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Winter Break Notice

As the university enters winter break, CropWatch will take a short publishing pause. The Dec. 19 newsletter is our final issue of 2025, with website updates resuming the week of Jan. 5. The next full newsletter will publish Jan. 9.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a peaceful start to the New Year!

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Nitrogen for Corn 101

Balancing crop demand with input costs is never easy. This new article series breaks down the latest research and recommendations so you can apply N with confidence.

— Detecting N Stress
— 1.2 lb N Per Bushel — Where Did That Come From?
— EONR — Does it Exist?
— Determining N Credits
— Fall N Application — Still OK?
— Using Precision Agriculture and Sensor Technologies to Boost Profits

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Endangered Species Act: What Growers Need to Know

In a new three-part series, University of Nebraska researchers offer guidance to Nebraska applicators on meeting Endangered Species Act requirements in 2026.

— Part 1: Crop Protection Program Requirements
— Part 2: Runoff and Erosion Mitigation
— Part 3: Ecological Spray Drift Buffers — coming Dec. 17

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Resources for Producers

Wildfire Resources

Resources for farmers and ranchers on wildfire recovery for cropland and pasture/rangeland. 

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Drought Resources

Extension recommendations on planting, nutrient management and crop damage during drought, assistance programs for drought recovery, and more.

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Staying Connected During Tough Times

Programs available to Nebraska farmers, ranchers and their families when they need a helping hand.

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Crop Reports

Nebraska Extension and USDA NASS crop production reports.

 

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Market Journal

Timely stories for crop and livestock producers on markets, risk management, ag policies and more.
 

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Nebraska Extension Almanac

Extension's long-running interview series featuring info and advice on the farm, ranch and home.

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Herbicide Classification Chart

An easy-to-use guide for growers to reference when selecting herbicides based on their site of action.

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Grain Storage

Check out our selection of extension articles in the Grain Storage section for help with estimating bushels/tonnage in a bin, grain drying and more. 

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