Latest Issue

Corn Production

Map indicating end-of-season deviations from average corn yields for select sites in the Corn Belt

Oct. 16 Corn Yield Forecast - End of Season Report

The end-of-season corn yield report finds that high temperatures during vegetative stages had little impact on forecasted yield potential. This is the final article in the series looking at simulated crop stages and yield forecasts for 41 locations across the US Corn Belt.

Harvest

To avoid compacting more of the field, the grain cart should run down the same row middles as the combine. An auger extension may be needed on the combine to get the wheel tracks to line up. The wheel spacing on the combine, tractor, and grain cart should be adjusted to all run between the rows.

Avoiding Compaction at Harvest

If you're worried about compacting still-wet soils this fall, these recommendations can help you avoid or reduce potential compaction and its effects on next year's yields.

Chart showing date of first snow of the season 1948-2018

Nebraska Weather: Variability is the Norm

With much of the state's corn and soybeans still not harvested, it seemed too early for snow, but really how unusual is an Oct. 14 snow? UNL Climatologist Ken Dewey takes a closer look at the variability of Nebraska's weather.

Alfalfa & Forage Production

How Freezing Temperatures Affect Forages

When plants freeze, changes occur in their metabolism and composition that can poison grazing livestock if not properly managed. Delayed grazing is often the best solution, but how long should grazing be delayed?

Nebraska Extension Programs

Market Journal: Grain Storage, Markets, and Farm Bill Update

On this week's Market Journal view segments on the current farm bill discussions, recommendations for storing grain, an analysis of the grain markets, and an update on work at the Nebraska Water Center.

Farm-Ranch Succession and Transition Workshops Nov. 5-7

Negotiating with family and understanding the difference between fair and equal will be among the topics addressed at Farm and Ranch Estate Planning workshops in western Nebraska Nov. 5-7.

Landlord-Tenant Workshops on Managing Land for the 21st Century

Learn about current trends in cash rental rates, lease provisions, and crop and grazing land considerations at a series of workshops on "Managing Agricultural Land for the 21st Century." The Nebraska Extension landlord-tenant events will be held at nine sites in November and December.

2018-2019 Farmers & Ranchers College

Perennial favorite David Kohl, agricultural economics professor emeritus at Virginia Tech University, will present the first of four programs in the Farmers and Rancher College series. Kohl will speak Nov. 27 at the Bruning Opera House.

AgNews

Nate Thompson prepares to launch a drone used in an NCR SARE-funded on-farm research project to assess using drone sensors for in-season nitrogen management. (Photo by Gary Lesoing)

NCR SARE Producer & Educator Fall Grant Deadlines

Application deadlines are approaching for NCR SARE competitive grant programs for producers, ag professionals, and ag educators.

Prescribed Burning Workshop

Register now for the 2018 Nebraska Prescribed Fire Conference to learn the dos and don'ts of successful prescribed burns.

Crop Reports

25% of Nebraska Corn, 38% of Soybeans Harvested

Nebraska's harvest slowed last week with just 1.3 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service Oct. 15 report. In both corn and soybean, 80% of the crop was rated good to excellent.