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Crop Production

Illustrating Important Growth Stages for Winter Cereal Cover Crops

Knowledge about plant growth stages is important for management decisions and to predict how well a plant may cope with stress, such as low temperature.

Forage Production

Baled cornstalks — Cornstalk residue with downed ears baled and ready to use. (CropWatch file photo by Jenny Rees)

Valuing Cornstalk Bales

Baling corn residue might be a good option for additional roughage this year, but it's important to first calculate the value of cornstalk bales.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Understanding Hay Test Results, Winter Protein Supplements

This week, extension educators shed light on the importance of dry basis results on hay tests and using alfalfa as a protein supplement during the winter.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Grazing Corn Residue for Better Crop Yields

Nebraska Extension Educator Ben Beckman explains how grazing corn residue at proper stocking rates can lead to better crop yields, plus a review on testing cornstalk bales for nutritional value.

Farm Management

Suggestions for Planning for Rising Fertilizer Prices and Bull Markets

Extension educators review how Nebraska farmers can make the best purchase decisions for 2022 as fertilizer and input prices continue to rise.

A Perfect Storm in Fertilizer Markets

Ag industry professionals review the elements at the root of steep increases in phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers prices this year.

Principles for Attracting and Retaining Quality Ag Employees Webinar — a Panel Discussion

Bob Milligan, professor emeritus from Cornell University, will discuss several key principles that can help farm and ranch owners improve their employee management skills and retain quality employees.

IANR & Extension

Dec. 15 Extension Workshop to Cover Crop Inputs, Cost of Production

In this live workshop, extension educators will also discuss fertilizer recommendations based on soil tests, herbicide supply impacts and commodity prices.

Women in Agriculture's Love of the Land Conference to be Presented Virtually

Industry experts will discuss lease agreements, rental rates, crop and livestock insurance and more during this virtual program geared toward helping Nebraska farmers improve their business management skills.

Nebraska Extension to Host Beef-focused Private Pesticide Certification Workshop

In addition to presentations on the 2022 Nebraska Beef Report, this program will offer Nebraska producers the opportunity to obtain or renew private pesticide application licenses for 2022.

Climate

Winter Weather Outlook 2021-2022

Al Dutcher, Nebraska State climatologist, shares his analysis of the latest weather outlook, which indicates that winter weather of 2021-22 will be more active than last year.

CropWatch Podcast

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In this episode, Extension Educator Michael Sindelar reviews corn residue management and what nutrients are removed from a field when residue is baled and removed.

Crop Reports

Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Condition 52% Good, 12% Excellent

In the final weekly crop progress update for the 2021 growing season, USDA NASS reported winter wheat condition at 52% good, 12% excellent.

USDA NASS Northern Plains Farm Labor Report

In the Northern Plains Region, the number of hired workers employed by farm and ranch operators was up 15% during the month of October, compared to last year.