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
Cornstalk residue with downed ears baled and ready to use. (CropWatch file photo by Jenny Rees)
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.
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.
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.
In this live workshop, extension educators will also discuss fertilizer recommendations based on soil tests, herbicide supply impacts and commodity prices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The new Wheat Variety App brings interactivity to UNL's annual variety testing results, enabling viewers to filter the data and build a custom, printable report — all in one easy-to-use online tool.
Nebraska Extension Crop Protection and Cropping Systems Specialist will present the information on soybean gall midge at this year's Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo.
At this year's expo, extension educators are set to present the latest research on soybean diseases and pests, and industry professionals will highlight insights on production costs and grain markets going into 2022.
