February 19, 2021

On-Farm Research

Effects and Economics of Grazing Cover Crops in a Three-Year Non-Irrigated Rotation

Nebraska Extension reveals findings from long-term crop and livestock system On-Farm Research study.

Cover Crops

Crop planted in green cover crop — Figure 1. Corn planted into green rye terminated at planting.

Planting Green Questionnaire – Simple Analysis

New survey and sharing results from the 2020 survey of Midwestern agriculturalists when planting soybean and corn into green cover crops.

Weather & Climate

Eastern Nebraska Producers Invited to Participate in Weather Ready Farms

The Weather Ready Farms Designation Program is currently searching for participants in Eastern Nebraska to engage in the expanded pilot.

Farm Management

Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for March

Free legal and financial clinics are being offered for farmers and ranchers across the state in March 2021, providing one-on-one meetings with an agricultural law attorney and an agricultural financial counselor.

Second Annual Panhandle Soil Health Workshop Set for March 5

The second annual Panhandle Soil Health Workshop will be held virtually for producers and ag industry professionals.

Water in irrigation tunnel — Water flows through Goshen Irrigation District Tunnel No. 2 on June 15, 2020. (Gary Stone Photo)

2021 Crop Insurance Coverage for Those Affected by the Irrigation Canal Tunnel Collapse

A summary of insurable production losses due to collapse of the Goshen/Gering-Ft Laramie irrigation canal in 2019.

Nebraska Land Link Now Accepting Applications

A new application period is now open for Nebraska Land Link — a program that aims to connect new and beginning farmers and ranchers with retiring landowners.

Harvesting crops in field — Michael Trimble, Unsplash

Grain Marketing Lingo: Common Phrases

Nebraska Extension educators break down the meaning of common phrases in commodity marketing for a simpler approach to selling your crops.

Crop Reports

#NField Observations for February 2021

This week, West Central Research & Extension Center educator Ben Beckman discusses the difference between fall dormancy and winter survival when selecting an alfalfa variety.

In Case You Missed It...

Growers Statewide to Share On-Farm Research via In Person and Online Events

The February meetings will feature discussion from growers who conducted on-farm research during the 2020 growing season.

Diseased chickpea plant — A close-up view of Ascochyta blight in chickpea, showing symptoms on pods and dead leaves.

New Chickpea Disease Study Will Begin in 2021

With chickpea demand on the rise, UNL researchers are digging into a fungal disease issue that has long-prevented the crop's commercial growth in Nebraska.