March 5, 2021

Pest Management

Overwintering sawfly larva — The recent temperature extremes will not provide adequate control of pests such as this overwintering sawfly larva.

How Have the Cold February Temperatures Affected Insect Overwintering in Nebraska?

Extension specialists detail what effect February's bitter temperatures and snow cover may have on overwintering insects in Nebraska.

TAPS

Technology and Tactics Frame Upcoming TAPS Collaboration

The TAPS 2021 Collaboration Event will celebrate winners of the 2020 competition and prepare contestants for the 2021 TAPS season.

Farm Management

2021: Agricultural Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage for Corn Base Acres?

With the Farm Programs deadline quickly approaching, Extension experts offer advice on choosing between Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC).

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Nebraska Farmers, Livestock Producers Impacted by Recent Winter Storms

USDA is providing technical and financial assistance that can help Nebraska farmers and livestock producers recover from damages brought on by winter storms Uri and Viola.

CropWatch Podcast

Crop Reports

#NField Observations for March 2021

This week, Extension Plant Pathologist Tamra Jackson-Ziems shares information on a new soybean foliar fungicide survey and its importance for Nebraska farmers.

USDA Crop Progress Report for Feb. 21

For the week ending Feb. 21, topsoil moisture supplies rated 14% very short, 32% short, 51% adequate and 3% surplus, and winter wheat condition rated 9% very poor, 13% poor, 44% fair, 33% good and 1% excellent, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Nebraska 2020 Annual Crop Production Summary

Corn for grain production in Nebraska based on year-end surveys is estimated at a record high 1.79 billion bushels for 2020. See how all major Nebraska crops fared for the year.

IANR & Extension

Grower Survey to Assess Herbicide Drift Damage in the North Central U.S.

Midwestern growers are encouraged to weigh in on herbicide drift concerns in a new specialty crops survey.

Extension Offering Free Online Quickbooks, Quicken Training for Ag Producers

Two online courses from Nebraska Extension aim to equip farmers and ranchers with the skills and tools needed to improve financial record-keeping for their operations.