Two recent grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will support Husker-led sustainability projects, including research into nutrient management for sugar beet production. (Photo by Chabella Guzman, Nebraska Extension)
UNL's research on sustainable nitrogen management for sugar beet production will directly involve 50 growers in Nebraska and Colorado, with a focus on optimizing sugar yield while promoting environmental sustainability.
All growers in the study applied their last irrigation event during the past week. Get a closer look at their total irrigation season data in this update for Week 6.
Forage Production
Early detection of fall armyworm caterpillars is crucial, as they can cause significant crop damage once they reach ¾-inch in size. (CropWatch file photo)
Recommendations on scouting and treatment thresholds for fall armyworm, control of late summer pasture weeds, and best practices for corn silage harvest and storage.
Nebraska Extension educators review the status of crops and water use in western Nebraska and the Panhandle, plus insights on winter wheat strategies as planting season approaches.
Understand the immediate and long-term impacts of hail on your crops and learn best practices for assessing damage and planning effective interventions.
Farm Management
About 97% of farms and ranches in the U.S. are family-owned, which creates a unique challenge in a business atmosphere. Maintaining boundaries between family time and operational meetings is a great first step in ensuring productive business discussions.
Gain insights and practical tips to enhance communication and productivity in your family-run operation in this webinar designed for farmers and ranchers.
Farmers and ranchers should work closely with estate planning professionals to structure their estates in a way that leverages stepped-up basis, ensuring that the transition to the next generation is as financially efficient as possible. (CAP photo)
The stepped-up basis provision is particularly advantageous in estate planning for farmers and ranchers due to the significant appreciation of agricultural assets over time. Learn more in this article from extension.
Though the farm finance and ag law clinics are offered monthly at sites across Nebraska, remote sessions are another option — call the number below to arrange a one-on-one meeting via phone or virtual platform.
Four clinics in September will provide confidential, one-on-one advice for farmers and ranchers on legal and financial issues, including estate planning and farm loans.
Cover crops are increasingly being adopted by producers in Nebraska for their long-term environmental benefits and potential for immediate economic use through grazing and forage. (CAP photo)
The long-term environmental benefits of cover crops often extend beyond the duration of current lease agreements, leading to considerations in lease negotiations, particularly regarding rental discounts for tenants who plant cover crops.
As verbal leases are still common amongst American farmers, it’s important for all parties to give careful attention to legal timelines when entering an agreement to avoid disputes. (CAP photo)
It's important to understand your rights when entering or terminating a verbal farm lease. This article provides best practices for termination to mitigate risks and foster smoother transitions.
Graham Christensen, Nebraska farmer and owner of GC-ReVOLT, chats about ag tech, transitioning to regenerative agricultural practices, and remaining profitable while shrinking the number of acres farmed.
AgNews
Historical small grains data for Nebraska is available at USDA.
The results of the small grains survey are used by numerous agencies within the agricultural industry to make a wide range of decisions that benefit producers.
Persistent wet weather in the early growing season set the scene for corn diseases to flourish. This article provides guidance on using foliar fungicides to mitigate loss, regarding application timing, disease history, crop stage and weather impacts.
Black dust from common bunt rises behind a combine during winter wheat harvest. (Photo by John Thomas)
Common bunt in winter wheat can be avoided by using certified seed, treating seeds with fungicide, and practicing crop rotation and field sanitation. These strategies are crucial to avoid infection and maintain healthy, productive wheat crops.
