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Published: August 7, 2019

Taking a Closer Look at the Most Efficient Farms

Tina Barrett - Executive Director of Nebraska Farm Business Inc.

CropWatch Graphic

Published: August 7, 2019

Raising Awareness of Farm Stress

Jean Ann Fischer - Extension Educator

Site of the tunnel collapse in the Goshen-Gering-Ft-Laramie Canal

Published: August 7, 2019

August 12 Canal Repair Update Meeting

CropWatch Graphic

Published: August 7, 2019

Calculating the Odds of a Hard Freeze

Al Dutcher - Former Associate Nebraska State Climatologist

CropWatch Graphic

Published: August 2, 2019

Forecasted Corn Yields as of July 31, 2019

Forecast yield deviations from normal for rainfed corn across the Corn Belt

Published: August 2, 2019

2019 Corn Yield Forecasts as of July 31

drought-stressed corn

Published: August 2, 2019

Is Silage an Option for Corn Impacted by the Canal Breach?

Karla Wilke - Cow/Calf Stocker Management Specialist

Bill Todd updates Market Journal views on the irrigation canal collapse in western Nebraska.

Published: August 2, 2019

Market Journal: Water Woes in Western Nebraska

Tweet from Justin McMechan on scouting for soybean gall midge

Published: August 1, 2019

Extension Crop and Pest Reports (July 29 - Aug. 2)

Extension Educators & Specialists

Chart indicating market volatility

Published: August 1, 2019

Price Volatility Brings Marketing Opportunities, With Risks

Cory Walters - Extension Grain Economist, Jessica Groskopf - Extension Educator for Agricultural Economics

Aug. 1 Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry areas in east central Nebraska

Published: August 1, 2019

Abnormally Dry Conditions in East-Central Nebraska

CropWatch Graphic

Published: August 1, 2019

Which One do I Want? Rye or Ryegrass?

Bruce Anderson - Emeritus Extension Forage Specialist

CropWatch Graphic

Published: August 1, 2019

Oats - An Excellent Fall Forage in 6-8 Weeks

Bruce Anderson - Emeritus Extension Forage Specialist

CropWatch Graphic

Published: August 1, 2019

USDA Crop Progress Report, July 28

Seven teams of youth, shown here, participated in the 6th Annual Crop Scouting Competition. The top two teams, Colfax County 4-H and Kornhusker Kids 4-H Club Team #1, will represent Nebraska at the Regional program in Iowa on August. 26. (Photos by Brandy VanDeWalle

Published: July 31, 2019

Youth Crop Scouting Event Tests Valuable Skills

Brandy VanDeWalle - Extension Educator

By measuring the water use of plants on an hourly or even minute-by-minute basis, Nebraska's James Schnable and colleagues hope to better understand and eventually improve how crops respond to drought. (Craig Chandler/University Communication)

Published: July 31, 2019

New Stalk Sensor Could Lead to Improved Drought-Resistant Corn

Scott Schrage - University Communication

Grazing an additional 10% of available acres of corn residue could increase income for crop producers by more than $6 million. (Photo courtesy of USDA)

Published: July 31, 2019

The Value of Grazed Corn Residue for Crop and Cattle Producers

Jay Parsons - Farm and Ranch Management Specialist, Daren Redfearn - Extension Forage Crop Residue Specialist, Mary Drewnoski - Beef Systems Specialist

alfalfa

Published: July 31, 2019

Adding Alfalfa to Corn-Soybean Rotation can Increase Profit, Reduce Nitrate Leaching

Charles Wortmann - Emeritus Extension Soil and Nutrient Management Specialist, Jeremy Milander - Former Water and Crops Extension Educator, Jim Jansen - Agricultural Economist, Bruce Anderson - Emeritus Extension Forage Specialist, Roger Wilson - Former Extension Farm Management Specialist and Budget Analyst

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Published: July 30, 2019

Cash-Rent Workshops to Cover Current Rates, Leases, Budgets

Painted Lady caterpillar

Published: July 29, 2019

It Pays To Scout: A Tale of Three Soybean Fields

Thomas Hunt - Extension Entomologist, Robert Wright - Extension Entomologist