Blog: Ag Climate Nebraska
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Nebraska's Most Challenging 60 Days March 29, 2019
Here's how a succession of weather events over 60 days, from mid-January to mid-March, led to a historic blizzard and flood in Nebraska.
Soil Temperature Resources March 8, 2019
An array of web sites and a mobile app provide daily updates of soil temperature data and frost depth to aid in your management decisions. Check out these resources and be sure to bookmark your favorites for future use.
Cover Crop Grazing: Impacts on Soils and Crop Yields January 22, 2019
Results from a three-year study in rainfed and irrigated no-till cropping systems in Nebraska suggest that moderate cattle grazing of cover crops may not negatively impact soil properties and crop production.
Extension Successful Farmer Series Starts January 4 December 12, 2018
Friday mornings from Jan. 4 to Feb. 8 Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County will host a meeting series on timely topics for eastern Nebraska farmers. Can't get into town that day? The sessions will also be live streamed.
Fremont Corn Expo Jan. 3 December 10, 2018
Eastern Nebraska corn growers can sharpen their marketing, production, and pest management strategies at the 2019 Fremont Corn Expo January 3 in Fremont.
Average First Freeze Dates for Nebraska September 21, 2018
Statistics indicate that first freeze (28°F) trends for southeast Nebraska are changing, moving slightly later into the fall while those for northwest Nebraska, at the other end of the scale, are not changing. See average first freeze date ranges here.
A Recap of Weather and Its Effects on the 2018 Crop Season September 20, 2018
Weather data and trends from April through August are reported here and help explain what you're seeing from the cab this fall.
Why Do Precipitation Maps for the Same Date and Area Differ? June 28, 2018
Why do precipitation maps for the same storms sometimes appear to report different rainfall amounts? How can you determine which one to use when?