Should Leases be Adjusted for Flood-Damaged Farm Ground?
March 28, 2019
This article provides guidance on adjusting rental rates for flood-damaged cropland with different lease characteristics, including having that important landlord-tenant discussion this spring before planting.
Disposing of Flood-Soaked Grains and Forages
March 28, 2019
Regulatory considerations and recommended actions for managing flood-soaked grains and forages no longer usable for food or feed.
Nebraska Extension Resources for Flood Victims
March 27, 2019
Nebraska Extension offers a number of resources for flood response and recovery, from how to safely reenter homes and work in contaminated areas to testing domestic wells for bacteria.
Rocky Mountain Snowmelt Runoff Above Average
March 27, 2019
The preliminary outlook is for a high level of snowmelt runoff for the North Platte River this spring.
Repairing Flood-Damaged Fields
March 25, 2019
Lessons learned from the 2011 Missouri River flood in Nebraska and Iowa offer valuable information for growers initiating recovery measures following the 2019 flood.
Management Recommendations for Irrigation Equipment Affected by Flooding
March 25, 2019
As waters drain and soils dry out, part of the recovery process will include checking irrigation systems for damage and performing maintenance/repair before those systems can be used. Here's what to check in your power unit, irrigation well, and center pivot.
Disposing of Flood Damaged Grain and Hay
March 22, 2019
Links to Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) resources on best practices for disposing of flood-damaged grain and hay, debris management, flood sediment cleanup, sandbag disposal, and more.
Grain Vacuum Services/Rentals/Suppliers
March 22, 2019
Key points for managing stored grain that may have been contaminated by flood waters and a list of businesses providing grain vacuuming services or equipment to safely remove clean, unaffected grain from the side or top of a bin.