Video: Hail Damage Assessment
Be confident in accurately assessing hail damage to crops and the potential for regrowth and recovery or the need to replant with research-based information from Nebraska Extension.
Video: Hail Events and Damage
Seventy percent of Nebraska hail events occur from May to July, with 30% of those occurring in June. When hail strikes, what do you need to do to make informed decisions to manage your crop for the rest of the season? Find out in this video, the first in a series from Nebraska Extension Hail Know. It offers an overview of damage assessment, insurance coverage, crop recovery, replanting considerations, and cover crops.
Establishing Cover Crops for Grazing in Hail-damaged Crop Fields
The main economic factor resulting from wind and hail damage to corn and soybean fields is yield loss through elimination or reduction of grain production. In addition, much of the residue that would usually be available for erosion protection or winter forage is also lost.
Managing Post-Hail Threats from Disease and Insects
Hail damage to plants can increase the likelihood of inoculation of some plant pathogens and infestation of some insect pests. These organisms can increase yield losses and, in some cases, make grain unmarketable.
How To’s of Crop Damage Assessment
Identify the plant growth stage. If it’s difficult to determine, use planting date and growing degree days as a guide.
Late Season Must-Do's
Use this time to evaluate production practices used and plan for next year’s crop.
Early Season Must-Do's
A number of factors should be considered when evaluating early season crop damage.
In-Season Must-Do's
Evaluating and recording crop progress each week will be helpful in determining the extent of crop damage.