Nebraska Extension Launches Online Platform for Exchange of Carbon Sources Needed by Livestock Producers
May 14, 2020
Nebraska Extension is calling on farmers, municipalities, lawn care companies and others to donate or sell wood chips, hay, lawn waste and other carbon sources to livestock producers hit hard by COVID-19.
Disaster, Financial Shocks & Stress - You Aren’t Alone
March 11, 2020
Everyone confronts times of stress. Know that whatever challenges you have faced, you are not alone!
How Communities Heal and Recover After Disaster Strikes
March 11, 2020
Last spring Nebraska residents experienced a historic weather event that continues to affect many communities. The historic bomb cyclone that occurred in March 2019 changed the land and communities in many ways. As we approach the anniversary of this historic event, it’s important to understand the recovery process and how communities heal.
Tips for Managing Feeling and Emotions on the Anniversary of a Traumatic Event
March 10, 2020
Last year Nebraska experienced several disasters that changed individual, family and community life. As the calendar approaches the anniversary date, those impacted may experience strong emotions and feelings such as worry, anger, frustration, loss and sadness.
Raising Awareness of Farm Stress
August 7, 2019
This year has been fraught with challenges for farmers and agribusiness throughout the state, leading to increased stress. This article lists a number of tools and free resources available across the state to help individuals cope with stress.
Crop Impacts and Options After Mid-season Flooding
July 2, 2024
After heavy summer rains have led to flooding in Nebraska, many farmers are facing concerns about how long crops can survive in standing water and implications for the remainder of the growing season.
Strategies with Delayed Soybean Planting
May 24, 2024
Adjusting soybean planting practices (row spacing, seeding rate and the use of custom planting) and relative maturity of the variety can help maximize yield potential when planting after mid-June.
Corn Hybrid Maturities and Late Planting
May 24, 2024
Still planting corn and wanting to change to a different hybrid maturity? Here are some things to consider and a tool that can help you assess which hybrid options are likely to mature before an average fall freeze date for your location.