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This Week on N Field: Severe Weather

April 5, 2024
Are you prepared for severe weather in 2024? In this episode, extension reviews some of the most important aspects of preparing for weather-related emergencies on the farm.

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Soybeans are harvested on a farm near Friend. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication)

Weather Ready Farms Program Rolling Out to Nebraska

May 10, 2022
Weather Ready Farms aims to help producers improve their operation’s resiliency against extreme weather events and disasters.

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Follow the Weather Ready Farms Program on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook

May 12, 2021
The Weather Ready Farms designation program is expanding its social media presence to reach more farms and ranchers in Nebraska, including new content on farm resiliency topics and features on Extension professionals.

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Eastern Nebraska Producers Invited to Participate in Weather Ready Farms

February 17, 2021
The Weather Ready Farms Designation Program is currently searching for participants in Eastern Nebraska to engage in the expanded pilot.

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Weather Ready Farms Pilot Program

April 3, 2020
The Nebraska Extension Weather Ready Farms (WRF) program team created a self-assessment checklist to provide producers with cropping system-related recommendations for practices that reduce the risk of losses on farms from weather events.

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Figure 1. Damaged railroad bridge over the Platte River near Plattsmouth. (Photo by Tyler Williams)

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.

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Developing Drought Ready Farms

March 22, 2018
Sometimes drought can seem to develop quickly and without warning. Having a drought plan that incorporates prediction and drought-monitoring tools can help keep growers from being caught off-guard.

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