Aaron Berger

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Seminoe dam
Figure 1. Seminoe dam and reservoir were built in the 1930s, specifically to provide hydropower generation.

The North Platte River — Multi-use Water, Part 3

July 19, 2022
In this installment of the series, Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone reviews the history of the Kendrick Project, which resulted in the Seminoe and Alcova dams.

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stocks of green wheat

USDA to Survey County Small Grains Acreage

July 20, 2023
Nebraskans will be asked to share production information on wheat, barley and oat crops to help determine rates for USDA's farm programs that provide loans and disaster payments.

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Corn plant

Crop Progress: Conditions Unchanged as Corn, Soybeans Maturing at Average Pace

July 19, 2022
Though oat harvest is running behind, all Nebraska crop conditions continue to remain steady, with corn and soybeans entering reproductive growth stages.

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Estimated Crop Water Use: July 18

July 19, 2022
Estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the week of July 18.

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Preston Keres/USDA

The Lost Art of the Check Register

July 18, 2022
Nebraska Extension Educator Jessica Groskopf shares her recommendations on how to monitor your operational finances using this tried-and-true method.

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June Ranks in Top 10 Driest on Record for Nebraska

July 15, 2022
Despite numerous severe weather events, June 2022 was Nebraska's seventh driest on record, with 76% of the state in drought.

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July 5 drought map

Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — July 12, 2022

July 15, 2022
Precipitation totals expected throughout the next 10 days are low and likely won't offset current high water use demand by warm-season crops.

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Aerial farmland
Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication

Record Ag Land Values in Nebraska Attributed to High Commodity Prices, Low Interest Rates

July 14, 2022
The average value of agricultural land in Nebraska for the year ending Feb. 1, 2022 increased 16% over the prior year, the largest increase in market value since 2014.

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