USDA Report: March 2009 Prospective Plantings
April 3, 2009
As of March 1, Nebraska producers expect to increase acreage planted to soybeans, hay, oats, sunflower, and sugarbeets, decrease acreage devoted to sorghum, dry edible beans, and wheat (sown last fall).
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Corn remains unchanged from a year ago with growers expecting to plant 8.8 million acres for all purposes in 2009.
Market Journal: Taking the Proactive Route to Communicate with Consumers
April 3, 2009
Plant soybeans and increase yields University of Nebraska research shows the optimum average planting date for soybeans is May 1. University of Nebraska-Lincoln soybean researcher, Jim Specht and Paul Jasa, UNL agricultural engineer, say that producers might consider having two planters going in the fields, one for corn and one for soybeans.
UNL Weatherfest this Saturday
April 3, 2009
If listening to the weather and watching for storms has become one of your favorite pastimes, don't miss this Saturday's Weatherfest, hosted by UNL's School of Natural Resources.
Spring Precipitation Could Have Varying Effects with Some Extremes
April 3, 2009 Once again, Nebraska faces a dual problem. Parts of western Nebraska could face drought problems with below-normal precipitation this spring, while parts of eastern Nebraska face flood problems due to above-normal precipitation, a UNL state climatologist said.
Fellowship Applications Available for LEAD Group XXIX; Deadline June 15
April 3, 2009
Fellowship applications for Nebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) Group XXIX are now available for men and women involved in production agriculture or agribusiness.
Tips for Maximizing Nitrogen Efficiency
March 27, 2009
The roller coaster ride of fertilizer prices which began last summer has started to slow down, with prices for nitrogen and phosphorus near what they were a year ago, but perhaps 50% less than what they were mid to late summer of last year. While prices may be better for now, using fertilizer efficiently will help you reduce your input costs.