Pasture and Forage Minute: Winter Insect Mortality and Livestock Water Needs
January 16, 2024
Extension educators review the effects of subzero temperatures on overwintering insects and whether snow can adequately be used as a water source for cattle.
Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for February 2024
January 22, 2024
February's clinics will be located in Fairbury, Norfolk, Stuart and Greeley.
Nebraska Corn Production Clinic Planned for Feb. 5 in Aurora
January 19, 2024
Topics of the free, day-long clinic in Aurora will include management of weeds, insect damage and plant disease, corn planter setup, nitrogen sources and stabilizers, fertilizer applications, and more.
Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Jan. 18, 2024
January 19, 2024
Sunshine and higher temperatures are expected for next week; however, more precipitation is also on the way to Nebraska.
![For statistics on the value and impact of industrial hemp production in Nebraska and the U.S., see the <a href="https://downloads.usda.library.cornell.edu/usda-esmis/files/gf06h2430/76538f824/w9506f61g/hempan23.pdf" target="_blank">National Hemp Report</a>. Industrial hemp plant](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/hemp.jpg?itok=IZWi_D7L)
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service to Conduct Hemp Survey
January 18, 2024
The survey will gather information from Nebraska producers on planted and harvested acreage, yield, production and value of hemp.
![Historical winter wheat seeding reports for Nebraska are available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/z890rt24s" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Tractor planting wheat in field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/tractor-planting-closeup.png?itok=JUz-vDvn)
Nebraska Winter Wheat Seedings for 2024
January 18, 2024
Winter wheat seeded area in Nebraska is down from 2023, according to the latest USDA NASS estimates.
![Historical grain stocks data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/xg94hp534” target="_blank">USDA</a>. Oat field at sunset](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/oat-field-sunset.png?itok=ofTRLjyY)
Nebraska Dec. 1, 2023 Grain And Hay Stocks
January 18, 2024
All Nebraska grain and hay stocks were up as of Dec. 1, 2023, with oats leading at an increase of 118% over 2022.
![Historical crop production reports for Nebraska are available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/tm70mv177" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Proso millet and peas side by side](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/2024-01-19-crop-production-nass.jpg?itok=DncXsDkM)
Nebraska 2023 Annual Crop Production Summary
January 18, 2024
Proso millet took the lead for 2023 crop production in Nebraska, increasing 203% over the prior year. Dry edible pea and sorghum estimates also reflect a significant boost in the state's production, increasing 178% and 139%, respectively.