![The Nebraska Dry Bean Commission donated $6,500 to the Nebraska Farm Bureau “Ag in the Classroom.” Presenting the check was Chris Kelley, NDBC vice chair (second from left), and Dan Hinman, president of the Nebraska Dry Bean Growers Association (left), to Mark McHargue, president of the NEFB. (Photo by Chabella Guzman) Check presentation to Mark McHargue](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2023-09-01-dry-bean-tariffs.jpg?itok=rO8m8Uo0)
Dry Bean Growers Still Dealing with the Effects of 2018 Tariffs
September 1, 2023
Stakeholders in the dry bean industry discussed the state of production and markets during a recent tour at the UNL Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff.
McMechan Highlights UNL Research on Hail-damaged Crops
August 31, 2023
Dr. Justin McMechan, Nebraska Extension specialist, recently appeared on RFD-TV to discuss UNL research on hail impacts to crops and share recommendations for farmers who encounter hailstorm damage.
2023 Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day
August 31, 2023
The Sept. 19 event will feature research updates on Rogers Memorial Farm's 43-year tillage study, cover crop selection and performance, and more.
Weekly Weather Update and Outlook: Aug. 31, 2023
August 31, 2023
Nebraska is entering another stretch of hot weather, beginning September with well above average temperatures and low chances for rainfall.
Soil and Water Conservation Society Honors 2023 Award Winners
August 31, 2023
Four leaders in Nebraska resource conservation and the Nebraska Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) were honored by the International SWCS this year.
![Historical cash rent data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://quickstats.nass.usda.gov/Quick_Stats/" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Farm in aerial shot](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2023-09-01-nass-cash-rents.jpeg?itok=nC3u2ncB)
Nebraska County-level Cash Rent Estimates
August 31, 2023
County-level estimates for 2023 cash rents are now available through USDA NASS.
Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for September, October
August 31, 2023
Nebraskans can attend one of the four dates scheduled for free, in-person farm and ag law clinics in September and October, or call to arrange a virtual/phone appointment.
2023 Cash Lease Adjustments for Irrigation Equipment on Cropland
August 30, 2023
Cornhusker Economics experts analyze the impact of irrigation system costs on 2022-23 cropland rental arrangements in Nebraska.