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Family poses with horses — While building your family's emergency plan, keep in mind that it needs to be simple enough for your children to understand key safety steps and evacuation routes during harvest season and emergencies on the farm.

Emergency Planning is Essential for the Home, Farm or Ranch

October 10, 2024

Fall harvest is one of the most dangerous seasons of the year for producers. It's never too late to make a plan with your family in the event of wildfire, entrapment, injury or other farm accident.

UNL-TAPS Irrigation Ranges Across State and Competitions in 2024

October 10, 2024

With Nebraska's varying weather conditions during the 2024 growing season, rainfall totals and irrigation decisions will play a key role in determining winners for the TAPS corn, sorghum and soybean competitions.

Soybean tentiform leafminer under examination light — **Figure 1.** An adult soybean tentiform leafminer. While STL has infested fields in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota since 2021, the soybean pest has now been discovered in Nebraska.

Soybean Tentiform Leafminer Found in Nebraska

October 10, 2024

A new soybean pest has moved into Nebraska — the soybean tentiform leafminer was positively identified in a Madison County field last month. At present, there are no known management methods for this insect.

Cattle grazing corn residue — This year, earlier residue grazing of corn and sorghum residue soon after grain harvest may provide good nutrition for mid- to late-gestation cattle.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Grazing Drought-stressed Crop Residue and Fall Forages

October 9, 2024

Best practices for producers looking to graze crop residue due to drought-related shortages, and managing risk factors with fall forages.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Tips on Lease Agreements, Controlling Cheatgrass and Interseeding Legumes

October 2, 2024

Extension insights on terminating lease agreements, the best herbicides for controlling cheatgrass, and overgrazing pastures in preparation for interseeding legumes to improve nutrition.

Green wheat field — Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Drought Delays Winter Wheat Emergence

October 9, 2024

Winter wheat emergence has been notably delayed due to dry conditions in Nebraska, currently 20% behind last year at this time.

Tractor pulling grain carts down road — The bustling harvest season means more machinery sharing space on the roadways. All drivers should remember to use and pay attention for signals, be patient, and give one another ample space to prevent accidents.

Harvest Season Safety: A Reminder for Everyone

October 2, 2024

With Harvest '24 underway, safety on the roads is a top priority — farmers should ensure equipment is well-maintained, visible, and used with caution, while drivers need to stay patient and give farm machinery ample space.

Burned combine in field — Remember that fires can still occur despite taking every available precaution, so keep a fire extinguisher in the combine cab and don't forget your cell phone at home.

Fire Safety During Harvest Season: Essential Tips for Farmers

October 2, 2024

With drought conditions increasing in Nebraska, farmers are encouraged to review these fire prevention measures and remain alert to ensure a safe harvest season.