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Survey: How Did We Do in 2022?

December 1, 2022
What did you like about CropWatch content in 2022? How can we better help you with farm management decisions in 2023? Take our survey and let us know!

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Nebraska Mesonet staff commemorated a new weather station's first day of observations in July 2021 with this photo. Located in Big Springs, the weather station is funded by UNL's West Central Research and Extension Center. (Photo by Nebraska Mesonet)

Financial Drought Prompts Closures, Uncertainty for Mesonet’s Future

December 1, 2022
It's been providing vital climatological data since 1981, but now the Nebraska Mesonet is slowly disappearing from the map. It needs a champion.

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Pasture and Forage Minute: Saving Hay, Ag Land Leasing Workshops

November 30, 2022
Tips on reducing hay loss from the elements and during feeding, and information on December's ag land leasing workshops for producers seeking more in-depth farm and ranch leasing guidance.

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Shelby Chesnut/realagstock (Photo courtesy Center for Agricultural Profitability)

2023 Nebraska Crop Production Budgets — Higher Costs and Risks

November 30, 2022
Glennis McClure, Nebraska Extension educator and farm and ranch management analyst, reviews her projections for cost of crop production increases in 2023.

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TAPS Banquet to Celebrate 2022 Competitions

November 30, 2022
After a social hour and dinner, TAPS organizers will discuss the findings from this year’s competitions, present data derived from teams’ decisions, and end the evening with honors to the award recipients for each contest.

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Soybean Day expo
The 2022 Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo kicks off at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 with the opening of the expo, followed by speaker sessions beginning at 9:10 a.m.

Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo Offers 2023 Growing Season Information

November 30, 2022
Presentations at the 2022 expo will highlight soybean market predictions for 2023, management of soybean stem borer and how to plan a successful transition for your farm or ranch operation.

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Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for December

November 30, 2022
There are three dates scheduled for free, in-person farm and ag law clinics in December. 

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Choosing the right protein may help bring the cost of feed down and more accurately meet the needs of your cattle.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Cornstalk Quality after Precipitation, Alfalfa for Protein

November 22, 2022
This week, Jerry Volesky reviews cornstalk feed quality after rain and snow, and Brad Schick discusses the pros and cons of alfalfa as a supplemental protein.

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