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Roth IRAs for Children Earning a Wage on the Farm

April 27, 2022
Though savings accounts for farm youth are common, Roth IRAs are another great avenue for investing the money they earn through labor on the family farm.

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Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for May

April 27, 2022
There are five dates scheduled for free, in-person farm and ag law clinics in May. 

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Crop Progress: Nebraska Soybean Planting Underway

April 27, 2022
Soybean planting has begun in Nebraska, and corn planted was 10% as of April 24.

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Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — April 26, 2022

April 27, 2022
Though lack of surface moisture and cool soil temperatures have contributed to planting delays across Nebraska, two precipitation events are expected to hit the state in early May, followed by a warming trend.

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USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Nebraska Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought, Wildfire

April 26, 2022
USDA has technical and financial assistance available to help Nebraska farmers and livestock producers across the state recover from recent wildfires and ongoing drought.

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Tracking Your Cost of Production Amid Rising Input Prices

April 25, 2022
Nebraska Extension Educator Glennis McClure reviews the updated Nebraska crop budgets, which now reflect 2022 fuel prices increases and input cost adjustments.

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Pasture and Forage Minute: Calculation Animal Units, Stocking Rates and Spring Turn-out Timetable

April 25, 2022
Tips on calculating the correct animal units and stocking rates for your operation after changes in your herd occur, and the best time and location for spring turn-out.

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Fire Damage and Crop Residue Impacts

April 22, 2022
Extension Educator Jenny Rees shares insights on the nutrient value of crop residue and soil impacts following fires and dry conditions across the state of Nebraska.

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