Pasture and Forage Minute: Kernel Processing for Silage, Hay Harvest and Storage Considerations
August 9, 2023
Nebraska Extension Educator Ben Beckman reviews methods of kernel processing for quality corn silage, reducing hay loss during storage and adjusting for adverse weather during hay harvest.
Irrigation Scheduling Application to Conserve Water Resources
August 9, 2023
UNL researchers are collaborating on the development of a new irrigation scheduling application to optimize the utilization of water resources and predict the accurate amount and time of irrigation water required for crops.
![<p>The crop water use report is updated weekly. Visit <a href="https://phrec-irrigation.com/#/" target="_blank">PHREC AgLab</a> for more information.</p> Water droplets](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/water-droplets_10.jpeg?itok=7z35wpGs)
The crop water use report is updated weekly. Visit PHREC AgLab for more information.
Estimated Crop Water Use for Aug. 7-13
August 7, 2023
Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone shares his expectations for crop water use and reservoir levels throughout August.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Wheat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/wheat_3.jpeg?itok=2rbd2c1L)
Crop Progress: Nebraska Wheat Harvest at 87% Complete
August 7, 2023
As of Aug. 6, winter wheat harvest in Nebraska was nearly back to average pace, and 3% of corn had entered the dent stage.
2022 Nebraska Farm Production Expenditures Up 16%
August 4, 2023
Livestock expenses were the largest expense category, which increased 3% from 2021, but feed expenses represented the most dramatic difference, increasing 52% from the prior year.
This Week on N Field: Scouting Western Bean Cutworm
August 4, 2023
Learn how to identify western bean cutworm eggs and larvae, and how to determine timing for insecticide applications in the latest N Field Observations.
Nebraska Approves Pass-through Entity Tax Bill
August 4, 2023
Whether or not the pass-through entity tax bill could benefit you will depend on your profitability level, current structure, operation size, and other factors. Read the Center for Ag Profitability's recent analysis to make an informed decision about this new tax option.
West Central to Host 19th Annual Water and Crops Field Day
August 4, 2023
This free field day will feature producer and industry panels on covers crops and USDA's Climate Smart Initiatives, as well as field tours and demos on irrigation sensing tools, cover crops, western bean cutworm and drones in pesticide application.