TAPS Program Celebrates Winners of Sixth Annual Competition
January 19, 2023
The 2022 TAPS sorghum contest was a landslide for Indianola, Nebraska producer Tracy Zink, who claimed all three honors for top yield, efficiency and profitability.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Hay Protein and Energy Values, Reducing Hay Losses
January 19, 2023
Breaking down the importance of protein and energy values in hay tests, and tips on reducing fed hay losses.
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service to Conduct Hemp Survey
January 19, 2023
The 2022 hemp production survey will collect information on the total planted and harvested area, yield, production, and value of hemp in the United States in 2022.
Impact of Irrigation Technologies on Water Use: Clarifying Water Withdrawals and Consumptive Use
January 18, 2023
A new Nebraska Extension NebGuide clarifies the concept of consumptive use of water with regard to irrigated crop production and provides guidelines for determining the efficiency of new irrigation technology.
Proposals for 2023 Specialty Crop Projects Due Jan. 31
January 13, 2023
Producers, organizations, educational groups and other specialty crops stakeholders are encouraged to apply with proposals for innovative research, development and marketing projects.
Nebraska Dec. 1, 2022 Grain and Hay Stocks
January 13, 2023
As of Dec. 1, 2022, all Nebraska grain stocks were down compared to 2021, with sorghum in the largest shortfall of 52%.
Nebraska 2022 Annual Crop Production Summary
January 13, 2023
Nebraska's 2022 crop production report estimates grain sorghum has the highest deficit, with total bushels down 65% from last year. Grain corn down is 22%, and soybeans are down 21%.
Nebraska 2023 Winter Wheat Seedings
January 13, 2023
Winter wheat seeded area in Nebraska for 2023 is up about 13% from last year.