Reclamation Provides Snowmelt Runoff Estimates at Yonts Conference
April 18, 2024
No water allocations are expected for the 2024 growing season, in part due to carryover from the 2023 season.
![Pesticide applicators can use FieldCheck™ to view maps and receive alerts on sites in Nebraska that are sensitive to drift or off-target chemical applications. The app is free and includes the option to designate custom notification areas for email alerts when new information is available in that area. To download, scan the Apple or Android code above. Tractor spraying pesticide with FieldCheck graphics](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/fieldwatch-graphic_2.jpg?itok=9iDjBq7l)
New Features Enhance FieldWatch Platform for 2024 Growing Season
April 18, 2024
A new SeedFieldCheck notification system is the latest enhancement of the FieldWatch platform, designed to help pesticide applicators and growers collaborate on the protection of crops and pollinators in Nebraska.
Great Plains Biochar Conference Set for Sept. 24-26
April 18, 2024
At this new conference, professionals working with biochar in research, education, agricultural application, production, industries, and trade will discuss how to bring biochar to its full potential as a multi-purpose material.
![Historical hemp production reports for Nebraska are available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/gf06h2430?locale=en" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Hemp plant](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/hemp_0.jpg?itok=_R6U92iu)
Nebraska Hemp Acreage in 2023
April 18, 2024
Industrial hemp acreage in Nebraska was down 7% in 2023.
![Historical potato stocks data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/47429915b" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Russet potatoes in a pile](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/potatoes-russet_0.png?itok=5T5jMa2e)
Nebraska Potato Stocks for April 2024
April 17, 2024
USDA NASS reports indicate 2.10 million cwt of potatoes in storage as of April 1.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Annual Forage Webinar Series, Improving Alfalfa Stands
April 17, 2024
Extension educators introduce a new webinar series for producers interested in adding an annual forage rotation to their operation, plus insights on grazing spring cereal grains and options for thin alfalfa stands.
Nitrogen Fertilizer Trends in Nebraska from 1955-2023
April 16, 2024
This Nebraska Extension article highlights the impact of factors such as plant genetics and improved production practices to fertilizer consumption in Nebraska over numerous decades.
USDA to Host Beginning Farming and Ranching Webinar Series for Service Members, Veterans
April 16, 2024
This webinar series will provide service members, veterans and military spouses with critical USDA Beginning Farming and Ranching Program information that will better position attendees to enter ag careers.