Farming family in field
Participants of this Returning to the Farm workshop will benefit from two additional virtual training sessions, scheduled for Jan. 11 and Feb. 8. See details below.

Returning to the Farm Workshop Dec. 8-9 in Grand Island

December 1, 2023
The two-day workshop will assist families and agricultural operations with developing financial plans and successful working arrangements to meet their unique needs.

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Temperature outlook map

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Nov. 30, 2023

December 1, 2023
Next week will begin with a low chance of showers, followed by mild weather with temperatures in the 50s.

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Farmer controlling drone over field

Evaluation of Digital Ag Tools on Soybean Stand Count

November 30, 2023
Determining early-season soybean stand count is critical for informed decisions on potential replanting. This study explores the application and accuracy rate of drone technology for stand count assessments.

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Dirt road between corn and wheat fields
Historical crop production reports for Nebraska are available at USDA.

USDA NASS to Collect 2023 Crop Production and Stocks Data

November 30, 2023
Results of the survey will be published Jan. 12, 2024 in the Crop Production Annual Summary and the quarterly Grain Stocks report on USDA NASS's site.

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Tractor planting field
Historical farm labor data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Northern Plains Farm Labor for 2023

November 30, 2023
The number of workers hired directly by farm operators on farms and ranches in the Northern Plains is down slightly from 2022, and wages are up across the board.

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Ladybug on wheat stem

Wheat Shows Good Promise Going Into Winter

November 30, 2023
A mild fall and favorable planting conditions set the scene for good winter wheat emergence in the Panhandle, but weather prospects from the latest winter forecast could complicate the crop's long-term outlook.

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Center pivot running over field
Research demonstrates that investing in nozzle replacement will not only mitigate potential losses but also provide an opportunity for substantial profit.

The Importance of Maintaining High Uniformity of Water Application of Center Pivot

November 30, 2023
For optimal crop production, it's crucial that a center pivot distributes water uniformly across the field. In this UNL project, researchers studied the impacts of center pivot maintenance in a low-yielding Nebraska field.

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Researcher kneels in field to gather sample

2024 Soils School to Feature Fundamentals of Soils and Nutrient Management

November 29, 2023
During the two-day school in February, leading experts from the University of Nebraska will present research-based recommendations of primary crop nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

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