Crop Progress: Corn, Soybean Growth Continues at Average Pace, Dry Beans Fall Behind
August 18, 2022
As of Aug. 14, corn and soybeans were maturing near the five-year average pace, while dry edible beans fell 27% behind last year's growth.
2022 Southeast Nebraska Alfalfa and Wheat Expo on Sept. 1
August 18, 2022
The second annual expo will feature extension insights on a wide array of alfalfa and winter wheat concerns — variety recommendations, underseeding red clover, cost-share programs, and research on pest, disease and irrigation management.
2022 Corn Yield Forecasts as of Aug. 16
August 18, 2022
Compared to previous forecasts, there is a higher probability of below-average yields for both irrigated and rainfed corn, especially in the western fringe in the region. Overall, the regional average yield is expected to be below the historical averages.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Storage Considerations for Corn Silage and Hay
August 17, 2022
Nebraska Extension educators share recommendations on harvesting and storing drought-stressed corn for silage, and the most efficient ways to minimize hay bale weather loss.
Estimated Crop Water Use: Aug. 15
August 12, 2022
Estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the week of Aug. 8.
Terminating a Verbal Farmland Lease
August 11, 2022
Extension educators share recommendations on terminating verbal land and pasture leases when disputes arise.
Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — Aug. 9, 2022
August 11, 2022
Heat is expected to dominate in the central Plains over the next two weeks, and with few precipitation opportunities, further warm-season crop deterioration is anticipated.
Trade School Workshop in Omaha Aug. 26
August 11, 2022
Topics of the workshop will include an overview of how trade policy was established, the impact of agricultural imports, how trade policy and market development work together to drive grain sales, and more.