Ag Estate Planning, Leasing Workshops Scheduled for Panhandle in November
September 12, 2022
These estate planning workshops will help producers effectively create estate and transition plans, while the leasing workshops will focus on equitable leasing strategies, cash rental rates and more.
Estimated Crop Water Use: Sept. 12
September 9, 2022
Estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the week of Sept. 12.
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Planting Begins in Nebraska
September 9, 2022
Crop conditions were holding steady as of Sept. 4, with winter wheat planting underway.
USDA to Invest up to $300 Million in New Organic Transition Initiative
September 9, 2022
The USDA initiative will provide technical assistance for organic producers, including farmer-to-farmer mentoring, conservation financial assistance and additional crop insurance assistance, and support for market development projects.
Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — Sept. 7, 2022
September 8, 2022
The Climate Prediction Center's monthly outlook predicts the status quo to continue in Nebraska — above-normal temperatures in the 80s and 90s and below-normal precipitation, with potential rainfall events Sept 14-15 and 21-23.
2022 Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day
September 8, 2022
This year's field day will feature a new statewide study evaluating cover crop variety selection and performance, on-site examinations of soil from a long-term tillage study and more.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Alfalfa Irrigation and Last Cutting, Winter Annual Brome Control
September 8, 2022
Tips on scheduling final irrigation and last cutting for alfalfa this fall, and controlling cheatgrass and wild oats in pastures.
The Impact of Cover Crop Species and Termination Time in Weed Suppression and Corn Yield
September 8, 2022
First-year results of a three-year study on weed suppression and yield results with regard to termination timing of cereal rye and hairy vetch cover crops.