Pasture and Forage Minute: Grazing Corn Residue for Better Crop Yields
November 23, 2021
Nebraska Extension Educator Ben Beckman explains how grazing corn residue at proper stocking rates can lead to better crop yields, plus a review on testing cornstalk bales for nutritional value.
Agricultural Budget Calculator Training Sessions
November 18, 2021
Now throughout February 2022, the Center for Agricultural Profitability is hosting free virtual training sessions to introduce new users to the Ag Budget Calculator program's features and how to use them.
Land Management, Farm Resiliency Workshops Planned Statewide
November 18, 2021
The workshops will cover cash rental rates, land values, leasing strategies, landlord-tenant communication, farm succession planning and an overview of farm programs for landowners.
Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo Offers 2022 Growing Season Information
November 18, 2021
At this year's expo, extension educators are set to present the latest research on soybean diseases and pests, and industry professionals will highlight insights on production costs and grain markets going into 2022.
FarmBits Podcast: NUtrack Animal Behavior Monitoring
November 18, 2021
Ty Schmidt, UNL associate professor, discusses NUtrack, which uses artificial intelligence-linked camera sensors to monitor animal behavior to help with early disease detection.
Confronting Cropping Challenges Program to be Offered in December 2021
November 17, 2021
The fifth annual Confronting Cropping Challenges program will highlight cropping issues for northeast Nebraska producers throughout 2021, such as fall armyworms and tar spot.
Extension to Hold Virtual Record-keeping Course for Farm and Ranch in January
November 17, 2021
To learn more about how large purchases can affect their bottom line, participants of this program will work through the financial statements of a case study farm, watching pre-recorded videos, completing assignments and participating in video chats.
USDA NASS to Collect 2021 Crop Production and Stocks Data
November 17, 2021
As the 2021 growing season comes to an end, USDA NASS will contact producers nationwide to gather final year-end crop production numbers and the amount of grain and oilseeds stored on their farms.