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USDA FSA, NRCS to Present on Drought Assistance Programs During May 12 Webinar

May 6, 2022
Representatives will provide an overview of drought assistance programs designed to help producers mitigate some of the impact of extreme, adverse weather.

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Ag Land Management Webinar to Offer Latest on 2022 Cash Rents, Land Values

May 5, 2022
The latest trends in Nebraska cash rental rates and land values will be covered during the next Land Management Quarterly webinar on May 16.

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USDA to Gather Information about Adoption of Conservation Practices

May 5, 2022
USDA NASS and NRCS are conducting a new survey to gather information about Nebraska producers' adoption of conservation practices regarding crops and livestock.

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Making Better Farm Management Decisions

May 5, 2022
This Cornhusker Economics article discusses how producers can recognize and understand their own behaviors while making decisions, and avoid errors that may negatively affect their operations.

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Wildfire in western Nebraska 2022
A wildfire rages at Buffalo Creek in western Nebraska during November 2021. (Photo by Gary Stone)

FAQ for Wildfire Damage to Crops and Range/Pastureland

February 29, 2024
With wildfire recovery efforts underway, Nebraska Extension educators share insights on how to proceed with the 2024 growing season.

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Are You Paid for Your Hard Red Winter Wheat Quality?

May 4, 2022
Department of Ag Econ professionals examine whether farmers are paid for quality characteristics that are not present on the settlement sheet provided by elevators after delivery.

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Crop Progress: Corn Planting Lags Compared to 2021

May 3, 2022
Corn planting is 9% behind 2021's pace as of May 1, but soybean planting is averaging the same as prior years at 19% complete.

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Cover Crop Species Decomposition and Nitrogen Release During the Corn Growing Season

May 3, 2022
First year results in a three-year study to determine cover crop decomposition and nitrogen release throughout the growing season.

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