Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — June 28, 2021
June 29, 2022
The forecast for July includes chances of precipitation across the state beginning this weekend, followed by a return to temperatures in the 90s and 100s until mid-July.
Agricultural Custom Work – What to Charge?
June 29, 2022
Farm and Ranch Management Analyst Glennis McClure discusses how custom operators can use the 2022 Nebraska Custom Rates Report and ABC program to calculate competitive rates.
Sensors on the Pivot for Automated Irrigation Scheduling in the Great Plains
June 29, 2022
Results of a research project on optimizing irrigation methods by utilizing thermal and multispectral center pivot sensors to gather crop data.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Considerations for Cutting Hay, Controlling Bluegrass
June 28, 2022
Extension educators discuss some often overlooked factors for determining a grass hay cut date, and share recommendations on timing irrigation for more effective control of bluegrass in alfalfa.
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Harvest Begins
June 28, 2022
Winter wheat harvest in Nebraska has begun, with 66% of the crop reported to be in fair to excellent condition.
Flame Weeding Workshop Set for Aug. 17 at ENREEC
June 28, 2022
Attendees will learn how to do proper flaming to control over 10 major Midwestern weeds in field corn, sweet corn, popcorn, soybean, sorghum, sunflower and wheat.
Estimated Crop Water Use — June 27
June 28, 2022
Estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the week of June 27.
USDA Designates Several Nebraska Counties as Disasters Due to Drought
June 28, 2022
Producers in numerous Nebraska counties are eligible for emergency credit to recover from intense drought during the growing season.