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Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Majority of State Now in Drought

October 11, 2024

Rapid drought development in Nebraska is overlapping a critical time for winter wheat crop development, causing below-normal emergence, as well as heightened risk of wildfire during harvest.

Russet potatoes in a pile — Historical potato production reports for Nebraska are available at USDA.

Nebraska Potato Summary for 2023

October 10, 2024

Final numbers for the 2023 potato production season have been released, and Nebraska's report reflects an increase in acreage and yield.

Oat field at sunset — Historical small grains data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

2024 Nebraska Small Grain Acreage and Production

October 10, 2024

Despite a decrease in planted acreage, Nebraska oat production is up 95% from 2023.

Grain bins — Historical grain stocks data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Nebraska Sept. 1, 2024 Grain Stocks

October 10, 2024

Nebraska's oat production in 2024 was substantially higher than recent years, leading to a 70% increase in on-farm stocks in September.

Family poses with horses — While building your family's emergency plan, keep in mind that it needs to be simple enough for your children to understand key safety steps and evacuation routes during harvest season and emergencies on the farm.

Emergency Planning is Essential for the Home, Farm or Ranch

October 10, 2024

Fall harvest is one of the most dangerous seasons of the year for producers. It's never too late to make a plan with your family in the event of wildfire, entrapment, injury or other farm accident.

UNL-TAPS Irrigation Ranges Across State and Competitions in 2024

October 10, 2024

With Nebraska's varying weather conditions during the 2024 growing season, rainfall totals and irrigation decisions will play a key role in determining winners for the TAPS corn, sorghum and soybean competitions.

Soybean tentiform leafminer under examination light — **Figure 1.** An adult soybean tentiform leafminer. While STL has infested fields in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota since 2021, the soybean pest has now been discovered in Nebraska. (All photos by Wayne Ohnesorg)

Soybean Tentiform Leafminer Found in Nebraska

October 10, 2024

A new soybean pest has moved into Nebraska — the soybean tentiform leafminer was positively identified in a Madison County field last month. At present, there are no known management methods for this insect.

Cattle grazing corn residue — This year, earlier residue grazing of corn and sorghum residue soon after grain harvest may provide good nutrition for mid- to late-gestation cattle.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Grazing Drought-stressed Crop Residue and Fall Forages

October 9, 2024

Best practices for producers looking to graze crop residue due to drought-related shortages, and managing risk factors with fall forages.