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Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: July 25, 2024

July 25, 2024

With intense heat forecasted for next week, there will likely be pressure on crops, livestock and humans alike — particularly midweek, with temperatures ranging from 90-100°F statewide and the heat index climbing to 110-120°F in southeast Nebraska.

Farm finance clinic banner — Though the farm finance and ag law clinics are offered monthly at sites across Nebraska, remote sessions are another option — call the number below to arrange a one-on-one meeting via phone or virtual platform.

Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for August 2024

July 25, 2024

Legal Aid of Nebraska's free legal and financial clinics in August will be hosted in Fairbury, Norfolk and Valentine.

People gather at field's edge to listen to presentation — Attendees gather to listen to a presentation during a past South Central Agricultural Laboratory Field Day. Presentations during the 2024 SCAL Field Day will include technologies for irrigation scheduling, corn and soybean disease updates, optimizing nitrogen use efficiency via sensor-based fertigation, and more. (Department of Agronomy and Horticulture photo)

South Central Agricultural Lab Field Day Kicks Off Aug. 8

July 25, 2024

This year's SCAL Field Day features a live demonstration of John Deere's new camera-based weed detection technology, See and Spray™.

Southern Rust Spreading in Eastern Nebraska

July 25, 2024

Southern rust development and presence in several eastern Nebraska counties was earlier and more widespread this year. Producers are encouraged to scout their fields, and send samples to UNL for assistance with identification.

Map of Nebraska ag land values by county — The average value per acre of Nebraska agricultural land as of Feb. 1, 2024 by region, and the percent change from 2023. (CAP image)

Nebraska Ag Land Values Up 5%, Cash Rents Moderating According to 2024 Farm Real Estate Report

July 25, 2024

In the final report for 2024, Center of Agricultural Profitability experts detailed Nebraska's fifth consecutive year of rising ag land values.

Aerial view of farmland and houses — Eligible farmers and landowners may be contacted between November 2024 and March 2025 and asked to participate in the 2024 Conservation Effects Assessment Project survey.

USDA to Gather Farm Conservation Data to Improve Programs and Services

July 25, 2024

Findings of this survey will be used to guide conservation program development and support conservationists, ag producers, and partners in making informed management decisions.

Oat field — Historical crop production reports for Nebraska are available at USDA.

Nebraska Crop Production Report for July 2024

July 25, 2024

Nebraska oat production is up 51% in 2024, according to USDA NASS's latest estimates.

Bale in field of stubble — When preparing to harvest summer annual grasses, remember this mantra for best results: "Cut it early, cut it high, crimp the stems and they will dry."

Pasture and Forage Minute: Forage Harvest, Pasture Rental Rates and Controlling Yucca

July 24, 2024

Considerations for harvest of slow-to-dry summer annual grasses, setting 2024 pasture rental rates, and controlling yucca on Nebraska rangelands.