Extension Crop and Pest Reports (Aug. 10-14)
August 11, 2020
Extension educators report on what they are seeing in the fields this week in York, Seward, Butler, Polk, Adams and Cheyenne counties.
CARES Act Implications on Tax Planning for Farmers
August 6, 2020
The CARES Act included several other provisions that didn’t get as much attention. Farmers need to be aware of these as they go into tax planning this fall, as they could benefit their operations.
2020 Corn Yield Forecasts as of August 4
August 6, 2020
Similarly to our previous forecast, there is a high probability of near-average yields for the majority of the irrigated sites. For rainfed corn, the scenario is diverse across regions.
Crop Diseases Spreading and Increasing
August 6, 2020
Southern rust continues to spread across eastern Nebraska. To date, southern rust has been reported in 45 Nebraska counties. Gray Leaf Spot, Bacterial Leaf Streak and Frogeye Leaf Spot are increasing as well.
Evaluating Alfalfa Stands Part 1 - Using the Hay Square Method
August 5, 2020
Were you expecting more from your alfalfa yields? Is it time to renovate, start over, or move on? Typically, evaluating stands occurs in the spring, but evaluating this fall will give you a better idea going forward and allow more time for future options.
Nebraska Crop Progress Report for Aug. 3
August 5, 2020
Corn is progressing ahead of average and rated 77% good to excellent, with 43% dough and 6% dented. Soybean is progressing ahead of average and rated 79% good to excellent, with 95% blooming and 64% setting pods. Wheat is 96% harvested, and dry edible beans are 73% blooming and 38% setting pods, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Extension Crop and Pest Reports (Aug. 3-7)
August 4, 2020
Extension educators report on what they are seeing in the fields this week in the northern panhandle, Nemaha, Richardson, Pawnee, Colfax, Cuming, Stanton, Burt and Johnson counties.
Preparing Yourself for Corn Under $3 Per Bushel
August 3, 2020
The market rally following the June 30 USDA Acreage report has come and gone. So, now what? This article will discuss the price probabilities for the last half of 2020 and how to prepare for farm survival.