Mid- to Late-December Forecast
December 11, 2019
Al Dutcher's forecast for mid-December through Christmas sees a series of fronts passing through, some with the potential for light snow, and a possibility of a white Christmas for much of the state.
Cornhusker Economics: Accrual Accounting and the Farm Business
December 11, 2019
This article explains conceptual frameworks and two accrual accounting principles: namely, the revenue recognition principle and the matching principle.
Workshop to Focus on Industrial Hemp Production
December 11, 2019
Industrial hemp production will be a focus at this year’s Great Plains Grower Conference Jan. 9-11 in St. Joseph, Mo. The conference, which focuses on commercial horticulture production in the Midwest, is adding a day long workshop on hemp production and marketing this year.
Successful Farmer Series to Feature Timely Topics
December 10, 2019
The southeast Nebraska “Successful Farmer Series” will tackle current topics in agricultural production on Friday mornings from Jan. 10 to Feb. 14. Enjoy a morning coffee, talk with other growers, and hear from a slate of speakers from Nebraska Extension and ag agencies.
Commercial/Noncommercial Pesticide Training, Opportunities Continue to Grow
December 10, 2019
Multiple opportunities are available for 2020 commercial/noncommercial pesticide training for applicators to become certified or recertified to use restricted-use pesticides in Nebraska.
New Pesticide Training FlipBooks Offer Convenience, Cost-Savings
December 10, 2019
New, state-of-the-art digital manuals, or FlipBooks, are now available for Nebraska commercial/noncommercial applicators seeking initial certification to use restricted use pesticides (RUPs).
Registrations Now Open for 2020 Private Pesticide Training
December 10, 2019
Nebraska Extension’s private pesticide applicator training season gets underway in January and continues through April for the approximately 10,000 private applicators recertifying their licenses to apply restricted use pesticides (RUPs).
Applying Pesticides Safely
December 9, 2019
The world of pesticides is continually evolving. In spite of this, there are many basic principles that commercial and noncommercial applicators should always follow when handling or using pesticides.