Farm Income and the Safety Net in 2021
May 20, 2021
In this article, a brief analysis of farm income and federal farm income safety net programs provides some insight on current conditions and on potential future directions for ag policy and farm economics.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Alfalfa Cutting Prep and Weevil Control
May 19, 2021
With alfalfa fields maturing, it's time to consider first cutting strategies and concerns, including irrigation before harvest and scouting for alfalfa weevil.
Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for June
May 19, 2021
With in-person meetings resuming, there are four dates and locations set for free farm and ag law clinics in June.
Corn Planting Nears Completion, Soybeans at 71%
May 19, 2021
For the week ending May 16, 2021, corn planted was 86%, near 89% last year, but ahead of 77% for the five-year average, and soybeans planted was 71%, near 75% last year, but well ahead of 46% average.
USDA NASS Predicts 8% Increase for Winter Wheat Crop
May 14, 2021
Based on May 1 conditions, Nebraska's 2021 winter wheat crop is forecast at 36.7 million bushels, up 8% from last year's crop, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Stripe Rust Confirmed in 11 Counties in Southeast and South-central Nebraska
May 13, 2021
While leaf rust was not observed in any surveyed wheat fields, stripe rust was confirmed in 11 counties this week in southeast and south-central Nebraska.
Wheat Variety Trial Field Tours June 8-17 Across Nebraska
May 13, 2021
The wheat variety trial field tours will be in seven locations across Nebraska, from Fairbury to Hemingford, from June 8-17.
FarmBits Podcast: Nitrogen Roots
May 13, 2021
In this week’s episode, UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture professor Richard Ferguson reviews the evolution of nitrogen management and developments for precision technology currently underway.