Pesticide application

Nebraska Extension to Host Beef-focused Private Pesticide Certification Workshop

December 3, 2021
In addition to presentations on the 2022 Nebraska Beef Report, this program will offer Nebraska producers the opportunity to obtain or renew private pesticide application licenses for 2022.

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Illustrating Important Growth Stages for Winter Cereal Cover Crops

December 2, 2021
Knowledge about plant growth stages is important for management decisions and to predict how well a plant may cope with stress, such as low temperature.

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Departure from normal precipitation map

Winter Weather Outlook 2021-2022

December 2, 2021
Al Dutcher, Nebraska State climatologist, shares his analysis of the latest weather outlook, which indicates that winter weather of 2021-22 will be more active than last year.

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USDA NASS Northern Plains Farm Labor Report

December 2, 2021
In the Northern Plains Region, the number of hired workers employed by farm and ranch operators was up 15% during the month of October, compared to last year.

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Corn harvest

Crop Progress: Nebraska Corn Harvest Nears End

November 23, 2021
For the week ending Nov. 21, 2021, corn and sorghum harvested were 95%.

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Wheat field

Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Condition 52% Good, 12% Excellent

December 2, 2021
In the final weekly crop progress update for the 2021 growing season, USDA NASS reported winter wheat condition at 52% good, 12% excellent.

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Farmland

Women in Agriculture's Love of the Land Conference to be Presented Virtually

December 2, 2021
Industry experts will discuss lease agreements, rental rates, crop and livestock insurance and more during this virtual program geared toward helping Nebraska farmers improve their business management skills.

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A Perfect Storm in Fertilizer Markets

December 2, 2021
Ag industry professionals review the elements at the root of steep increases in phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers prices this year.

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