USDA Expands Insurance Coverage for Double Cropping for 2023
July 22, 2022
USDA’s Risk Management Agency is expanding double crop insurance opportunities in over 1,500 counties where double cropping is viable.
Protecting Liquidity with Tax Planning
July 21, 2022
After rising prices and excellent yields in 2021 created the largest net farm income on record, Nebraska Farm Business experts share strategies for protecting liquidity.
Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for August
July 21, 2022
There are four dates scheduled for free, in-person farm and ag law clinics in August.
Nebraska Ranks Third in USDA’s 2022 Grassland CRP Signups
July 21, 2022
About 5.6 million acres across the U.S. are entering CRP in 2023, surpassing the 3.9 million acres expiring this year.
Resources to Support Farmers and Ranchers Dealing with Stress
July 21, 2022
Complex factors such as markets, long work hours and weather can have a significant influence on the livelihood of farmers and ranchers. If you or someone you know needs help, there are numerous programs available for Nebraskans.
Phytophthora Root and Stem Rot is Appearing in Nebraska Soybean Fields
July 21, 2022
Disease development will be most rapid in low areas of the field that are poorly drained or where compacted soils are present, but can occur in well-drained fields during periods of excessive moisture.
2022 Corn Yield Forecasts as of July 19
July 20, 2022
Although it is still too early to make strong inferences about end-of-season yields for irrigated corn, there is a relatively high probability for near-average yields for a majority of sites.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Options for Wet Hay Meadow, Harvesting Summer Annual Forages
July 20, 2022
Nebraska Extension educators share tips and techniques for addressing wet hay meadows and summer annual forages at harvest time, plus info on this year's Nebraska Grazing Conference.