Land O’Lakes CEO: Everyone Should Care About the Global Water Crisis
May 24, 2023
In a recent Heuermann Lecture, Land O'Lakes President and CEO Beth Ford highlighted current initiatives farmers are implementing to preserve our water supply and the need for a comprehensive, long-term water sustainability strategy.
![Nebraska Extension Biological Systems Engineering Educator F. John Hay shares an in-depth analysis on the economics of on-farm solar following USDA's announcement that an additional <a href="https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2023/usda-announces-1-billion-grants-available-farmers-ranchers-installing-renewable-energy-systems">$1 billion in grants</a> are available to help ag producers and rural small businesses finance renewable energy systems or to make energy-efficiency improvements. Solar panels on barns](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2023-05-26-solar-webinar.png?itok=rHsChJsJ)
Economics of Behind-the-Meter On-Farm Solar Electric Systems
May 24, 2023
This webinar covers the general design elements of behind-the-meter on-farm solar and walks through production, value of electricity, interconnection policies and how these impact economic return.
This Week on N Field: Ponding in Corn
May 23, 2023
Nebraska Extension Educator Amy Timmerman share insights on plant survival and reseeding after ponding has occurred in planted corn fields.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Small Grains and Grass Harvest, Fencing Costs
May 23, 2023
This week — Nebraska Extension educators share target protein levels of small grains and grass hay for the upcoming harvest, and analyze the cost of various fencing options.
Spring Miller Moth Invasion
May 23, 2023
While they don't cause damage to plants when feeding, migrating army cutworm moths can be an irksome household pest. Fortunately, there are simple management methods to prevent them from entering homes and other structures.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. (Photo by Gary Stone) Dry bean field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/dry-beans-1_0.jpg?itok=ZaqUJC0E)
Crop Progress: Dry Edible Bean Planting Begins
May 22, 2023
Dry edible bean planting was at 4% complete as of May 21, and corn planting was nearing 90% complete.
USDA Previews $3.7 Billion Emergency Assistance Program for 2022 Natural Disaster Losses
May 19, 2023
Through a streamlined application process, USDA intends to send pre-filled applications directly to eligible crop producers in early summer.
Producers Invited to Attend Agriculture Threats Symposium in June
May 18, 2023
Participating agencies will share insights on threats to agriculture posed by criminals, terrorists, cyber actors and foreign governments, and discuss ways to strengthen the ag sector and resist cyber attacks.