Weekly Weather Update and Outlook: Sept. 14, 2023
September 14, 2023
Nebraska has three chances at precipitation throughout the next week, which falls in line with the latest CPC forecast that favors above average temperatures and precipitation for most of the remainder of the month.
Agronomy and Horticulture Seminar Series Kicks Off for Fall 2023
September 14, 2023
The fall seminar series features a new lineup of experts presenting research and insights from fertigation techniques and pest management to the latest advances in plant genetics.
Trading Manure and Crop Residues, Considerations for a Fair Trade
September 14, 2023
Insights on how to initiate a fair trade of crop residue and manure between producers with respect to costs and logistics of the transaction for both parties.
2023 Corn Yield Forecasts: End-of-season Forecasts Suggest Near to Below-average Yields for the Region
September 14, 2023
The forecasted yield potential this season is 7% below the historical average for both rainfed and irrigated corn, similar to predictions in September 2022.
![Historical crop production reports for Nebraska are available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/tm70mv177" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Grain sorghum field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/grain-sorghum.jpeg?itok=QEtfBFtv)
Nebraska Crop Production Report for September 2023
September 14, 2023
While predictions have decreased slightly, grain sorghum is still on track for an exceptional production year in Nebraska, with bushels forecast at 191% above 2022 totals.
![U.S. soybean acreage is down 4% from last year, and corn acreage is up 7%. <a href="https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2023/nebraska-crop-production-report-september-2023">View Nebraska's planted acreage in this report</a>. Soybean field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/soybean-field_4.jpeg?itok=MXPZcwCm)
USDA Forecasts U.S. Corn Production Up, Soybean and Cotton Production Down from 2022
September 14, 2023
According to NASS's Sept. 12 report, U.S. soybean production is down 3% in 2023, while corn production is up 10%.
Nebraska 4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day Featured Crop Nutrient Management Research
September 13, 2023
Throughout the field day, educators shared insights and conducted live demos on optimizing management of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, including via sensor-based fertigation.
Nitrogen Management Decisions Finalized in 2023 Competitions
September 13, 2023
A summary of the nitrogen (N) decisions made in each 2023 TAPS competition and some conclusions derived from the decisions.