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Former Nebraska State SARE Coordinator
Twitter: @glesoing2
USDA NASS to Conduct First-ever Agroforestry Survey
January 31, 2022
Now through April 5, approximately 200 farmers and ranchers in Nebraska will be surveyed about their agroforestry practices.
USDA to Measure Financial Well-Being of Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers
January 31, 2022
The survey asks producers to provide in-depth information about their operating revenues, production costs and household characteristics.
Chemigation Certification Training Set in Scottsbluff, Sidney, Bridgeport, Alliance
January 27, 2022
In addition to the upcoming in-person sessions, Nebraska Extension's chemigation certification training and testing will also be offered online for all Nebraskans throughout February, March and April.
2022 Dry Edible Bean Day Set for Feb. 8 at Gering Civic Center, Zoom Option
January 27, 2022
The 2022 program will feature information on dry bean revenue insurance, irrigation water outlook and discussion of on-farm research with UNL specialists, with in-person and virtual attendance options.
Agronomy and Horticulture Seminar Series Begins Feb. 4
January 27, 2022
UNL professors and other industry professionals will present on a variety of topics, including ag biotech, precision agriculture, weed management, plant disease, soil health and rice crop production.
Environmental Protection Agency Renews Enlist Product Registrations with New Control Measures: What Does that Mean for Nebraska Growers?
January 26, 2022
Enlist corn and Enlist soybean producers in 32 Nebraska counties will be restricted on the use of two herbicides in the 2022 growing season.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Winter Hay Issues, Frost Seeding
January 25, 2022
Ben Beckman reviews ways to avoid grass tetany and nitrate poisoning with winter animal feed, and Brad Schick highlights the optimum conditions for frost seeding legumes in pastures.
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Condition 33% Good
January 25, 2022
For the week ending Jan. 23, 2022, winter wheat condition rated 33% good, 45% fair.