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Former Nebraska State SARE Coordinator
Twitter: @glesoing2
FarmBits Podcast: Bushel Powered Commodity Marketing
November 5, 2021
FarmBits kicks off a new fall series on Digital Tools for Optimal Economics with guest interview by Dane Braun, VP of product at Bushel, who discusses the company's software technology solutions for growers and grain buyers.
Crop Insurance Premium Subsidies Influence on Family Farms
November 4, 2021
Though taxpayer-subsidized crop insurance programs are successful in increasing participation, an unintended consequence of such programs has been farm consolidation.
Funding Available from USDA to Protect Groundwater
November 3, 2021
Landowners have until Friday, Nov. 19 to apply for USDA NRCS funding that will provide financial assistance to individuals seeking to install conservation practices in source water protection priority area.
Crop Progress: Soybean Harvest at 91%
November 3, 2021
For the week ending Oct. 31, 2021, corn harvest was at 72%, soybean harvest, 91%, and sorghum, 78%.
The Nebraska Microenterprise Tax Credit
November 3, 2021
Learn more about farmers' eligibility requirements for the Nebraska Microenterprise Tax Credit, a refundable credit given to individuals operating small businesses who demonstrate growth in their business.
TAPS to Host Practicum Series in 2022
November 2, 2021
A new six-part practicum series will focus on effective water and nitrogen conservation methods in corn production, supported by data from the Testing Ag Performance Solutions program.
Ag Land Management Webinar to Focus on Cash Rents, Farm Programs, Leasing
November 2, 2021
The Nov. 15 webinar will address common management issues for Nebraska farmers and landowners interested in the latest insight on trends in real estate, managing ag land and solutions for addressing challenges in the upcoming growing season.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Cornstalk Quality for Grazing
November 2, 2021
This week, extension educators review the signs of deteriorating cornstalk feed quality and how to determine a timeline for grazing corn residue based on bushels produced.