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Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: April 18, 2024

April 19, 2024

Sub-freezing temperatures are returning to much of Nebraska this Saturday morning, April 20, followed by more seasonal temperatures and two chances of precipitation throughout next week.

Construction on Canal Tunnels Could Begin Fall 2024

April 18, 2024

A contractor has been selected and work is now underway to begin construction on Tunnel No. 2's replacement, which will be similar to the old tunnel's design but with increased flow capacity.

Mountainous terrain covered in snow — Old Main Peak range covered in snow. (Photo by Gary Stone)

Reclamation Provides Snowmelt Runoff Estimates at Yonts Conference

April 18, 2024

No water allocations are expected for the 2024 growing season, in part due to carryover from the 2023 season.

Tractor spraying pesticide with FieldCheck graphics — Pesticide applicators can use FieldCheck™ to view maps and receive alerts on sites in Nebraska that are sensitive to drift or off-target chemical applications. The app is free and includes the option to designate custom notification areas for email alerts when new information is available in that area. To download, scan the Apple or Android code above.

New Features Enhance FieldWatch Platform for 2024 Growing Season

April 18, 2024

A new SeedFieldCheck notification system is the latest enhancement of the FieldWatch platform, designed to help pesticide applicators and growers collaborate on the protection of crops and pollinators in Nebraska.

Tractor applying biochar to field — Biochar is a promising soil amendment in the agricultural industry, in growing demand for its ability to store carbon and improve water and nutrient retention in soil. (Department of Agronomy and Horticulture photo)

Great Plains Biochar Conference Set for Sept. 24-26

April 18, 2024

At this new conference, professionals working with biochar in research, education, agricultural application, production, industries, and trade will discuss how to bring biochar to its full potential as a multi-purpose material.

Hemp plant — Historical hemp production reports for Nebraska are available at USDA.

Nebraska Hemp Acreage in 2023

April 18, 2024

Industrial hemp acreage in Nebraska was down 7% in 2023.

Russet potatoes in a pile — Historical potato stocks data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Nebraska Potato Stocks for April 2024

April 17, 2024

USDA NASS reports indicate 2.10 million cwt of potatoes in storage as of April 1.

Cow in tall grass — Making a decision on when to graze winter annuals such rye, winter wheat or triticale in the spring should depend on plant growth — ideally, the best time to graze is when the plants are about five to six inches tall.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Annual Forage Webinar Series, Improving Alfalfa Stands

April 17, 2024

Extension educators introduce a new webinar series for producers interested in adding an annual forage rotation to their operation, plus insights on grazing spring cereal grains and options for thin alfalfa stands.