Humberto Blanco

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Work Keim Hall (KEIM) 367
Lincoln NE 68583-0915
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Work 402-472-1510 On campus, dial 2-1510
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Cost of Pollination Survey Results

January 13, 2023
The survey was sent to 16,000 operations nationally and collected information on acres pollinated, colonies used and dollars spent for a variety of different crops.

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Pasture and Forage Minute: Mid-winter Cornstalk Grazing, Pasture Lease Drought Considerations

January 13, 2023
Extension educators discuss to how best graze cornstalks during the winter, and how to approach pasture leases when severe drought has affected forage production.

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Pasture and Forage Minute: Preparing for a Productive 2023

January 12, 2023
Ben Beckman and Daren Redfearn of Nebraska Extension share some predictions and recommendations on grazing and forage production in 2023.

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Aerial image: Crop response (dark patches in chlorotic acres) to soil health restoration using soil carbon amendment in Nebraska Panhandle. Hands-on activities and demos on soil health practices will be just one part of the educational experience during the first Nebraska Soil Health School on March 2 in Bridgeport.

Nebraska Soil Health School Registration Open

January 12, 2023
Free to attend, the first Nebraska Soil Health School will feature presentations, demonstrations and hands-on activities related to soil health education, and will offer certified crop advisor CEUs.

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Photo courtesy Center for Agricultural Profitability | Erin Ehnle Brown/realagstock

Year in Review: USDA Reports on Higher Land Values and County-Level Cash Rent Estimates Across Nebraska in 2022

January 12, 2023
USDA NASS estimates reflect a 21% increase in Nebraska farm real estate values and cropland values in 2022.

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2023 Manure Training Locations and Dates

January 12, 2023
All are welcome to attend the training sessions, which will help producers learn how to best use manure on their operations, as well as provide an update on land application regulations. 

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2022 Nebraska Dry Edible Bean Trial Results Available

January 12, 2023
The dry bean report includes a description and summary of the trials, and tables that list yield, 100 seed-weight and test weight adjusted at 14% moisture, and other phenological data for each variety.

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FarmBits Explores Precision Irrigation, Imagery Technology

January 5, 2023
Throughout the fall 2022 season, FarmBits podcast guests highlighted advancements in precision irrigation technologies and imagery services in the agricultural industry.

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