Humberto Blanco
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- Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — Sept. 20, 2022
September 21, 2022
After widespread precipitation in the latter part of this week, dry weather and temperatures returning to the 70s and 80s should dominate the last full week of September through the first full week of October.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Monitoring Hay Quality and Pests, Early Cornstalk Harvest
September 21, 2022
Extension educators cover the variables involved in testing hay quality and what pests may sneak in with your imported hay — plus, why harvesting some corn a little early might be a good strategy for grazing this year.
Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for October
September 21, 2022
There are four dates scheduled for free, in-person farm and ag law clinics in October.
Crop Progress: Half of Nebraska Pastures, Range Remain in ‘Very Poor’ Condition
September 21, 2022
With drought persisting across Nebraska, there has been no improvement to pasture and range conditions, which are currently 50% very poor. Crop conditions remained relatively stable as of Sept. 18.
Comment Period Closes Oct. 7, 2022 for U.S. EPA’s Herbicide Atrazine Mitigation Docket
September 21, 2022
The public has until Oct. 7 to provide feedback on proposed changes to atrazine restrictions, to inform the EPA of knowledge gaps, considerations or concerns that they would like addressed.
Staying Safe During Harvest
September 21, 2022
Farmers and auto drivers must work together to ensure safe roadways for all this harvest season.
Preventing and Responding to Combine Fires
September 29, 2023
As crop residue starts the majority of combine fires, it's vital to clean equipment every day after harvesting, allow it to cool off before storing inside a machine shed, and avoid harvesting when conditions are at peak fire risk.
Nebraska Crop Production Report for Sept. 1
September 15, 2022
Nebraska's crop production forecast as of Sept. 1 reflected a downward trend for corn, soybean, sorghum, sugarbeets and dry edible peas, with the most substantial losses in peas — down 38% from 2021.