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The North Platte River runs through Fremont Canyon on its way to the Fremont Power Plant and Alcova Reservoir. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

Temperatures of 100-plus Will Put Stress on Crops This Week

July 9, 2024
Extension shares a brief irrigation update as an oncoming heat wave is expected to increase stress on Nebraska crops.

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Though the farm finance and ag law clinics are offered monthly at sites across Nebraska, remote sessions are another option — call the number below to arrange a one-on-one meeting via phone or virtual platform.

Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for July 2024

July 9, 2024
There are three dates in late July for free legal and financial clinics, sponsored by Legal Aid of Nebraska.

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Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Oat Harvest Begins

July 8, 2024
Despite the onset of summer heat, the condition of most Nebraska crops in 2024 continues to be well above last year. Harvest for winter wheat and oats is also advancing above average pace.

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This Week on N Field: Cereal Rye Termination Timing

July 3, 2024
Getting maximum weed control from cover crops without affecting row crop yield is a matter of termination timing. Learn more in this episode of N Field.

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This Week on N Field: Interseeding Barley or Oat in Soybean for Weed Suppression

July 3, 2024
Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala discusses the benefits of interseeding cereal cover crops in soybean for weed control. 

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For producers planting annual forages on cropland, note that the current sign-up period for annual forage insurance ends July 15 for annual forages planted from Aug. 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025.

Insurance for Annual Forages Webinar

July 3, 2024
UNL ag finance experts discuss changes to the Annual Forage Insurance Program (AFIP) and share tips on how to integrate annual forage insurance coverage into your operation.

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Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: July 3, 2024

July 3, 2024
Stormy skies continue in Nebraska next week, with most of the state expected to receive about an inch or more in rainfall by July 10.

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Wheat grows at the agriculture fields at 84th and Havelock. (Photo by Craig Chandler/University Communication)

NCIA a Longtime Partner with Nebraska Growers for Seed Certification

July 2, 2024
When Nebraska farmers see a seed bag marked with the blue tag from NCIA, they have the assurance that the seed has met the standards for germination, purity and variety identity.

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