Loren Giesler

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Work Keim Hall (KEIM) 365
Lincoln NE 68583-0915
US
Work 402-472-5328 On campus, dial 2-5328
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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 February 2024

January 22, 2024
February's clinics will be located in Fairbury, Norfolk, Stuart and Greeley.

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The 2024 Nebraska Corn Production Clinic is free to attend and will offer CCA credits for each presentation.

Nebraska Corn Production Clinic Planned for Feb. 5 in Aurora

January 19, 2024
Topics of the free, day-long clinic in Aurora will include management of weeds, insect damage and plant disease, corn planter setup, nitrogen sources and stabilizers, fertilizer applications, and more.

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Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Jan. 18, 2024

January 19, 2024
Sunshine and higher temperatures are expected for next week; however, more precipitation is also on the way to Nebraska.

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For statistics on the value and impact of industrial hemp production in Nebraska and the U.S., see the National Hemp Report.

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service to Conduct Hemp Survey

January 18, 2024
The survey will gather information from Nebraska producers on planted and harvested acreage, yield, production and value of hemp.

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Historical winter wheat seeding reports for Nebraska are available at USDA.

Nebraska Winter Wheat Seedings for 2024

January 18, 2024
Winter wheat seeded area in Nebraska is down from 2023, according to the latest USDA NASS estimates.

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Historical grain stocks data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Nebraska Dec. 1, 2023 Grain And Hay Stocks

January 18, 2024
All Nebraska grain and hay stocks were up as of Dec. 1, 2023, with oats leading at an increase of 118% over 2022.

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Historical crop production reports for Nebraska are available at USDA.

Nebraska 2023 Annual Crop Production Summary

January 18, 2024
Proso millet took the lead for 2023 crop production in Nebraska, increasing 203% over the prior year. Dry edible pea and sorghum estimates also reflect a significant boost in the state's production, increasing 178% and 139%, respectively.

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The 2024 Bazile Groundwater Management Area winter meeting will feature presentations by Dan Snow, UNL professor and University of Nebraska Water Sciences Laboratory director, and Robert Noonan, Northeast Community College agriculture instructor.

Bazile Groundwater Management Area Winter Meeting

January 18, 2024
Meeting presentations will include "The Ins and Outs of the Vadose Zone" and soil health topics, as well as a farmer-to-farmer discussion.

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