Collaborative Soil Health Gap Research Effort in Nebraska
May 30, 2023
A photo gallery highlighting recent field research by USDA NRCS and UNL scientists and researchers for the Soil Health Gap (SHG) project.
![ABC program users can watch for new virtual and in-person training workshops and Q&A sessions to be scheduled on the <a href="https://cap.unl.edu/abc/training" target="_blank">CAP website</a>. Tractor in field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2022-07-08-abc-training.jpeg?itok=FNFi2LZs)
ABC Q&A Sessions Scheduled for June, July
May 25, 2023
Producers are encouraged to ask questions about making the best use of the ABC program for their operation and share feedback about the financial management tool during these virtual meetings.
![The Agricultural Land Management Quarterly webinars address common management issues for Nebraska landowners, ag operators and related stakeholders. To review historical land management webinars, visit the <a href="https://cap.unl.edu/land-management-quarterly-webinars" target="_blank">Center for Ag Profitability</a>. Ag Land Management Quarterly banner](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2023-05-26-ag-land-management-quarterly.png?itok=5AMhOlNV)
Agricultural Land Management Quarterly for May 15, 2023
May 25, 2023
The May webinar examines the latest average cash rental rates in the state and offers insight on adjusting rental rates considering high commodity prices this year.
New Video Series on Ag Land Management and Leasing Considerations
May 25, 2023
The videos discuss topics relevant to landlords and tenants and their accompanying leasing considerations, including crop residue, hunting rights, pasture leases and using manure on cropland.
![The webinar features discussion about FSA drought assistance programs by Pat Lechner, Nebraska FSA price support, conservation and environmental programs chief, Ben Henrink, Nebraska FSA farm loan program specialist, Brad Lubben, Nebraska Extension policy specialist, and Shannon Sand, Nebraska Extension agricultural economist. Farmer in droughty field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/farmer-drought-field.jpeg?itok=qAD-ifuU)
USDA Drought Assistance Programs in 2023
May 25, 2023
This webinar reviews how to apply for key drought assistance programs, and discusses drought disaster designations, the FSA emergency loan program, and management principles and recordkeeping needs for producers under drought conditions.
Wheat Variety Trial Field Tours Across Nebraska in June
May 25, 2023
Field day participants will get the chance to tour varieties of winter wheat, spring wheat and spring peas on dryland and irrigated plots in six locations spanning Perkins to Banner County.
Cover Crop Initiative Project has First Field Day in Western Nebraska
May 25, 2023
The project is a four-year collaboration between UNL and NRCS to identify the best-suited cover crop species and varieties for unique eco-regions across the state of Nebraska.
Wildfire Recovery Field Tour Scheduled for June 9
May 25, 2023
The free field tour will visit two locations that experienced wildfires during the summer of 2021 and 2022 for discussion with rangeland management experts on recovery strategies, reseeding fire lines and more.