Soil and Water Conservation Society Honors 2023 Award Winners
August 31, 2023
Four leaders in Nebraska resource conservation and the Nebraska Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) were honored by the International SWCS this year.
![Historical cash rent data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://quickstats.nass.usda.gov/Quick_Stats/" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Farm in aerial shot](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2023-09-01-nass-cash-rents.jpeg?itok=nC3u2ncB)
Nebraska County-level Cash Rent Estimates
August 31, 2023
County-level estimates for 2023 cash rents are now available through USDA NASS.
Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for September, October
August 31, 2023
Nebraskans can attend one of the four dates scheduled for free, in-person farm and ag law clinics in September and October, or call to arrange a virtual/phone appointment.
2023 Cash Lease Adjustments for Irrigation Equipment on Cropland
August 30, 2023
Cornhusker Economics experts analyze the impact of irrigation system costs on 2022-23 cropland rental arrangements in Nebraska.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Considerations for Corn Silage, Last Cutting Alfalfa and Forage Inventories
August 29, 2023
Best practices for packing and covering corn silage, timing the last fall alfalfa cutting, and taking inventory of fall and winter feed supplies.
Can We Be Sorry? Navigating Disagreements on the Farm
August 29, 2023
There can be many roadblocks in reconciling after a fight — learning how to identify and overcome these obstacles is the first step in taking responsibility and improving your relationships with loved ones.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Corn in dent phase](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/corn-dented_1.jpeg?itok=NKP8Rsfn)
Crop Progress: Crop, Pasture Conditions Decline Following Record-setting Heat Wave
August 29, 2023
Nebraska crops experienced a slight decrease in condition after an intense heat wave scorched the Midwest for nearly a week.
Irrigation Season to End in September
August 29, 2023
A review of this year's irrigation season in the Panhandle and crop water use expectations for Aug. 28-Sept. 3.