![To find 2023 loan rates in your county, visit the <a href="https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/price-support/commodity-loan-rates/index" target="_blank" title="Commodity Loan Rates">Farm Service Agency (FSA) website</a>. Tractor at sunset](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/tractor-sunset.jpeg?itok=mu7ullY4)
USDA Announces 2023 Marketing Assistance Loan Rates for Wheat, Feed Grains, Oilseeds, Rice and Pulse Crops
April 13, 2023
National loan rates for 2023 crop year wheat, feed grains and oilseeds remained unchanged from 2022 crop year levels.
Nebraska Researchers Identify Genes that Help Corn Adapt to New Environments
April 13, 2023
The research team hopes to speed development of new corn varieties tolerant to extreme weather conditions and management practices as Nebraska farmers experience increasing water restrictions and fertilizer prices.
Grassland CRP: What It Is, How It Works, and Frequently Asked Questions
April 13, 2023
In this webinar, USDA experts provide an in-depth analysis of the Conservation Reserve Program to give producers a better understanding of their eligibility status and enrollment requirements.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <A href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Oat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/oat-field_0.jpeg?itok=vou4_KIX)
Crop Progress: Slow Start to Oat Planting in Nebraska
April 13, 2023
As of April 9, oat planting in Nebraska was well behind last year's pace, while winter wheat condition dropped slightly.
Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for April
April 13, 2023
Nebraskans can attend one of the three dates scheduled for free, in-person farm and ag law clinics in April or call to arrange a virtual/phone appointment.
Husker Scientists Explain Digital Agriculture’s Benefits During Commodity Classic Presentations
April 13, 2023
Faculty members Laura Thompson and Laila Puntel discussed how innovative research with Nebraska producers is increasing ag production efficiency and profitability, and decreasing its environmental impacts.
On-Farm Research Encourages Lifelong Learning that Helps Your Farm
April 13, 2023
Studies are getting underway for the 2023 growing season, but there's still time and availability for Nebraska farmers who are interested in conducting on-farm research this year.
On-Farm Research Early-season Interseeding into Corn and Soybean Results (2019-2022)
April 13, 2023
The final results of a three-year study on interseeding cover crops in early-season corn and soybean include observations on yield, soil quality and net return.