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Dry bean field — Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA. (Photo by Gary Stone)

Crop Progress: Dry Edible Bean Planting Begins

May 22, 2023

Dry edible bean planting was at 4% complete as of May 21, and corn planting was nearing 90% complete.

Corn in drought — To help producers prepare for program delivery, USDA has announced the forms that will be required to participate in ERP and ELRP for 2022 losses — AD-2047, CCC-902, CCC-901, AD-1026. For more information, see the section 'How Producers Can Prepare' below. .

USDA Previews $3.7 Billion Emergency Assistance Program for 2022 Natural Disaster Losses

May 19, 2023

Through a streamlined application process, USDA intends to send pre-filled applications directly to eligible crop producers in early summer.

Tech instruments in tractor — The goal of the symposium is to bring agriculture sector entities and law enforcement together to understand the range of threats targeting agriculture and to form enduring relationships to detect and counter cyber and security threats.

Producers Invited to Attend Agriculture Threats Symposium in June

May 18, 2023

Participating agencies will share insights on threats to agriculture posed by criminals, terrorists, cyber actors and foreign governments, and discuss ways to strengthen the ag sector and resist cyber attacks.

Conference panel members — The expert panel during the May 10 Heuermann Lecture consisted of (from left) Graham Plastow, Cynthia Parr, Amy Winstead, Tom Eikhoff and Ben Craker. Mike Boehm (right), NU vice president for agriculture and natural resources and Harlan Vice Chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, moderated. (Photo by Jessie Brophy, IANR News)

Heuermann Lecture Focuses on Complexities of Reporting Ag Data

May 18, 2023

Industry experts recently debated the functions and objectives of the National Agricultural Producers Data Cooperative, an initiative working to create a network of national ag data repositories.

Nebraska river photo — Part 3 of the Nebraska Rivers series focuses on the Loup River drainage system, which originates in the Sandhills. (Photo by Gary Stone)

Major Nebraska Rivers and Their Drainages: Part 3

May 18, 2023

Part 3 of the Nebraska Rivers series focuses on the Loup River drainage system, which originates in the Sandhills.

Producer with dog on farm — Simple things like spending time with your pet or listening to your favorite music can help reduce stress and improve your overall health. For more help coping with difficult times, see these Stress Resources.

Keeping Stress in Check: 10 Strategies and Tools

May 18, 2023

Nebraska Extension Educator Glennis McClure shares examples of strategies that may help producers cope during stressful times.

Wheat field in southeast Nebraska — **Figure 1.** A wheat field in Fillmore County in southeast Nebraska on May 17. There were no foliar diseases and emergence was uniform, but plants were much shorter than normal due to inadequate soil moisture. (Photo by Stephen Wegulo)

Wheat Disease Update for May 18, 2023

May 18, 2023

Though stripe rust has been sighted in southern Kansas wheat fields, there have been no signs of disease in Nebraska wheat as of yet.

Water droplets — The crop water use report is updated weekly. Visit PHREC AgLab for more information.

Estimated Crop Water Use for May 15-21, 2023

May 18, 2023

Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone discusses how recent precipitation has affected crop water use this week.