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Andrea Basche

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Assoc Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Work Plant Sciences Hall (PLSH) 279G

Lincoln NE 68583-0915

Work 402-472-6413 On campus, dial 2-6413

abasche2@unl.edu

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Extension educators interact with public during 2023 update meeting — Free to attend, the Annual Results Update meetings will provide Nebraskans the opportunity to hear on-farm research insights from the producers who conducted projects throughout 2023, as well as connect with Nebraska Extension educators.

Nebraska On-Farm Research Network Concludes Annual Results Update Meetings

February 26, 2024

The Nebraska On-Farm Research Network's final 2024 Results Update meetings will take place on Feb. 27 in York, and Feb. 28 in Kearney.

Gated fence on Nebraska pasture — Drought adds another layer of complication to the process of establishing fair pasture rental rates. Landowners renting pasture in severe drought-impacted regions might consider pricing leases based on grazing animal unit months or rent per head per month of grazing, rather than flat rates per acre or cow-calf pair.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Pasture Leasing Rates and Alfalfa Winter Survival

February 22, 2024

Extension educators share insights on establishing pasture rental rates and selecting alfalfa seed for winter survival traits.

Hereford cow and calf in field eating hay — A cow's energy requirements increase about 30% and protein needs nearly double after calving. Because of this, it's important to use your best quality forages with any needed supplements to provide adequate nutrition.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Considerations for Feed After Calving, Adding Legumes to Pastures

February 12, 2024

Tips on meeting nutrient requirements of cows after calving season and improving pasture production by frost seeding or interseeding legumes.

Tractor planting field — Prospective Planting survey results will be published in the Prospective Plantings and quarterly Grain Stocks reports to be released on March 28, 2024.

USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2024

February 16, 2024

NASS will mail the survey questionnaire in late February, asking producers to provide information about the types of crops and amount of acreage they intend to plant in 2024.

Farmer holds tablet in field during harvest — To use the new Pay My Loan feature for direct loans, producers must establish a USDA customer account and a USDA Level 2 eAuthentication account or a Login.gov account. See more details below.

Farmers, Ranchers Now Can Make USDA Farm Loan Payments Online

February 16, 2024

To better assist producers during seasons of limited free time, such as planting and harvest, farm loan payments can now be made at the borrower’s convenience, on their schedule.

O’Donnell Talks Ag Innovation With RFD-TV

February 16, 2024

Jill O’Donnell, director of the Clayton Yeutter Institute on International Trade and Finance, recently appeared on RFD-TV to discuss how gene editing technologies can boost ag innovation.

This Week on N Field: Spray Drone Requirements in Nebraska

February 16, 2024

Extension insights to assist Nebraska producers in deciding whether drones are a beneficial precision ag investment for their operation.

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Feb. 15, 2024

February 16, 2024

Except for a short-lived cold front next week beginning on Wednesday, Nebraska is expected to have mild weather for the rest of February.

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