Justin McMechan

faculty
  • Assoc Professor University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work Entomology Hall (ENTO) 105B
Lincoln NE 68583-0816
US
Work 402-472-2312 On campus, dial 2-2312
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Faculty Bio
Introduction to CropWatch Readers
Crop Infographics
Previous CW Contributions:
Grain sorghum

Nebraska 2022 Annual Crop Production Summary

January 13, 2023
Nebraska's 2022 crop production report estimates grain sorghum has the highest deficit, with total bushels down 65% from last year. Grain corn down is 22%, and soybeans are down 21%.

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Wheat seeds on soil

Nebraska 2023 Winter Wheat Seedings

January 13, 2023
Winter wheat seeded area in Nebraska for 2023 is up about 13% from last year.

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Bee on flower

Cost of Pollination Survey Results

January 13, 2023
The survey was sent to 16,000 operations nationally and collected information on acres pollinated, colonies used and dollars spent for a variety of different crops.

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Cattle in snowy cornstalks

Pasture and Forage Minute: Mid-winter Cornstalk Grazing, Pasture Lease Drought Considerations

January 13, 2023
Extension educators discuss to how best graze cornstalks during the winter, and how to approach pasture leases when severe drought has affected forage production.

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Rancher with cattle

Pasture and Forage Minute: Preparing for a Productive 2023

January 12, 2023
Ben Beckman and Daren Redfearn of Nebraska Extension share some predictions and recommendations on grazing and forage production in 2023.

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Aerial view of field
Aerial image: Crop response (dark patches in chlorotic acres) to soil health restoration using soil carbon amendment in Nebraska Panhandle. Hands-on activities and demos on soil health practices will be just one part of the educational experience during the first Nebraska Soil Health School on March 2 in Bridgeport.

Nebraska Soil Health School Registration Open

January 12, 2023
Free to attend, the first Nebraska Soil Health School will feature presentations, demonstrations and hands-on activities related to soil health education, and will offer certified crop advisor CEUs.

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Farmer with drone
Photo courtesy Center for Agricultural Profitability | Erin Ehnle Brown/realagstock

Year in Review: USDA Reports on Higher Land Values and County-Level Cash Rent Estimates Across Nebraska in 2022

January 12, 2023
USDA NASS estimates reflect a 21% increase in Nebraska farm real estate values and cropland values in 2022.

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Land Application locations

2023 Manure Training Locations and Dates

January 12, 2023
All are welcome to attend the training sessions, which will help producers learn how to best use manure on their operations, as well as provide an update on land application regulations. 

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