Nebraska Extension Weed Management Field Day June 28 at South Central Agricultural Laboratory
April 27, 2023
The free field day will include on-site demos of new technology and new herbicides for corn, soybean, popcorn and sorghum, as well as herbicide-resistant weed control options with various herbicide programs.
Drought Assistance Webinar May 4
April 27, 2023
This CAP webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of FSA drought assistance programs, including current designations, eligibility and application requirements, plus information on management strategies and record-keeping for producers during drought.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Calculate ROI Before Fertilizing Pastures
April 26, 2023
This week: Fertilizing pastures — an in-depth analysis on the economics of applying fertilizer to Nebraska pastures this season.
Crop Progress: Soybean Planting Underway in Nebraska
April 26, 2023
In comparison to recent years, soybean planting began on time this year in Nebraska, and corn planting was 10% complete as of April 23.
USDA Farm Service Agency Offers Disaster Assistance to Nebraska Farmers, Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought
April 26, 2023
Producers have until Dec. 1, 2023 to apply for FSA drought assistance loans on grazing losses from small grains, native pasture, improved pasture or forage sorghum.
Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for May
April 26, 2023
Nebraskans can attend one of the three dates scheduled for free, in-person farm and ag law clinics in May or call to arrange a virtual/phone appointment.
Nebraska Hemp Acreage in 2022
April 26, 2023
Industrial hemp acreage in Nebraska was up 15% in 2022, according to USDA NASS.
PREEC Battles Growing Palmer Amaranth Problem
April 26, 2023
Panhandle researchers are conducting 16 field trials this year to test six new herbicides and various management strategies to help producers control surging Palmer amaranth populations in sugarbeets and dry beans.