Weather Alert: Severe Storm Risk and Snow
October 10, 2023
A powerful storm will bring 48 hours of heavy rain and damaging winds to Nebraska beginning Wednesday night, with the potential for flash flooding, hail and isolated tornadoes in the east, and snow in the west.
Hunting Workshop for Landowners Oct. 13 in Scottsbluff
October 6, 2023
This free workshop will review Nebraska recreation and agrotourism laws, mitigating liability, wildlife conservation programs and more information related to hunting on private land.
Application Cutoff for Natural Resource Conservation Funds Approaching
October 6, 2023
Farmers and ranchers interested in preventing erosion, improving soil health, conserving water and wildlife, or making other natural resource conservation improvements to their property are encouraged to apply.
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program to Jan. 13
October 6, 2023
The deadline extension is intended to allow more time for farmers currently in harvest season to get assistance and training, and apply for the program.
![Careful consideration should be given when determining stockpile placement. The above photo shows what to avoid, a pile placed directly across the road from a neighbor's driveway. While potentially a good place water quality wise, the neighbor is likely to be upset - especially if the pile stays there for more than a few days. (UNL Water photo) Manure pile in field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2023-10-06-manure-stockpiles.jpeg?itok=Vmp3usIN)
Manure Stockpiles: Mind Your Manners
October 6, 2023
All manure managers should focus on reducing nuisance odor risks and preventing nutrient loss from stored manure piles.
![Historical small grains data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/5t34sj573" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Oat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/oat-field_1.jpeg?itok=hnFhMwBf)
2023 Nebraska Small Grain Acreage and Production
October 6, 2023
Oat production in Nebraska has increased 39% in 2023, reflected by a 33% increase of oat acreage in the state.
![Historical grain stocks data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/xg94hp534" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Wheat grain in pile](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/wheat-grain_0.png?itok=xMX-SwsX)
Nebraska Sept. 1, 2023 Grain Stocks
October 6, 2023
As of Sept. 1, Nebraska wheat stocks were up 19% from 2022, totaling 41.2 million bushels. Corn stocks were down 14% from last year.
Frosted Sorghum and Prussic Acid
October 6, 2023
A review on how to safely graze forage sorghum species after freezing temperatures.