Matt Stockton

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402 W State Farm Rd North Platte NE 69101-7751
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Work 308-696-6713 On campus, dial 7-6713
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Precipitation map

Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — July 6, 2022

July 7, 2022
The current forecast for mid-July reflects persistent high temperatures in the 90s and 100s, with minor precipitation events expected on July 12 and July 21.

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Hybrid-Maize model locations

2022 Corn Yield Forecasts: Approach and Interpretation of Results

July 6, 2022
The Yield Forecasting Center (YFC) will provide real-time information on corn phenology and forecasts of corn yield potential to aid growers and ag industry in making management, logistics and marketing decisions through the 2022 season.

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Corn plant

Crop Progress: Nebraska Crop Development Near Average Rates Despite Planting Setbacks

July 6, 2022
Crop growth largely caught up to the five-year average pace last week, with soybeans blooming at 25%, sorghum headed at 4% and corn silking at 1%.

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Estimated Crop Water Use: July 4

July 6, 2022
Estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the week of July 4.

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Grazing cattle

Nebraska Grazing Conference on Aug. 9-10

July 6, 2022
This year’s program will feature topics of grazing lands conservation, invasive species management, grazing systems and wildlife management.

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Pathfinder Canal Break on July 1, 2022

July 5, 2022
Though it hasn't been determined what caused the Pathfinder (Interstate) canal break last Friday, PID hopes to have it repaired within two weeks. The break affected about 102,000 acres of cropland in Nebraska and Wyoming.

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July temperature map

Updated CPC July Outlook Continues to Favor Above-normal Temperatures, Below-normal Moisture for Nebraska

July 1, 2022
Nebraska Climatologist Al Dutcher reviews the official climate forecast for July and breaks down the potential for timely precipitation events during critical crop growth stages.

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Field in drought

USDA Has Issued More Than $4 Billion in Emergency Relief Program Payments to Date

June 30, 2022
Commodity and specialty crop producers have until July 22 to complete applications for assistance through the Emergency Relief Program.

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