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July Brings Drought Relief and Seasonally Cool Temperatures

August 11, 2023

July of 2023 might best be remembered for its storminess, pleasant temperatures, untimely hailstorms, slow wheat harvest, and historic drought in eastern Nebraska.

Research team conducts examination in field — (From left) Research team members Matt Girard (CSD intern), Yvon Ukwishaka (SNR graduate student), Sean Kruse (driller's assistant) and Christina Lyons (Beatrice Daily Sun reporter) at Homestead National Historical Park. (School of Natural Resources photo)

Nebraska Water Center Researchers Conduct Statewide Project to Characterize Nitrogen Transformation Beneath the Ground Surface

August 11, 2023

The research team will use their findings to assist ongoing efforts in eliminating nitrate before it reaches groundwater.

UNL Report Finds Nebraska Ag Land Values at All-time High

August 11, 2023

In this RFD-TV segment, Nebraska Extension Economist Jim Jansen discusses the factors affecting Nebraska's unprecedented 2023 ag land values.

Weekly Weather Update: Aug. 10, 2023

August 10, 2023

Last week's rainfall improved Nebraska's overall drought status by 11%, a significant improvement over three months ago when 99% of the state was in some level of drought.

Man filling out paperwork — Remember: You don’t have to hire the first lawyer you consult. You need to have a lawyer you trust. Consider recommendations from friends, family and other ag professionals in the community, or by searching websites like legalmatch.com or lawyers.com.

Preparing for Farm and Ranch Succession: How You Select a Lawyer

August 10, 2023

Insights on how to prepare for a meeting with an attorney, including questions that can help producers decide who will best represent their family's interests.

Farmers in field — Regardless of the type of lease — written, verbal, or even multiple year — the landlord should have clear communication with the tenant. You can avoid any miscommunication or pitfalls by sending a termination notice before Sept. 1, even for written leases.

Terminating a Verbal Farmland Lease in Nebraska

August 10, 2023

The most common legal issue associated with verbal farm leases is how a lease may legally be terminated. In this article, Nebraska Extension shares recommendations and deadlines for clearly communicating lease changes or termination.

Farmer inspects corn field — Nebraska On-Farm Research Network photo

Growing Results: Western Corn Rootworm Control

August 9, 2023

Nebraska farmers are conducting on-farm research to investigate alternative strategies for controlling western corn rootworm.

Aerial farmland photo — Historical farm real estate values for Nebraska are available at USDA. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication)

Nebraska 2023 Farm Real Estate Value and Cash Rent

August 9, 2023

Nebraska's farm real estate value for 2023 averaged $4,240 per acre, reflecting a 13% increase over last year.