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Bethany Johnston

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Work Agricultural Hall (AGH) 211
Lincoln NE 68583-0703
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Work 402-336-2760
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UNL researchers have developed a metamodel to enhance the Global Yield Gap Atlas, a worldwide database that can aid producers in improving yields by providing high-quality agronomic data on 13 major food crops across 70 countries and six continents. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication and Marketing)

Husker Researchers Use Machine Learning to Help Identify Yield Opportunities

September 27, 2024
The research team is generating precise estimates of crop yield potential worldwide, helping farmers, scientists and policymakers identify opportunities to improve agricultural productivity. 

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The Boots to Business Reboot for Farmers and Ranchers is part of the Boots to Business initiative, which supports veterans transitioning into entrepreneurship.

Online Business Training for Veteran Beginning Farmers and Ranchers on Sept. 30

September 27, 2024
This free online training is designed to help veterans explore ag business ownership, providing insights on starting and growing a farming or ranching enterprise, including business planning, financing and marketing.

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Calculating building costs can provide a starting point or guide to begin negotiations — it is also essential to understand what a user or the renter is willing to pay.

Determining a Fair Rent for Farm Buildings

September 27, 2024
Insights on calculating fair rent for farm buildings by evaluating both fixed and variable costs, such as depreciation, property taxes, insurance, and repair expenses, as well as building size, condition, location and risk.

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August 2024 Climate Summary

September 26, 2024
A dry August in Nebraska led to a return of drought for numerous regions, particularly in the northwest and southeast, where 2-category degradations were observed.

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Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Another Dry Week Ahead

September 26, 2024
Harvest efforts will benefit from the warm, dry weather ahead, but there's also a heightened risk of wildfire and worsening drought through the beginning of October.

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Sole proprietor farming businesses use IRS Schedule F, Profit or Loss from Farming to report income and expenses of the farming business. Schedule F can be used by partnerships, corporations, trusts and estates to report farming activities.

Introduction to Schedule F Workshop Scheduled in Mullen

September 26, 2024
Extension professionals will review basic tax information on filing a Schedule F, used by farmers and ranchers to report income and expenses of the business.

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The Beginning Farmer and Rancher workshops offer valuable insight for individuals who are preparing to take over a family farm or ranch, or start a new venture in agriculture. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Workshop Offered in Valentine

September 26, 2024
This workshop is perfect for young farmers, ranchers and anyone interested in understanding their role in family operations.

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Man operates combine in dry bean field
A Panhandle grower undercuts and windrows a field of dry beans so they can dry down and be combined. (Photo by Gary Stone, Nebraska Extension)

Crop Progress: Dry Bean Harvest Reaches Halfway Point

September 26, 2024
Dry bean harvest was at 46% complete by Sept. 22, and harvest of corn, soybean and sorghum continues near average pace.

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