Staying Current on Forage Prices
June 18, 2024
There are several resources that Nebraska producers can use to stay up to date on current hay prices. Use these sites to stay informed throughout the forage production season.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. (Photo by Gary Stone) Dry bean field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/dry-beans-1_0.jpg?itok=vj2LECZz)
Crop Progress: Dry Bean Planting on Track to End Early
June 17, 2024
With just 6% of the crop remaining, dry edible bean planting is significantly ahead of last year's pace. Sorghum planting was down to 8% left, as of June 16.
Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: June 13, 2024
June 14, 2024
Next week will bring more severe weather to Nebraska, with chances of up to six inches of rain for the central and northeastern regions. Precipitation may also lead to flooding across the eastern half of the state.
Wheat Disease Update for June 14, 2024
June 14, 2024
As of this week, stripe rust has been observed in all wheat-growing regions of Nebraska. Leaf rust has expanded range as well but is not expected to significantly impact yield.
This Week on N Field: Precision Sprayer Part 2
June 13, 2024
Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala goes into depth on the advantages of the new John Deere precision sprayer's dual tank system.
Extension Crop and Pest Reports (June 10-14)
June 13, 2024
Extension educators share their observations in Nebraska fields this week.
![Center for Agricultural Profitability webinars are free to attend and recorded for viewing at any time. For a list of upcoming webinars, visit the <a href="https://events.unl.edu/cap/upcoming/" target="_blank">CAP website</a>.](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/family-potato-field.png?itok=7MlSgglD)
2023 Nebraska Farm Business Financial Averages
June 13, 2024
This webinar provides benchmarking data for producers regarding Nebraska farm and ranch incomes, ratios and family living data.
![Jordyn Bader discusses her work with the ag-tech startup Marble Technologies during the Heuermann Lecture on May 29. She was part of a panel of ag-tech entrepreneurs that also included (from left) Shane Forney of Sentinel Fertigation; Chad Johnson of Grain Weevil; Jacob Hansen of ALA Engineering; and Jessica Korinek of Nave Analytics. (Photo by Cara Pesek, IANR Media) Woman stands in front of panel sitting on stage](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/2024-06-014-heuermann-lecture.jpg?itok=OdI1SaU0)
Heuermann Lecture Panel Touts Nebraska’s Ag Tech Strength
June 13, 2024
The lecture highlighted Nebraska’s strengths in ag tech, including diverse startups, increased venture capital, and large-scale strategic investments enabling research innovations.