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Richard Perrin

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Professor Agricultural Economics University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Coll Prfsp/Jim Roberts Agricultural Economics University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Work Filley Hall (FYH) 208B

Lincoln NE 68583-0922

Work 402-472-9818 On campus, dial 2-9818

rperrin@unl.edu

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Soybean harvest — Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Harvest on Track, Drought Enhances Pasture Decline

October 18, 2024

Harvest activities for corn and soybean made good progress over the last week, but drought continues to impact winter wheat emergence and pasture conditions.

Very High Fire Danger on Thursday

October 15, 2024

Harvesters are urged to take precautions this week, as dry conditions and strong winds have increased the risk of rapid fire spread in Nebraska and western Iowa.

This Week on N Field: Fire Prevention During Harvest

October 11, 2024

Nebraska Extension Educator Amy Timmerman shares quick tips on preventing combine fires.

Men hold shovels behind ceremonial dig area — (From left) Doug Zalesky, ENREEC director; Joe Luck, associate professor of biological systems engineering and ENREEC associate director; Kent Kirchoff, vice president for sales and marketing with AKRS Equipment; Kurtis Charling, vice president of agricultural technology with Lindsay Corporation; Josh DeMers, Program Manager of The Combine at Invest Nebraska; Mike Boehm, Harlan Vice Chancellor for IANR; and Derek McLean, dean of agricultural research for IANR, shovel dirt at the Aug. 14 groundbreaking ceremony for NFarms, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s precision agriculture initiative. (Photo by Abigayle Warm, ENREEC)

NFarms Groundbreaking Highlights Precision Ag Innovation, Public-private Partnerships

October 11, 2024

NFarms will leverage cutting-edge technology on 3,000 acres to support data-driven agriculture, developing practical solutions for producers and shaping the future of agriculture through education, innovation, and commercialization of ag-tech products.