Samuel Wortman
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- Assoc Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Ideas for Estate and Transition Planning: Life Insurance Backed Buy-Sell Agreement
October 11, 2024
This article discusses how farm and ranch families can use a life insurance policy to ensure liquidity for on-farm heirs who must buy out siblings' shares upon a parent's death.
Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Majority of State Now in Drought
October 11, 2024
Rapid drought development in Nebraska is overlapping a critical time for winter wheat crop development, causing below-normal emergence, as well as heightened risk of wildfire during harvest.
Nebraska Potato Summary for 2023
October 10, 2024
Final numbers for the 2023 potato production season have been released, and Nebraska's report reflects an increase in acreage and yield.
2024 Nebraska Small Grain Acreage and Production
October 10, 2024
Despite a decrease in planted acreage, Nebraska oat production is up 95% from 2023.
Nebraska Sept. 1, 2024 Grain Stocks
October 10, 2024
Nebraska's oat production in 2024 was substantially higher than recent years, leading to a 70% increase in on-farm stocks in September.
Emergency Planning is Essential for the Home, Farm or Ranch
October 10, 2024
Fall harvest is one of the most dangerous seasons of the year for producers. It's never too late to make a plan with your family in the event of wildfire, entrapment, injury or other farm accident.
UNL-TAPS Irrigation Ranges Across State and Competitions in 2024
October 10, 2024
With Nebraska's varying weather conditions during the 2024 growing season, rainfall totals and irrigation decisions will play a key role in determining winners for the TAPS corn, sorghum and soybean competitions.
Soybean Tentiform Leafminer Found in Nebraska
October 10, 2024
A new soybean pest has moved into Nebraska — the soybean tentiform leafminer was positively identified in a Madison County field last month. At present, there are no known management methods for this insect.