Soil Amendments
December 9, 2019
Soil amendments are any materials that when added to soil will improve its properties and processes. Amendments such as lime, gypsum, manure, or biochar can provide many benefits to production systems by improving soil chemical, physical, and biological properties. Some examples of production benefits from amendments include raising pH, adding nutrients, increasing soil organic matter, mitigating salt-affected soils, and improving soil water storage.
Farm Program Decisions, Analysis, and Impacts
December 6, 2019
The 2018 Farm Bill ushered in new farm program decisions for the 2019 and 2020 production years. An analysis of program details and the current market outlook can help producers make informed decisions regarding farm programs and the impact those decisions will have on risk management decisions on the farm.
Variety Test Plot Results from Nebraska Sorghum Growers
December 6, 2019
Results from the Nebraska Grain Sorghum Producers variety test show yields ranging from 87.23 to 129.75 bu/ac. Mike Baker, chair of the Nebraska Sorghum Board, conducted the trial and discusses this year's conditions.
Grain Sorghum Research in Western Nebraska
December 5, 2019
Grain sorghum variety testing was conducted at the Henry J. Stumpf International Wheat Center near Grant this year. The trial of 24 grain sorghum varieties also evaluated the effects of row spacing, comparing 15- and 30-inch rows.
Confronting Cropping Challenges Program Starts Dec. 16
December 5, 2019
Farmers in northeast Nebraska will have an opportunity to learn from cropping issues they may have faced in 2019, make plans for 2020, and renew their private pesticide applicator license at the Confronting Cropping Challenges programs Dec. 16-20.
Dec. 17 Webinar: Keeping Stress Levels in Check on the Farm
December 4, 2019
Farm stress levels ramped up in 2019 due to a number of weather and market challenges. This noon-hour webinar provides strategies for dealing with the stress of farming or ranching in today’s difficult economic environment.
North Central Nebraska Women in Ag to Meet Dec. 16
December 4, 2019
The new North Central Nebraska Women in Ag program for female agriculture landowners, farmers, ranchers will meet Dec. 16 in Valentine.
Why Should You Prepare and Use Crop Budgets?
December 4, 2019
The 2020 Crop Production Budgets for Nebraska are now available. They include 80 budgets for 15 crops, available in both PDF and customizable Excel formats.