Dealing with Stress from Winter Weather Woes
January 29, 2024
From subzero temperatures and blizzards to potential flooding in the coming weeks, the Midwest has had a tumultuous 2024 so far. This article provides positive relief strategies to help Nebraskans cope with stress and frustrations from these challenges.
Nebraska On-Farm Research Network Hosts 2024 Annual Results Update Meetings
January 29, 2024
The meetings will be hosted in five cities across Nebraska starting in mid-February, with free attendance and a complimentary 2023 Research Results book for all who attend.
Nebraska Extension Offers Part 107 Drone Test Prep Courses Feb. 7 Through March 6
January 26, 2024
The course will prepare producers to pass the FFA exam and earn a remote pilot certification for commercial use of drones, such as for checking cattle and spraying crops.
![While taking stock of your operation for the new year, it’s also a good time to start planning spring annual forages. While oats are probably the most common cool-season annual forage planted in Nebraska, spring triticale or spring barley are also good options, with comparable forage yield and quality. Oat field in summer](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/oat-field.png?itok=mOT-ZLMZ)
Pasture and Forage Minute: Preparing Your Operation for 2024, Planning Spring Annual Forages
January 23, 2024
Winter brings time to take stock of our current operations and plan for the future, which can make a significant impact on success in the upcoming year.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Winter Insect Mortality and Livestock Water Needs
January 16, 2024
Extension educators review the effects of subzero temperatures on overwintering insects and whether snow can adequately be used as a water source for cattle.
Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for February 2024
January 22, 2024
February's clinics will be located in Fairbury, Norfolk, Stuart and Greeley.
Nebraska Corn Production Clinic Planned for Feb. 5 in Aurora
January 19, 2024
Topics of the free, day-long clinic in Aurora will include management of weeds, insect damage and plant disease, corn planter setup, nitrogen sources and stabilizers, fertilizer applications, and more.
Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Jan. 18, 2024
January 19, 2024
Sunshine and higher temperatures are expected for next week; however, more precipitation is also on the way to Nebraska.