Central Plains Irrigation Association to Host 2023 Conference in Kearney
February 2, 2023
The 2023 CPIA Conference will help producers maximize investments in their irrigation systems with presentations on pivot performance, sensors, drones, cover crop and residue management, and chemigation.
Growth and Modification Set for 2023 TAPS Year
February 1, 2023
TAPS is expanding its competition in 2023 with a new irrigated popcorn competition, a cover crops option for sprinkler corn, and a new location for the sorghum competition. The expansion also includes a new TAPS competition in Colorado.
December 2022 was Stormy and Colder than Normal
February 1, 2023
In addition to below-normal temperatures closing out 2022 in Nebraska, last year also ranks as the fourth-driest on record for the state.
Crop Progress: Topsoil Moisture Improved in January
January 31, 2023
Throughout the month of January, topsoil moisture supplies improved in Nebraska, while winter wheat condition remained steady.
Funds Available to Help Restore and Protect Rangeland
January 31, 2023
Landowners interested in receiving funding to address the spread of invasive woody vegetation on rangeland should apply at their local NRCS field office by Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Grazing with Snow Cover, Forage Inventory
January 31, 2023
Insights on the importance of snow cover for pastures and its impacts on livestock, and taking inventory of feed resources for the remainder of winter.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Planning Spring Annual Forages, More on Deciphering Hay Tests
January 31, 2023
Extension educators review considerations for spring annual forages in Nebraska, and analyze RFV and RFQ estimates in hay tests.
Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for February
January 31, 2023
There are five dates scheduled for free, in-person farm and ag law clinics in February.