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Programs like ARC and PLC help provide financial stability for farmers facing price fluctuations and yield challenges — critical support for producers in sustaining agriculture during tough market conditions. (CAP photo)

Sizing Up the Farm Bill Safety Net

November 8, 2024
UNL ag finance experts review the farm bill's safety net programs for farmers, highlighting increases in support levels due to higher benchmark prices, the impact of recent price drops on payment triggers, and the potential for increased payments in the upcoming years.

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Nebraska recently made changes to its property tax credit system with the passage of LB34 in 2024, affecting farmers and ranchers who rely on these credits, as it might lead to potential underpayment penalties. Learn more in the webinar linked below.

2024 Income Tax Updates for Farmers and Ranchers

November 8, 2024
Tina Barrett of Nebraska Farm Business, Inc., and Glennis McClure, a UNL Extension educator, provide guidance on essential tax considerations to help farmers and ranchers navigate tax season.

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WildAg Podcast: Episode 3, Prescribed Fire with Brian Teeter

November 8, 2024
Brian Teeter, prescribed fire coordinator at Nebraska Pheasants Forever, highlights the benefits of prescribed fires for both producers and wildlife, and fire management methods they can adopt to safely and successfully promote biodiversity on their land.

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WildAg Podcast: Episode 2, Predator Management with Dr. John Carroll

November 8, 2024
Dr. John Carroll, UNL professor of wildlife ecology and management, joins the WildAg podcast hosts to discuss predators and predator management in agriculturally-dominated landscapes.

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Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Nov. 7, 2024

November 8, 2024
A mix of beneficial rainfall and possible light snow is expected to continue to improve drought conditions next week, with mild temperatures expected early in the week week before cooler weather and more precipitation sets in.

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Harnessing Residual Soil Nitrogen Following a Dry Season: The Key to Smarter Fertilizer Planning for the Coming Season

November 7, 2024
Higher residual nitrogen levels in the soil from this year's dry conditions might offer a valuable opportunity to optimize fertilizer planning, in turn reducing production costs and improving yields in 2025.

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Dirk Charlson goes over a sectional aeronautical chart to participants in his UAV pilot class. Charlson, associate Extension educator for digital agriculture, teaches the requirements to obtain a P107 FAA drone pilot license to a group at the Gage County Extension Office in Beatrice. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication and Marketing

Charlson Educates Ag Professionals on Their Way to Drone Pilot License

November 7, 2024
Charlson, a third-generation pilot, aims to increase technology adoption in fields like farming, construction and emergency response with his new drone teaching courses through UNL.

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Learn essential strategies for role definition, effective communication, financial management, succession planning, and conflict resolution in this webinar, provided by the Center for Agricultural Profitability.

Managing Family Members on the Farm Webinar

November 7, 2024
In this webinar, UNL Agricultural Economist Anastasia Meyer emphasizes creating a shared vision and balancing family dynamics with business goals for sustained success on the farm.

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