UNL CropWatch Aug. 11, 2010: Correct Harvest Timing Makes the Best Silage
August 11, 2010
Timing of your harvest operation can make all the difference between a higher quality, nutritious silage and one that’s not.
UNL CropWatch August 4, 2010: Protect New Alfalfa from Grasshoppers
August 4, 2010
August plantings of alfalfa work well, especially when there’s sufficient moisture. This year, however, grasshoppers may present a frustrating and potentially costly challenge for growers. To avoid grasshopper problems and protect your investment:
UNL CropWatch Aug. 12, 2010: USDA: Nebraska's 2010 Corn and Soybean Prospects Excellent
August 12, 2010
Based on August 1 conditions, Nebraska’s corn crop is forecast at 1.54 billion bushels, 2% below last year’s record production and the second largest of record, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office.
CropWatch Aug. 9, 2010: USDA: Nebraska Crop Report
August 9, 2010
For the week ending August 8, the last fields of wheat were being harvested in the northern Panhandle as heat and high humidity covered the state, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Temperatures averaged 2 degrees above normal with highs that reach 100 and lows in the mid 50s.
UNL CropWatch August 10, 2010: Nebraska Farm Real Estate at Record High
August 11, 2010
Nebraska's farm real estate value rose from 2009, extending a trend that began in 1993, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics
Service Nebraska Field Office. Farm real estate value on January 1, 2010, averaged $1,460 per acre, a record high. This is up $120 per acre or 9% higher than last year’s level.