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The Boots to Business Reboot for Farmers and Ranchers is part of the Boots to Business initiative, which supports veterans transitioning into entrepreneurship.

Online Business Training for Veteran Beginning Farmers and Ranchers on Sept. 30

September 27, 2024
This free online training is designed to help veterans explore ag business ownership, providing insights on starting and growing a farming or ranching enterprise, including business planning, financing and marketing.

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Calculating building costs can provide a starting point or guide to begin negotiations — it is also essential to understand what a user or the renter is willing to pay.

Determining a Fair Rent for Farm Buildings

September 27, 2024
Insights on calculating fair rent for farm buildings by evaluating both fixed and variable costs, such as depreciation, property taxes, insurance, and repair expenses, as well as building size, condition, location and risk.

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August 2024 Climate Summary

September 26, 2024
A dry August in Nebraska led to a return of drought for numerous regions, particularly in the northwest and southeast, where 2-category degradations were observed.

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Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Another Dry Week Ahead

September 26, 2024
Harvest efforts will benefit from the warm, dry weather ahead, but there's also a heightened risk of wildfire and worsening drought through the beginning of October.

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Sole proprietor farming businesses use IRS Schedule F, Profit or Loss from Farming to report income and expenses of the farming business. Schedule F can be used by partnerships, corporations, trusts and estates to report farming activities.

Introduction to Schedule F Workshop Scheduled in Mullen

September 26, 2024
Extension professionals will review basic tax information on filing a Schedule F, used by farmers and ranchers to report income and expenses of the business.

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The Beginning Farmer and Rancher workshops offer valuable insight for individuals who are preparing to take over a family farm or ranch, or start a new venture in agriculture. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Workshop Offered in Valentine

September 26, 2024
This workshop is perfect for young farmers, ranchers and anyone interested in understanding their role in family operations.

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A Panhandle grower undercuts and windrows a field of dry beans so they can dry down and be combined. (Photo by Gary Stone, Nebraska Extension)

Crop Progress: Dry Bean Harvest Reaches Halfway Point

September 26, 2024
Dry bean harvest was at 46% complete by Sept. 22, and harvest of corn, soybean and sorghum continues near average pace.

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In Nebraska, hay prices fluctuate throughout the year due to several factors, including weather, supply and demand, and quality. For easy access to current hay prices, bookmark the link to CropWatch's hay markets page below.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Fall Thistle Control, Hay Prices and Drought Concerns

September 26, 2024
Herbicide options for pasture thistles during fall, insights on hay price fluctuations due to factors like drought and market conditions, and addressing the impact of dry weather on pasture health and alfalfa harvest timing. 

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