UNL CropWatch Nov. 8, 2010: New Tax Bills Make Planning 2010 Taxes Important
Nov. 8, 2010
New tax bills and higher incomes for 2010 make now the time for Nebraska farmers to start thinking about year-end tax planning, says the Nebraska Farm Business Inc. director.
UNL CropWatch Nov. 22, 2010: Farmers and Ranchers College Leads Series Nov. 30 with Family Farm Tran
Nov. 22, 2010
Family farm transitions and the future of agriculture will be featured topics for the first two events in this year's Farmers and Ranchers College.
Started in 2000, the Farmers and Ranchers College provides programs and workshops to help growers in south central Nebraska improve agricultural production and management.
UNL CropWatch Nov. 23, 2010: Western Nebraska Sustainable Ag Conference Dec. 4
Nov. 23, 2010
“Rural Economic Development Revitalizing Rural Communities” is the theme of the 4th Annual Western Sustainable Ag Crops and Livestock Conference, scheduled for Dec. 4 in Ogallala. The conference will take place at the Platte River Inn, 201 Chuckwagon Road, from 8:45 a.m. until 3:45 p.m.
UNL CropWatch Nov. 22, 2010: Market Journal: Workshops Aid in Successful Family Farm Transitions
November 22, 2010
Successful transition of a farm business is based on bringing everyone together to discuss communications and financial planning, says Megan Voss, UNL agricultural economics program director. On this week’s Market Journal she discusses how the upcoming Returning to the Farm workshops can help families do just this.
UNL CropWatch: Nov. 29, 2010 USDA: Crop Condition Report
November 29, 2010
Fall tillage and fertilizer applications were coming to an end as soil temperatures fell below freezing in western Nebraska, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service Nov. 28 report.
UNL CropWatch Nov. 22, 2010: USDA: Harvests Complete; Winter Wheat Condition Below Average
Nov. 22, 2010
For the week ending November 21, 2010, limited precipitation in the form of rain and snow fell as the last row crops fields were being harvested, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Corn and sorghum harvests were virtually complete at 99%.