Charles Wortmann

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Work Keim Hall (Keim) 202
Lincoln NE 68583-0915
US
Work 402-472-2811 On campus, dial 2-2811
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Faculty Bio

Research Cited in CW
How Manure Impacts Soil Aggregation

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What is the Value of Financial and Business Management to Ag Producers?

May 20, 2022
This article analyzes the correlation between Nebraska producers' management prowess, as measured by a Business IQ survey, and the financial performance of their farming operation.

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Wheat streak mosaic

Wheat Disease Update: May 19

May 20, 2022
Recent drought-like conditions have slowed the onset of diseases in wheat fields, with only trace levels of diseases observed in southeast Nebraska so far.

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Webinar Planned on Post-pandemic Agricultural Outlook

May 19, 2022
The webinar will explore post-pandemic economic factors that will shape agriculture’s outlook in the year ahead.

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Successful Land Link Match in the Panhandle

May 18, 2022
The Nebraska Land Link program has made its first successful match for a Panhandle farm family seeking an individual to assume the long-term management roles of their operation. 

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Farmer on land

Managing Through Drought with USDA Conservation and Assistance Programs

May 18, 2022
This webinar discusses the USDA FSA’s drought relief and response through standing and emergency provisions of FSA programs, including the CRP, LFP, ECP, ELRP and additional assistance to come.

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Silage making

Pasture and Forage Minute: Small Grain Harvesting for Forage, Management Strategies for Musk Thistle, Pasture Fertilizer

May 18, 2022
Extension educators review the pros and cons of harvesting small grains for forage this year, and share tips on how to control musk thistle and fertilize warm-season grass pastures. 

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Irrigation circles

USDA Seeks Feedback from Producers About 2022 Crops, Stocks, Inventories and Values

May 18, 2022
Two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey, will assess crop acreage and stock levels in Nebraska as of June 1, 2022.

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Soybean field

Crop Progress: Corn Planting Makes Slight Gain, Soybeans Fall Further Behind 2021 Pace

May 18, 2022
While corn planting made a 6% improvement over last week, soybean planting fell behind another 9% in comparison to last year's pace in May.

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