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Corn field during harvest — Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Corn Harvest at Finish Line, Sorghum Close Behind

November 18, 2024

Harvest for corn and sorghum is pacing closely to last year's operations, meaning harvest 2024 should finalize within a week or so — just in time for a well-earned Thanksgiving respite.

Pesticide application in field — Producers, landowners and pesticide applicators are invited to attend an upcoming webinar on pesticide application changes to better understand what options they have in order to continue using insecticides, fungicides and herbicides for pest management.

Webinar on New EPA Pesticide Labels and Mitigations for Producers Nov. 20

November 18, 2024

What do the changes related to pesticide applications mean for landowners and pesticide applicators in the Midwest? Find out during this webinar, hosted by the North Central IPM Center.

wheat field — Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Minor Recovery in Soil Moisture, Crop Conditions Following Rain

November 15, 2024

Recent rainfall led to slight gains in winter wheat and pasture conditions, and soybean harvest is officially done in Nebraska, with corn harvest not far behind.

Combine and grain truck harvest corn field — The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires companies, including many farms and ranches, to report their beneficial ownership information. (Photo by Gary Stone/Nebraska Extension)

Nebraska Extension to Host 'Filing a Beneficial Ownership Interest' Workshop in Scottsbluff

November 8, 2024

The Corporate Transparency Act went into effect this year, requiring many business owners to file a BOI report by Jan. 1, 2025. This workshop will help attendees understand the process of filing a BOI report to satisfy compliance guidelines.

USDA Designates Nebraska Counties as Primary Natural Disaster, Drought Areas

November 8, 2024

Numerous Nebraska counties have been included in the designation for emergency loans to replace essential ag operation items. See this article for a breakdown on assistance by disaster type and county.

Tractor in field — 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.

Woman filling out paperwork — 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.

WildAg Podcast: Episode 3, Prescribed Fire with Brian Teeter

November 8, 2024

Nebraska Pheasants Forever's Brian Teeter discusses the benefits of prescribed fires for both producers and wildlife, and shares fire management methods that producers can adopt to safely and successfully promote biodiversity on their land.