Clyde Ogg

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Work Hardin Hall (HARH) 605
Lincoln NE 68583-0996
US
Work 402-472-7546 On campus, dial 2-7546
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Stacks of hay
Hay quality varies yearly, impacting cattle feed needs and supplemental strategies. Accurate hay testing helps producers avoid underfeeding or overfeeding during winter, which can affect herd health and fertility and help manage costs effectively.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Grazing Bt Corn Residue and Testing Hay

October 29, 2024
Nebraska Extension Beef Educator Ben Beckman weighs in on the importance of informed feed management to optimize cattle health and productivity this fall and winter.

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Winter wheat seedlings in field during autumn
Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Condition Continues Decline

November 6, 2024
Winter wheat continued its slow decline due to dryness at the end of October, with another 6% of the crop reaching poor-very poor condition as of Nov. 3.

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

Crop Progress: Soybean Harvest in Final Phase

October 29, 2024
While drought continues to cause a slow decline in soil moisture and pasture conditions, the dry weather has kept harvest on schedule — dry beans and soybean will finish soon, and corn is ahead of average pace.

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This Week on N Field: Harvest Fires Happen — How to be Prepared

October 25, 2024
The latest forecast includes another elevated risk of wildfires early next week. Check these tips to ensure you're prepared to act quickly if a fire ignites during harvest operations. 

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Pesticide application in soybean

EPA Releases Pesticide and Endangered Species Educational Resources Toolbox

October 25, 2024
The EPA’s toolbox offers resources like handouts, guidance documents, presentations and webinars to help farmers, crop consultants and environmental educators understand and comply with pesticide regulations related to endangered species.

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Man stands in lab near plants
Husker research into sorghum's natural self-defenses benefits from the university's “holistic” multidisciplinary approach, said Joe Louis, Harold W. Eberhard Professor of Agricultural Entomology. That wide-ranging research method pinpointed a key plant hormone that strengthens sorghum's self-protection against a major threat, the sugarcane aphid. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication and Marketing)

Husker Findings Boost Understanding of Sorghum’s Pest Resistance

October 25, 2024
UNL researchers have identified a hormone that boosts sorghum's resistance to the sugarcane aphid, offering a sustainable pest control option through enhanced natural defenses.

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Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Rain Finally Falls on Nebraska

October 25, 2024
Warmer temperatures may return early next week, with record highs possible. More rain is tentatively forecasted for next weekend, with hopes for additional moisture in November.

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Rye and clover cover crop in corn field

National Cover Crop Survey Seeks Farm Advisor Insights

October 24, 2024
Professionals who help farmers in decision-making are encouraged to share their opinions and experiences on cover crop utilization to enhance ag programs, education, research and other industry initiatives.

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