USDA Extends Application Deadline for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program to Jan. 13
October 6, 2023
The deadline extension is intended to allow more time for farmers currently in harvest season to get assistance and training, and apply for the program.
![Careful consideration should be given when determining stockpile placement. The above photo shows what to avoid, a pile placed directly across the road from a neighbor's driveway. While potentially a good place water quality wise, the neighbor is likely to be upset - especially if the pile stays there for more than a few days. (UNL Water photo) Manure pile in field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2023-10-06-manure-stockpiles.jpeg?itok=Vmp3usIN)
Manure Stockpiles: Mind Your Manners
October 6, 2023
All manure managers should focus on reducing nuisance odor risks and preventing nutrient loss from stored manure piles.
![Historical small grains data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/5t34sj573" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Oat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/oat-field_1.jpeg?itok=hnFhMwBf)
2023 Nebraska Small Grain Acreage and Production
October 6, 2023
Oat production in Nebraska has increased 39% in 2023, reflected by a 33% increase of oat acreage in the state.
![Historical grain stocks data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/xg94hp534" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Wheat grain in pile](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/wheat-grain_0.png?itok=xMX-SwsX)
Nebraska Sept. 1, 2023 Grain Stocks
October 6, 2023
As of Sept. 1, Nebraska wheat stocks were up 19% from 2022, totaling 41.2 million bushels. Corn stocks were down 14% from last year.
Frosted Sorghum and Prussic Acid
October 6, 2023
A review on how to safely graze forage sorghum species after freezing temperatures.
Weekly Weather Update and Outlook: Oct. 5, 2023
October 6, 2023
Nebraska's first freeze for the season is expected tonight, followed by mild weather until mid-week, when another chance of precipitation is anticipated to arrive.
How to Estimate Harvest Losses in Soybean and Corn Fields
October 5, 2023
Knowing where grain losses occur is key to keeping them as low as possible — in this article, extension educators review how to calculate pre-harvest and at-harvest grain losses to determine the source.
The Soil Health Exchange: Natural Solutions to Soil Compaction — Beyond Mechanical Means and Cover Crops
October 5, 2023
Soil health experts share techniques for reducing soil compaction without the use of long-term cover crops.