UNL Soil Health Team Celebrates Year of Success in Advancing Sustainable Agriculture
January 3, 2024
Following eight successful events that stand to impact nearly 13 million acres of U.S. farmland, preparations are underway by the UNL Soil Health Team to deliver more robust sustainable ag research and innovations in 2024.
USDA ‘Hardiness’ Zone Sees Few Changes for Most of Nebraska
December 19, 2023
The new hardiness zone map for Nebraska has shifted the southernmost regions into a new zone — a refinement to the map due to a nearly doubled amount of available weather station data for the region.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Cold Stress Preparation, Feeding Brown Hay and Silage Safely
December 19, 2023
Extension educators provide recommendations on preventing body condition loss in cattle during low temperatures and ways to safely feed heat-damaged hay and silage.
![Historical results for the national USDA NASS pollination survey are available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/d504rk335?locale=en" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Bee on yellow flowers](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/bee-prairie-flower_0.jpeg?itok=PpMFPsJK)
2023 Cost of Pollination Survey Results
December 19, 2023
The survey was sent to 15,500 operations nationally and collected information on acres pollinated, colonies used, and dollars spent for a variety of different crops.
![Historical potato production reports for Nebraska are available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/fx719m44h" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Russet potatoes in a pile](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/potatoes-russet_0.png?itok=h_q7Zn7_)
Nebraska Dec. 1 Potato Stocks
December 19, 2023
Russet potato production in Nebraska is up 29% from last year, according to USDA NASS's latest report.
![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_2.jpeg?itok=EBeHTBIy)
2023 Small Grain County-level Estimates
December 19, 2023
County-level estimates for 2023 small grain acreage, yield and production are now available on the Quick Stats online database.
Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for January 2024
December 19, 2023
Nebraskans can attend a free, in-person farm and ag law clinic in January 2024, or call to arrange a virtual/phone appointment.
Tips for Winter Manure Application
December 15, 2023
Manure application during winter can be a difficult management decision. Consider these points while planning where, when and how to apply manure.