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Major Nebraska Rivers and Their Drainages: Part 1

April 19, 2023

This new series by Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone highlights the main rivers in Nebraska and their impacts across the Midwest and Northern Plains.

Crop field — The May webinar will examine the latest average cash rental rates in the state as reported in the recently released Nebraska Farm Real Estate Report and offer insight on adjusting rental rates considering high commodity prices this year.

Ag Land Management Webinar to Offer the Latest on Cash Rents, Changing Commodity Prices for 2023

April 19, 2023

The May 15 webinar is free and will give attendees the opportunity to submit land management questions for the presenters to answer during the presentation.

Irrigated alfalfa — For maximum season production, the first alfalfa cutting typically requires six to seven inches of water — if soil profiles are currently very dry, spring irrigation should be considered.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Early Season Alfalfa Irrigation, Trigger Dates and Weed Control

April 19, 2023

This week — Strategies for irrigating alfalfa in early season dry soil conditions, grazing to control abundant weed growth due to drought and forming a drought plan.

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

Crop Progress: Corn Planting Begins in Nebraska

April 19, 2023

Corn planting got underway last week in Nebraska, and USDA NASS estimates oat planting is more than 50% completed.

Potatoes — Historical potato stocks data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

2023 Nebraska Potato Stocks for April

April 19, 2023

April 1, 2023 potato stocks were the lowest since 2017, when a record low of 1.7 million cwt was set.

Hands in soil — Advanced demonstrations, innovative research and a panel discussion will be just a few of the educational opportunities offered at the second Nebraska Soil Health School on June 27-28 in North Platte.

Second Nebraska Soil Health School Registration Open

April 19, 2023

Registration is due June 20 for the second Nebraska Soil Health School to be hosted June 27-28 at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center in North Platte.

This Week on N Field: Pesticide Glove Safety

April 18, 2023

Nebraska Extension Educator Amy Timmerman demonstrates why some of the most popular safety gloves on today's market don't provide enough protection for producers during agricultural applications.

Drought Monitor — Nebraska drought conditions on March 28, 2023. (Source: National Drought Mitigation Center)

March 2023 Brings Colder and Drier Conditions to the State

April 13, 2023

March precipitation did little to stymie ongoing drought in Nebraska, with large swaths of the northeast, southwest and Panhandle remaining in extreme and exceptional drought conditions.