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Husker Faculty will Discuss Digital Ag at Commodity Classic

Latest Updates from cropwatch.unl.edu - Thu, 03/02/2023 - 16:01
Laura Thompson, Nebraska Extension, and Laila Puntel, UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, will present research findings and insights on ag technology and on-farm research during the March 9-11 Commodity Classic in Orlando, Florida. Recordings of their presentations will be available at a later date for those who don't attend in person. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication and Marketing) UNL's Laura Thompson and Laila Puntel will highlight their research on remote sensing in nitrogen fertilizer management and share insights on what the data-driven “farm of the future” will look like and the path ag producers will take to reach it.

McClure Discusses 2023 Crop Production Challenges on RFD-TV

Latest Updates from cropwatch.unl.edu - Thu, 03/02/2023 - 14:27
UNL Farm and Ranch Management Analyst Glennis McClure appears on RFD-TV to discuss crop production costs and strategies for mitigation financial burdens during the 2023 growing season.

Nebraska Agriculture a Leader in the Region and the Country

Latest Updates from cropwatch.unl.edu - Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:59
Photo courtesy Center for Agricultural Profitability | Hailey Walmsley/realagstock UNL agricultural economics experts shed light on the impact of Nebraska agriculture in the United States.

Producer Perspectives: Farm and Ranch Transition and Succession

Latest Updates from cropwatch.unl.edu - Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:20
Nebraska Extension Educator Allan Vyhalnek chats with David Endorf of Daylon, and June and Ryan Loseke of Columbus — three Nebraska producers who share their experiences surrounding transition and succession of their operations. Nebraska Extension Educator Allan Vyhnalek interviews two families currently going through the process of transition and succession of their operations.

How to Increase Your Happiness in 2023—Part 6

In week 6 of “The Science of Well-Being,” we learn about the importance of time affluence and the value of time versus the value of money.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Understanding TDN Values, Planning Summer Grazing

Latest Updates from cropwatch.unl.edu - Wed, 03/01/2023 - 17:46
After intense drought conditions and heavily grazed pastures last year, producers may want to consider strategies like reducing stocking rates, delaying spring turnout and seeded annual forages in their forage plans for 2023. Reviewing the impact of TDN values in hay tests, and considerations for spring and summer forage plans following the severe drought conditions and heavy grazing experienced in 2022.

Nebraska On-Farm Research Network Releases 2022 Results Publication

Latest Updates from cropwatch.unl.edu - Wed, 03/01/2023 - 16:32
All Nebraska On-Farm Research results books are free to the public and available as PDF downloads. The nearly 70 on-farm research studies conducted by Nebraska farmers in 2022 addressed fertility and soil management, cover crops, crop protection, equipment and non-traditional products, including biologicals.

2023 TAPS Competitions Kicks Off with Learn, Launch, Interact Event

Latest Updates from cropwatch.unl.edu - Wed, 03/01/2023 - 11:12
Free to attend, the kickoff event will include a tour of Corteva Agriscience and a launch of the 2023 TAPS Competition, where participants will learn about the process of competing throughout the 2023 growing season.

No Change in Dicamba Cutoff Date in Nebraska for 2023

Latest Updates from cropwatch.unl.edu - Tue, 02/28/2023 - 16:35
Though Illinois, Iowa, Indiana and South Dakota have received new guidelines for the cutoff date to apply dicamba-based herbicides this year, Nebraska's cutoff date remains June 30. Nebraska's cutoff date of June 30 for application of Engenia, Tavium and XtendiMax in soybean remains unchanged for the 2023 growing season.

Nebraska County-level Commodity Estimates

Latest Updates from cropwatch.unl.edu - Tue, 02/28/2023 - 14:36
County-level estimates for 2022 production of corn, sorghum and soybeans are now available on the USDA NASS site.

Crop Progress: Slight Decline of Winter Wheat in February

Latest Updates from cropwatch.unl.edu - Tue, 02/28/2023 - 13:28
Forty percent of winter wheat was in poor condition as of Feb. 26.

Nebraska 2022 Crop Values Down 10%

Latest Updates from cropwatch.unl.edu - Tue, 02/28/2023 - 12:54
The value of Nebraska's crop production is down for all major crops, with deficits ranging from 9% deficit in corn to 22% in winter wheat.

Nebraska Feb. 1 Potato Stocks

Latest Updates from cropwatch.unl.edu - Tue, 02/28/2023 - 12:37
Nebraska growers, dealers and processors held 4.30 million cwt of potatoes in storage on Feb. 1.

Nebraska Farm Numbers Lower

Latest Updates from cropwatch.unl.edu - Tue, 02/28/2023 - 12:27
The number of Nebraska farms declined by 500 during 2022, while total land in farms and ranches remained unchanged.

Identifying Your Competitive Advantage

Latest Updates from beef.unl.edu - Mon, 02/27/2023 - 16:36
Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Livestock producers can enhance success by identifying and exploiting their competitive advantage in relation to their competition. What is special or unique about the product you produce, your skills, background, reputation, business structure, location or service that sets you apart from others?  What gives you a “leg up” on the competition?

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Risk Management Workshops for Cattle Producers Set for March

Latest Updates from beef.unl.edu - Mon, 02/27/2023 - 13:14
Wednesday, March 1, 2023

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension will host a price risk management workshop for cattle producers in Falls City, Holdrege and Kearney. Attendees will learn strategies designed to reduce risk exposure to achieve a profitable outcome in uncertain times.

Current issues facing the cattle industry will be discussed to help producers to make more informed decisions facing the industry.

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Registration Opens for 2023 Nebraska Ranch Practicum

Latest Updates from beef.unl.edu - Mon, 02/27/2023 - 11:47
Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Ranchers interested in learning about the latest cutting-edge research in range livestock production from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are encouraged to register for the 2023 Nebraska Ranch Practicum offered by Nebraska Extension.

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Early Herd Rebuilding Could Happen Through the Bred Cow Market

Latest Updates from beef.unl.edu - Mon, 02/27/2023 - 10:47
Wednesday, March 1, 2023

This article was first published by "In the Cattle Markets" on Feb. 13, 2023. 

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Filling Spring and Early Summer Forage Gaps Webinar March 16

Latest Updates from beef.unl.edu - Mon, 02/27/2023 - 10:28
Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Many cow/calf producers are short on hay and hoping for an early spring. This webinar will discuss some options for getting lactating cows fed until pasture is ready.

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Scheduling Early Breeding Soundness Exams for Bulls due to Extreme Winter Conditions

Latest Updates from beef.unl.edu - Fri, 02/24/2023 - 14:56
Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Nebraska and much of the Great Plains have experienced above normal snowfall coupled with extremely cold temperatures and high winds resulting in -20 to -60° F wind chills this winter. Extreme cold can result in frostbite to extremities in cattle including the testicles, which in turn can have a negative impact on spermatogenesis.

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