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Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA. Despite the onset of summer heat, the condition of most Nebraska crops in 2024 continues to be well above last year's progress. Harvest for winter wheat and oats is also advancing above average pace.

Monday, July 8, 2024

Corn harvested after the kernel reaches maturation as earlage, snaplage or high-moisture corn are alternatives to harvesting dry corn for use as cattle feed. 

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Monday, July 8, 2024

As the middle of the grazing season approaches now is a good time to look at weather conditions over the past couple of months and the forecasts for the rest of the grazing season to gain some insight into the forage supply for the rest of the year. At this point most native cool-season range grasses have reached their peak standing forage and won’t put on more growth unless conditions are favorable this fall. Most warm-season grasses are in the middle of their rapid growth stage currently. Current moisture conditions as well as continued precipitation are important for warm-season growth.

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Getting maximum weed control from cover crops without affecting row crop yield is a matter of termination timing. Learn more in this episode of N Field.

For producers planting annual forages on cropland, note that the current sign-up period for annual forage insurance ends July 15 for annual forages planted from Aug. 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025. UNL ag finance experts discuss changes to the Annual Forage Insurance Program (AFIP) and tips for how to integrate annual forage insurance coverage into your program.

Stormy skies continue for Nebraska next week, with most of the state expected to receive about an inch or more in rainfall by July 10.

Wheat grows at the agriculture fields at 84th and Havelock. (Photo by Craig Chandler/University Communication) When Nebraska farmers see a seed bag marked with the blue tag from NCIA, they have the assurance that the seed has received unbiased third-party quality assurance, meeting the standards for germination, purity and variety identity.

The spearmint plots at PREEC in Scottsbluff were harvested on Oct. 9, 2023, by UNL students Kasun Lakmini, left, Piumi Ishara, and Sujani De Silva. (Photo by Chabella Guzman) UNL researchers are investigating the crop's ability to produce favorable yields in the Panhandle's semi-arid climate, with continued focus on determining an optimum fertilizer and application rate for mint production.

Historical crop acreage reports for Nebraska are available at USDA. Most Nebraska crop plantings are slightly higher this year, with dry edible pea acreage at a nearly 30% increase over 2023.

Historical grain stocks data for Nebraska is available at USDA. Most Nebraska grain stocks are currently higher than 2023, with wheat leading at a 42% increase.

Historical U.S. crop acreage reports are available at USDA. Nationwide, acreage planted for corn is down 3% from last year and soybean acreage is up 3%.

A bumblebee gathers pollen at a Rocky Mountain Bee plant in the southern Panhandle of Nebraska. (Photo by Chabella Guzman) This year's conference will feature presentations by Nebraska Extension and NRCS on pollinators and other beneficial insects, specialty crops and backyard farming, and animal husbandry, plus discussions on mental health and wellness.

Maria Fernanda Sanches, an intern at the High Plains Ag Lab, prepares a root sample at the Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center’s lab in Scottsbluff. (Photo by Chabella Guzman) Husker researchers are investigating how wheat root systems impact yield in historical and new varieties to inform the UNL wheat breeding program for future cultivars.

Speeding up grazing during wet conditions and slowing down during dry times is a reliable way to adjust grazing to match current conditions. Nebraska Extension educators share tips on adjusting grazing strategies for summer weather and forage growth, and deciding on the best date for sub-irrigated meadow hay harvest.

Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA. Dry bean planting has come to an end in Nebraska, and producers are now working on winter wheat harvest.

Monday, July 1, 2024 Lincoln, Neb. — University of Nebraska-Lincoln doctorate candidate Drew Lakamp is researching if an animal’s genetics impact its microbiome. This information could be used to predict cattle performance and help reduce diseases in cattle through genetic selection.Spanish: