Soybeans, corn, beef, dairy, cotton and tree nuts were the top commodities exported by the U.S. in 2022 and represented more than half of U.S. agricultural export value.
According to USDA, U.S. agricultural exports in 2022 increased 11%, or $19.5 billion, from the previous record set in 2021.
Clover is one of several legumes that can fix atmospheric nitrogen and provide high quality forage in pastures if interseeded into fields with adequate phosphorus levels and good seed placement.
Extension educators share techniques for finding success while frost seeding legumes in pastures and establishing new alfalfa stands this growing season.
Jhala's new position will support the department's goals in connecting faculty and extension educators throughout Nebraska, creating opportunities for collaborations on translational research, and enriching student experiences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
County-level estimates for 2022 production of corn, sorghum and soybeans are now available on the USDA NASS site.
Forty percent of winter wheat was in poor condition as of Feb. 26.
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 growers, dealers and processors held 4.30 million cwt of potatoes in storage on Feb. 1.
The number of Nebraska farms declined by 500 during 2022, while total land in farms and ranches remained unchanged.
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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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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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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