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All are welcome to attend the training sessions, which will feature discussions on how producers can best use manure on their operations, as well as an update on land application regulations.

The dry bean report includes a description and summary of the trials, and tables that list yield, 100 seed-weight and test weight adjusted at 14% moisture, and other phenological data for each variety within the market classes.

For more than 25 years, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Department of Agricultural Economics has administered the annual Nebraska Rural Poll. In partnership with Rural Prosperity Nebraska and Nebraska Extension, the survey gauges Nebraskans’ views on a wide range of subjects, from climate to education. State and congressional delegates often use the findings in policy-making decisions. However, this year the Rural Poll found another use.

Throughout the fall 2022 season, FarmBits podcast guests highlighted advancements in precision irrigation technologies and imagery services in the agricultural industry.

Photo courtesy Center for Agricultural Profitability | Nathan Lykins/realagstock UNL experts discuss recent developments in natural gas prices and their implications in fertilizer prices, fertilizer affordability relative to crop prices and more in this update on world fertilizer markets from the Center of Agricultural Profitability.

Just as in 2021, white potatoes continued to lead production in Nebraska in 2022, reflecting 69% of the total stocks as of Dec. 1. Russets accounted for 29%.

As of Jan. 1, 64% of winter wheat was in fair to excellent condition in Nebraska.

Nebraska Extension Educator Ben Beckman explains how to accurately read and use a hay test, and options for using low-quality hay and silage.

Studies have shown that providing windbreaks for cattle leads to increased calving success and improved body condition. Extension educators review ways to maximize the benefits of snow cover on alfalfa and maintain animal health during periods of extreme cold and wind.

On Jan. 26, Fremont Corn Expo attendees will hear the latest information and research on corn production in Nebraska. After a two-year hiatus, the Fremont Corn Expo will return on Jan. 26, bringing Nebraska farmers the opportunity to hone their corn production and marketing strategies for 2023.

Photo courtesy Center for Agricultural Profitability | Erin Ehnle Brown/realagstock In these workshops, UNL experts will decode marketing lingo and guide participants in learning how to use historic grain market information to inform their 2023 grain marketing decisions and management of production costs.

There are three dates scheduled for free, in-person farm and ag law clinics in January. 

Photo by Laura Thompson During six meetings across the state, Nebraska farmers and agronomists will present results of their 2022 on-farm research studies on cover crops, variable rate seeding, starter fertilizer, biological products, seed treatments, variable rate nitrogen management and more.

Sunday, January 1, 2023

Agriculture is a rewarding business, but it does come with stressors – weather, cattle and grain prices, debt, etc. -- that can stack on top of each other. It’s important to recognize the value a person brings to an operation compared to the markets, number of acres you own, or the number in your bank account. Farmers and ranchers tend to struggle with a lack of routine, or lack of structure that comes with the business and having to always be flexible when dealing with the unknown. Producers tend to push through these adversities without giving themselves grace.

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Sunday, January 1, 2023

Knowing annual cow costs is the foundation for evaluating and making management decisions that can improve profitability for a cow-calf enterprise. Significant increases in input costs are challenging producers to examine cost of production and identify where there may be opportunities to adjust the production system. Calculating costs and breaking them into categories gives understanding into where there may be opportunity to make changes.

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Sunday, January 1, 2023

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Sunday, January 1, 2023

The 2023 Beef Feedlot Roundtable Series is an event that you won’t want to miss! We encourage feedlot owners, managers, employees, and allied industry to join Nebraska Extension February 7-9th as we dive into a series of timely topics covering feedlot management. Highlights from the program include the use of roller compacted concrete, implications of increasing hot carcass weight, and new requirements on implanting with speakers from UNL Extension and producers.

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Sunday, January 1, 2023

Expected progeny differences (EPDs) are a widely utilized tool in making genetic decisions centered around breeding objectives. With the progression of DNA technology, the industry has been able to incorporate genomics into the numbers that calculate EPDs. Prior to inclusion of genomic information, we relied on pedigree-based relationships that operate on the averages. This assumes a 50% contribution from the dam and 50% contribution from the sire. However, we know that offspring can relate more heavily to one parent or the other and that relationship varies from trait to trait.

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