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During the first two weeks of September, growers of small grains around the country will be contacted by USDA NASS to measure 2022 acreage, yield and production for small grains.

Industry stakeholders can comment on EPA's newly proposed mitigation measures to protect aquatic plant communities by decreasing atrazine runoff from treated fields.

Sustained heat in the 100s and below-normal precipitation throughout July led to increased drought stress across Nebraska, with severe implications for pasture and sorghum conditions heading into August.

The current forecast holds a slightly cooler trend for Nebraska in August, with temperatures ranging from the 70s to low 90s through the end of the month and widespread precipitation anticipated Aug. 19-20 and Aug. 24-26.

Based on Aug. 1 conditions, Nebraska's 2022 crop production is forecast to be lower than last year's across the board, with the most substantial deficits in oats, alfalfa hay and winter wheat.

As of Aug. 14, corn and soybeans were maturing near the five-year average pace, while dry edible beans fell 27% behind last year's growth.

Attendees of the 2021 inaugural Southeast Nebraska Alfalfa and Wheat Expo listen as former Nebraska Extension Educator Melissa Bartels shares insights about alfalfa diseases. The second annual expo will feature Nebraska Extension insights on a wide array of alfalfa and winter wheat interests — variety recommendations, underseeding red clover, cost-share programs, feeding wheat grain, and issues surrounding pest, disease and irrigation management.

Compared to previous forecasts, there is a higher probability of below-average yields for both irrigated and rainfed corn, especially in the western fringe in the region. Overall, the regional average yield is expected to be 5% (irrigated corn) and 7% (rainfed corn) below the historical averages.

Nebraska Extension educators share recommendations on harvesting and storing drought-stressed corn for silage, and the most efficient ways to minimize hay bale weather loss.

The term “community environment” can cover everything from culture to safety to infrastructure. But when Shawn Kaskie, a Rural Prosperity Nebraska extension educator based in Broken Bow, discusses community environment, he has one specific meaning in mind.

“For communities to thrive,” Kaskie said, “leaders and business owners must build and grow a robust entrepreneurial environment.”

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This recipe is adapted from The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen cookbook.

Nutrition Software Used:  ESHA Food ProcessorNewsletter/Program:  Nutrition Education Program Archive Link: https://food.unl.edu/nutrition-education-program-nepContact Info: Jean Ann FischerTaxonomy Term Description: 

The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) delivers evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions through a combination of education strategies coupled with multi-level community changes that occur within the environment to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles.

This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP and Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sunflower butter
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• Pinch salt (optional)
• 1/2 cup cornmeal

Directions:

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Spray a large cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, stir together the sunflower butter, maple syrup and salt if desired, adding a little warm water if the dough is too stiff. Place cornmeal in a shallow dish.
4. Using a spoon, scoop mixture and roll into 1-inch balls. Then roll each ball into cornmeal. Place on cookie sheet and flatten slightly with your hand. Bake the cookies until just firm, about 10 to 13 minutes.
5. Allow cookies to cool on cookie sheet for 5-10 minutes. Then remove from cookie sheet and transfer to a wire rack or a plate to cool completely.
6. Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for 1-2 days or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Category:  Desserts Yield: 12 cookies Serving Size: 1 cookieCalories: 190Total Fat: 12Saturated Fat: 1Potassium: 4Total Sugars: 10Iron: 6Vitamin D: 0Calcium: 2Protein: 4Fiber: 1Added Sugars: 10Total Carbohydrates: 19Sodium: 85Cholesterol: 0Photo by Brooke Andrew

Estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the week of Aug. 8.

Extension educators share recommendations on terminating verbal land and pasture leases when disputes arise.

Heat is projected to dominate in the central Plains over the next two weeks, and with few precipitation opportunities, further warm-season crop deterioration is anticipated.

Topics of the workshop will include an overview of how trade policy was established, the impact of agricultural imports, how trade policy and market development work together to drive grain sales, and more.

Extension Agricultural Economist Jim Jansen provides an overview of 2022 land values and cash rental rates as well as trends and outlook.

Erin Ehnle Brown/realagstock (Photo courtesy Center for Agricultural Profitability) Farm and Ranch Management Specialist Jay Parsons reviews five key risk management principles and how they can be applied to your operation.

For high quality silage, inoculants alongside proper harvesting and storage can reduce the risk of spoilage and maintain its condition. Extension recommendations on using inoculants to preserve corn silage quality, the best grasses to interseed in alfalfa and timing for cutting alfalfa hay in heat-stressed conditions.

Reports of white mold are being received from fields in Polk and Seward counties — while it is too late to manage infection this year, Nebraska producers have options for limiting white mold in next year's soybean crop.

In this research project, Nebraska farmer Daryl Obermeyer tested winter kill cover crops and spring burn down cover crops to improve soil health.