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While soybean harvest officially wrapped up as of Nov. 6, corn harvest was at 90% and sorghum was 87%.

UNL Professor and Agricultural and Water Law Specialist Dave Aiken reviews three issues that will be on the 2022 statewide ballot — raising minimum wage, requiring photo IDs for voting, and public payments to expand commercial airline service.

Photo courtesy High Plains Ag Lab Through the National Weather Service Cooperative Observer Program, the High Plains Ag Lab has been providing Nebraska's agriculture community with local weather observations and climate data for 150 years.

Mental Health Consultant Ashley Machado will share insights on seasonal depression and strategies to help improve one's mental health in a Nov. 30 virtual program. Mental Health Consultant Ashley Machado will share insights on mental health issues and strategies to work through symptoms of seasonal depression and anxiety.

An active weather pattern is predicted to develop during the first half of November, and three opportunities for precipitation are forecast for Nebraska.

Bridgette Reese/realagstock Center for Agricultural Profitability experts identify 11 questions you may have about using the Agricultural Budget Program to assist with decision-making for your operation.

After being convicted of crop insurance fraud, a Nebraska producer reveals the impact on his life and operation in this new webinar.

Producers have until March 15, 2023 to enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2023 crop year.

All chemigation applicator certifications expire on Jan. 1 of the fourth years following completion of the training program. To verify the date your chemigation certification will expire, visit NDEE. For new or renewed chemigation certifications, Nebraska applicators can choose to attend one of the 17 in-person training dates in 2023 or an online program, both of which cover the same information and final exam.

As of Oct. 30, dry edible bean harvest was complete, corn harvest was at 80% and winter wheat emerged was 94%.

This course is designed to help farmers and ranchers understand their current financial position and how big decisions like large purchases, new leases or changes in production will affect their bottom line.

Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication Extension educators assess the value of soybean residue as livestock forage and share management recommendations for grazing alfalfa to avoid bloat.

Photo by Mitiku Mamo Nebraska Extension educators share recommendations for crops impacted by fire damage, highlighting grain and feed options for unharvested corn, what to expect of soil nutrient loss and techniques to avoid soil erosion.

More than 100 government, industry and academic leaders will share insights on a wide array of topics including commodity and food price outlooks, U.S. and global agricultural trade developments, supply chain disruptions, and innovations to mitigate impacts of climate change.

Insights on the process of conditioning low-moisture soybeans while avoiding damage to grain bins, with respect to cost-effectiveness.

As of Oct. 23, soybean harvest was at 93%, well ahead of both last year and the five-year average. Dry edible beans and winter wheat are also nearly finished with harvest, while corn and sorghum are now over 50% done.

The next precipitation event for Nebraska is projected to begin on Nov. 4, with rain in the eastern part of the state and snow anticipated for the western and central regions.

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September was one of the driest on record for Nebraska, with above-normal temperatures and numerous records set for daily highs in the triple-digits.