USDA to Gather Information about Adoption of Conservation Practices
USDA NASS and NRCS are conducting a new survey to gather information about Nebraska producers' adoption of conservation practices regarding crops and livestock.
Making Better Farm Management Decisions
This Cornhusker Economics article discusses how producers can recognize and understand their own behaviors and take measures to nullify potential bias and errors in their thinking process to benefit their management skills.
FAQ for Wildfire Damage to Crops and Range/Pastureland
A wildfire rages at Buffalo Creek in western Nebraska during November 2021. (Photo by Gary Stone)
Are You Paid for Your Hard Red Winter Wheat Quality?
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Crop Progress: Corn Planting Lags Compared to 2021
Corn planting is 9% behind 2021's pace, as of May 1, but soybean planting is averaging the same as prior years at 19% complete.
Cover Crop Species Decomposition and Nitrogen Release During the Corn Growing Season
First year results in a three-year study to determine cover crop decomposition and nitrogen release throughout the growing season.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Flash Grazing, Alfalfa Herbicides and Weevil Management
It's time to begin pest and weed control measures in alfalfa. Plus, tips to capitalize on fast spring growth with flash grazing.
USDA Disaster Assistance Workshop for Producers Impacted by Wildfires Set for May 5 in Cambridge
Representatives from USDA FSA, NRCS and Risk Management Agency will present information on disaster assistance programs and resources available for farmers, ranchers and rural landowners.
Assistance Available for Nebraska Producers Recovering from Wildfires, Drought
For producers affected by the recent wildfires in western Nebraska, and drought impacts across the state, there are several organizations that offer assistance, from hay and forage for livestock to help with planting crops.
USDA Designates 10 Nebraska Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
Ten primary counties and 16 contiguous counties have been designated as natural disaster areas to allow producers access to emergency loans for recovery efforts.
Financial Health Checkup for Farmers and Ranchers
This webinar with Nebraska Extension Agricultural Economist Jessica Groskopf takes a closer look at farm and ranch balance sheets and help you answer questions about the financial health of your business.
TAPS Crowdsourcing Team Makes First Decisions of the Season
To date, the TAPS Crowdsourcing Team has determined a series of pre-plant decisions, including hybrid company, seed variety, population density and pre-plant nitrogen amount, with some interesting results.
Roth IRAs for Children Earning a Wage on the Farm
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Though savings accounts for farm youth are common, Roth IRAs are another great avenue for investing the money they earn through labor on the family farm.
Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for May
There are five dates scheduled for free, in-person farm and ag law clinics in May.
Crop Progress: Nebraska Soybean Planting Underway
Soybean planting has begun in Nebraska, and corn planted was 10% as of April 24.
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Nebraska Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought, Wildfire
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Tracking Your Cost of Production Amid Rising Input Prices
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Nebraska Extension Educator Glennis McClure reviews the updated Nebraska crop budgets, which now reflect 2022 fuel prices increases and input cost adjustments.