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Nebraska Extension Schedules Farmland and Pasture Leasing Workshop

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 14:00
Millet field near Sidney, Nebraska. (Photo by Chabella Guzman) The workshop will cover current Nebraska cash rental rates and land values, crop-share arrangements, terminating verbal leases, and other contract considerations.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Red Cedar Control and Fall Hay Inventory

Wed, 11/29/2023 - 13:41
A prescribed burn continues to be the most economical approach to controlling Eastern red cedar trees. (Photo by Troy Walz) Insights on using prescribed burning to control Eastern red cedar in pastures and rangeland, and the importance of fall hay inventory.

Crop Progress: Winter Wheat at 49% Good-Excellent Condition

Tue, 11/28/2023 - 17:37
Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA. With harvest now complete in Nebraska, USDA NASS crop progress reports will transition to a monthly publication schedule until the 2024 growing season begins in April.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Reducing Hay Losses, Understanding Relative Feed Value of Hay

Tue, 11/21/2023 - 12:20
Producers should be mindful of their hay feeding practices to reduce financial loss — with no restrictions, cattle can waste nearly 45% of fed hay. Extension educators share insights on how to reduce fed hay losses and the differences between relative feed value and relative forage quality when testing grass hay.

Crop Progress: Corn, Sorghum Harvest at 95% Complete

Mon, 11/20/2023 - 17:13
Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA. As of Nov. 19, corn and sorghum harvest reached 95% complete. While pasture conditions remained unchanged, soil moisture supplies improved slightly.

Nebraska Extension to Host New Drones in Ag Workshop Dec. 12

Mon, 11/20/2023 - 11:36
Hosted at the Stumpf International Wheat Center in Grant, Nebraska, the Drones in Ag Workshop will include continuing education credits for certified crop advisors. The workshop will feature presentations on drone use in agriculture, licensing requirements and regulations, aviation safety, drone imaging, spraying with drones, drone demos and the opportunity for attendees to fly a small drone.

Extension’s Successful Farmer Series Will Dig into Cropping Systems Hot Topics

Fri, 11/17/2023 - 12:53
All sessions of the 2023 Successful Farmer Series session will be livestreamed and archived on YouTube for on-demand viewing. Split into three sessions, the series will feature discussions on ag policy and marketing, weather and climate projections, cover crops, nitrogen and nitrate management, water quality and more.

Mittelstet Talks Nebraska Ag Education with RFD-TV

Fri, 11/17/2023 - 10:20
In this RFD-TV segment, Tammy Mittelstet, CASNR statewide education and careers pathways coordinator, discusses the educational programs offered across the state to prepare K-12 students for ag-related careers.

USDA November 2023 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers

Fri, 11/17/2023 - 09:58
To submit a request for USDA FSA assistance, producers should contact their local USDA Service Center. USDA FSA's website features the Loan Assistance Tool, an interactive online, step-by-step guide that assists producers through the farm loan process.

2024 Nebraska Crop Budgets — A Mixed Review With Some Costs Higher, Some Lower

Fri, 11/17/2023 - 09:30
Although field operation costs are projected higher for 2024, some material input costs are lower than were projected for 2023, due in part to fertilizer prices and continued improvement of application practices. (Center for Ag Profitability photo) Glennis McClure, Nebraska Extension educator and farm and ranch management analyst, reviews her projections for cost of crop production increases in 2024.

Weekly Weather Update and Outlook: Nov. 16, 2023

Fri, 11/17/2023 - 08:40
Drought has enhanced this month in sections of southern and eastern Nebraska, but a storm early next week may bring relief

Confronting Cropping Challenges Program to be Offered in November 2023

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 18:06
This year's program will assist producers with making decisions for the 2024 growing season, as well as renewing their private pesticide applicator licenses. In its seventh year, Nebraska Extension's Confronting Cropping Challenges program will help producers in northeastern Nebraska with current and emerging cropping issues.

Diesel Tractor Fuel Efficiency and Exhaust Emissions Standards

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 13:51
Part one of a two-part series from Cornhusker Economics, this article describes the approach taken to understand how tractor fuel efficiencies have evolved since the introduction of EPA tiers. The second part of the series will identify the impact of EPA tiers on fuel efficiency through an econometric analysis. Cornhusker Economics experts examine the impact of fuel efficiencies as exhaust emission standards evolved in stringency from their beginning in 1996 to today’s standard.

What is IRS Section 180 and How Does it Work?

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 13:24
Landowner who are interested in claiming deductions via Section 180 should consult with their CPA or tax advisor. (Center for Ag Profitability photo) With recent land purchases, some are asking questions to learn more about IRS Section 180 and how it may provide tax deductions in the year of purchase.

This Week on N Field: Manage Soybean Cyst Nematode to Reclaim Lost Yield

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 16:41
Now is the best time of year to begin your soybean cyst nematode management program — watch this episode of N Field to learn more about SCN testing and management best practices.

This Week on N Field: Dry Edible Bean Harvest Methods

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 16:06
Learn more about the benefits and process of direct harvesting, a method favored by a growing number of western Nebraska producers for their upright bean varieties.

‘$aving by Using Manure on Crops’ Workshop Scheduled for Nov. 30

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 14:22
For producers interested in attending both extension workshops on Nov. 30, Saving by Using Manure on Crops will be immediately followed by Confronting Cropping Challenges at the Nielsen Center in West Point. During this highly interactive workshop, participants will learn the basics of how to sample manure and soil, decipher results to determine the available nutrients in manure, and calculate how much manure will be needed for next year's crop.

50/50 Shot Breeds a Decade of Popcorn Success

Wed, 11/15/2023 - 13:12
Nebraska's David Holding sorts popcorn on a light table in his Beadle Center lab. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication and Marketing) A UNL research team has naturally bred new varieties of popcorn that outperform today’s most popular kernels in their intrinsic nutritional value and taste.

Extension Ag Estate, Transition Planning Workshop Scheduled in Harrison

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 18:31
Free to attend, registration for the Nov. 21 workshop in Harrison is required. See details below. (Photo by Chabella Guzman) Set for Nov. 21, the workshop will feature discussion from Nebraska Extension Educator Jessica Groskopf, who will offer tools and strategies to create estate plans while avoiding common mistakes during the process.

UNL Ag Land Management Webinar to Offer Updates on Cash Rents, Farm Programs, Leasing

Tue, 11/14/2023 - 18:10
Land Management Quarterly, presented by the Center for Ag Profitability, is free to attend and recorded for on-demand viewing. Watch previous recordings here. The November Land Management Quarterly webinar will cover recent findings from the 2023 USDA-National Agricultural Statistics Service county-level cash rent survey and trends in farm programs influencing operations across the state.