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August eIrrigator Edition: TriBasin NRD and Phelps/Gosper Extension
New LI-COR ET Sensor: LI-710 Evapotranspiration Sensor, research grade SETMI (Spacial Evaporation Modelling Instrument), is now becoming a field scale irrigation scheduling tool. During the past decades, ET (evapotranspiration) values for irrigation decisions have been calculated crop water usage estimates based on “alfalfa referenced ET.”
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2022 Nebraska Farmland Values and Cash Rental RatesThe market value of agricultural land in Nebraska increased by 16% over the prior year to an average of $3,360 per acre, according to the 2022 Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Survey. To read the full report, open the page title above.
West Central Research, Extension and Education Center 2023 Water and Crops Field Day, August 24, North Platte, NE.
On Thursday August 24, the West Central Research, Education and Extension Center will be hosting the 19th annual Water and Crops Field Day. Come join producers, industry representatives, and researchers to expand your knowledge of the latest technologies and practices in agriculture.
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Unveiling of Historic Knorr-Holden Plot Signboard
September 25, 2023
Started in 1912, the Knorr-Holden Plot near Scottsbluff is perhaps the world’s oldest irrigated continuous corn research plot. It was recently commemorated with a sign to mark its significance to both Nebraska history and agricultural research history in Nebraska.
Nebraska Equine Extension to host a second “Race Nebraska” Seminar
September 22, 2023
The passing of the Racetrack Gaming Act through a Nebraska 2020 ballot referendum has caused an expansion in horse racing. A series of educational seminars by Nebraska Extension’s equine program have been developed to help those interested in becoming more involved in the industry.
Poll: Rural Nebraskans are increasingly pessimistic about present, future
September 18, 2023
Twenty-seven percent of respondents to the 2023 Nebraska Rural Poll indicated they are worse off than they were five years ago, up from 21% last year and 11% in 2021.
Jansen discusses farmland valuations with RFD-TV
September 18, 2023
In Nebraska, ag land values are up about 14 percent over last year, mirroring a nationwide rise in ag real estate prices. Click through to watch Jim Jansen, an agricultural systems economist with Nebraska Extension, talk with RFD-TV about the impact of valuations.