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Agriculture in West Central Nebraska The West Central Research and Extension Center engages in livestock and crop research. Specialists "extend" the results of that research to producers through workshops, seminars, classes. releases to the media and through this Website. To catch up with the most recent news about agriculture in West Central Nebraska, see below. Keep Crop Insurance Deadline in Mind With This Year's Delayed Harvest, Wet Corn LINCOLN, Neb. -- A cool summer and rainy fall has left Nebraska's corn crop high in moisture and harvest weeks behind schedule. One thing not to forget, though, is the Dec. 10 deadline for the crop insurance period, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln ag economist says. UNL video on ear rots and molds available Cool, wet weather and high moisture content of the grain is causing a frustrating harvest season. Some producers are finding ear rots and molds in their fields which raises concerns. This week we will have suggestions on handling high moisture grain and ways to prevent grain from going out of condition during storage. Ogallala the Site of Two-day Sustainable Ag Conference Growing and marketing organic wheat, along with integrating livestock into alternative cropping systems, will be featured during the third annual Western Sustainable Ag Crops and Livestock Conference Dec. 11-12 at the Grey Goose Lodge in Ogallala. Pesticide Sensitive Crop Locator While all agricultural crops can be damaged by accidental pesticide drift, many "new" crops are especially sensitive to pesticides, causing drastic economic impacts to individual growers. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), in conjunction with the University of Nebraska, Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies, has developed an on-line locater for pesticide-sensitive commercial crops. Keep in mind, however, that listings in this locater are voluntary, and not all sensitive crop locations may be listed at any one time. Pesticide Levels Decline in Corn Belt Rivers: Carbon Credits From Livestock Production Interest in climate change has prompted a market for carbon credits. Learn how livestock operations produce greenhouse gas and ways to reduce emissions and benefit from carbon credits in this UNL NebGuide (PDF format). Growing Corn and Soybeans to Fuel Nebraska A workshop designed to highlight crop practices to improve energy production
Selling Corn Stover: A Good Idea? Selling corn stover might actually cost more in benefits than the farmer gets in cash. CropWatch details some of the costs and benefits. Market Journal also addressed the issue during its September 25, 2009 program. For more, get Recommendations for Managing Your Corn Residue. Irrigation Efficiency is a Key to Success As recent drought years in western Nebraska put pressure on producers to do more with less, modifications and repairs to irrigations systems became more cost effective. The following links provide some hints for improving gravity irrigation systems. AgrAbility Partnership helps Nebraskans with limitations Nebraska AgrAbility, a partnership of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and Easter Seals Nebraska, helps Nebraska farmers and ranchers with disabilities find assistive technologies that will help them get back to work.
UNL Extension ResourcesUNL Extension is committed to helping large-scale agricultural producers and small farm owners. Our research-based programs can help you produce a safe and wholesome food supply that is environmentally friendly and profitable, learn how to protect and manage water resources, better manage your rural living environment, and more. Market Journal Cornhusker Economics Newsletter Acreage & Small Farm Insights
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