Ag-Life
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Ag estate planning webinar, Aug. 5
News Staff
While 90% of farmers and ranchers say they expect COVID-19 to impact their businesses, over one half do not have a plan for what would happen to the business if they fall ill, according to two surveys by Farm Journal and Farm Market iD.
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Jenny Rees York County Extension Educator
Do you have wind-blown corn?
News Staff
Wind-damaged Corn: The evening/early morning hours of July 8-9 caused quite a bit of damage to corn fields for some of you reading this. It’s always hard to see crop damage. For field corn, it came at a critical time prior to pollination.
Friday, July 17, 2020
Emerald Ash Borer troubles spread in Nebraska
Emerald Ash Borer troubles spread in Nebraska
Jeni Obermier
In 2002 the emerald ash borer (EAB), a beetle native to Asia was find in Detroit, Mich. Since then it has spread to 25 states including Nebraska. Most recently this invasive species was found in Kearney.
Friday, July 17, 2020
ANR
Nelson: Multiple FSA deadlines approaching, act now
News Staff
Editor’s Note: Leann Nelson is County Executive Director for the York and Hamilton County Farm Service Agency offices.
It’s storm season in Nebraska, so if you suffer damage to buildings, pivots, crops, etc.
Friday, July 17, 2020
ANR
Nebraska farm real estate values increase for first time since 2014
News Staff
Nebraska agricultural land values increased by 3 percent over the last year, to a statewide average of $2,725 per acre, according to the final results of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s 2020 Farm Real Estate Report.
Friday, July 17, 2020
ANR
USDA announces flexibilities for prodcuers filing ‘Notice of Loss’
News Staff
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing additional flexibilities for producers to file on acres with failed crops or crops that were prevented from planting because of extreme weather events.
Friday, July 17, 2020
Pollie Hahn stands in front of her berm. The center piece of her garden has been filled with a variety of flowers in all shapes, sizes and colors. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt
Passion for flowers blooms at home of Hampton resident
Jeni Obermier
Hampton resident Pollie Hahn has filled her backyard with a variety of blooms, like many spending time in her garden as an oasis from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Kelly Feehan Platte County Extension Educator
Where is the Emerald Ash Borer?
Kelly Feehan - Nebraska Extension Educator
Emerald ash borer (EAB) has now been confirmed in Kearney by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. Does this mean it must be in your area since the closest it was previously found was in Fremont? Not necessarily.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Megan Vetter and Brian Nilson are the current president and vice president, respectively, of the Nebraska Beekeeper’s Association. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt
Beekeepers Association abuzz with new president
Jeni Obermier
The Nebraska Beekeepers Association has welcomed its new president, Megan Vetter. She joins vice president Brian Nilson on the board of directors to help support the state’s beekeepers.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
ANR
USDA: Complete crop acreage reports have July 15 deadline
News Staff
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds Nebraska producers to complete crop acreage reports by the upcoming July 15, 2020, deadline.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
