Ag-Life

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

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

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.

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USDA: Complete crop acreage reports have July 15 deadline

News Staff

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

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.

Jenny Rees York County Extension Educator

Rees: Considerations for corn approaching tassel

Jenny Rees - Nebraska Extension Educator

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Corn: Corn plants are rapidly growing and at or nearing tasseling soon. One sign of rapid growth is to look at the new leaf edges. Sometimes there will be a white margin, more transparent look, wrinkles, or notches in them.

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NE Extension to offer pandemic cash flow planning webinars

News Staff

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

COVID-19 has impacted the finances and business plans of agricultural producers across the state. An upcoming Nebraska Extension webinar will focus on cash flow strategies and available tools as farmers and ranchers plan for the rest of the year.

Brian Nissen (left) and Megan Vetter open up one of Vetter’s beehives to check on the honey production. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Vetter, Nissen share love of bees with community

Jeni Obermier

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

As many people across the country look for ways to help support nature and key species, beekeeping has become a popular option.

Vegetable not setting fruit, blossom-end rot

Kelly Feehan - Nebraska Extension Educator

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

If healthy vegetables are blooming but not setting fruit, such as tomatoes and cucumbers, this is can be due to poor pollination caused by a variety of factors. This year, heat and high winds could be drying flower parts as well as reducing pollination.

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Nebraska Farm Bureau weighs in on COVID-19 agricultural losses

News Staff

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Analysis conducted by the Nebraska Farm Bureau indicates Nebraska’s agricultural economy could face nearly $3.7 billion in losses due to COVID-19 in 2020 if economic conditions do not improve.

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NDA director offers comments to farmers on Dicamba ruling

News Staff

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

On June 8, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a key order providing clarity following the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ June 3, 2020, ruling concerning three herbicides.

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Farm Service Agency county committee nominations open until Aug. 1

News Staff

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting nominations for county committee members on Monday, June 15. Elections will occur in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for these members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally.

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USDA announces 2020 Rural Development income limits, details

News Staff

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

The U.S Department of Agriculture Rural Development has received the new 2020 income limits for the home repair loan and grant program. The income limits are based on the county and the size of household.