USDA: Complete crop acreage reports have July 15 deadline

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.

Rees: Considerations for corn approaching tassel

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.

NE Extension to offer pandemic cash flow planning webinars

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.

Vetter, Nissen share love of bees with community

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

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.

Nebraska Farm Bureau weighs in on COVID-19 agricultural losses

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.

NDA director offers comments to farmers on Dicamba ruling

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.

Farm Service Agency county committee nominations open until Aug. 1

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.

USDA announces 2020 Rural Development income limits, details

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.

Alice McDonald awarded NCCEF scholarship

The Nebraska Cooperative Council Education Foundation (NCCEF) has awarded scholarships for the 2020/21 school year to students attending the UNL College of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources, the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture and UNK.