The Weather Ready Farms designation program helps prepare Nebraska farmers for climate variation and extreme weather events.
Lincoln, NE
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This Week on N Field: Resicore XL Herbicide | @UNLExtension Weed Management Specialist @AmitUNL shares details about the new #corn #herbicide Resicore XL, including proper use & how it differs from the original Resicore formula. #NebExt #weeds
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Register for the National Agriculture in the Classroom free, one-day summer virtual conference sponsored by the CHS Foundation on July 20, from 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM CT. Save your spot 👉 agclassroom.org/conference/
Research on the application of precision agriculture technologies to enhance farmland phosphorus management will be presented by Dr. Douglas R. Smith of the USDA Agricultural Research Service's Grassland Soil and Water Research Laboratory.
Visit:
nrcs.usda.gov/conservation-o…
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Let's stop #SoilPollution from destroying our precious #Soils.
Adopt #SustainableSoilManagement practices and recognize the importance of our 🌍 #SoilHealth #SoilBiodiversity
📚Read more on the Global assessment of soil pollution doi.org/10.4060/cb4827…
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Upcoming workshops will cover current Nebraska cash rental rates and land values, best practices for leases, transition planning & more.
Aug 9: Grand Island
Aug. 16: Lincoln
Aug. 17: Fremont
Agu. 23: Weeping Water
Aug. 24: Columbus
Sept. 6: Omaha
More: cap.unl.edu/land/landlordten…
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🚨#UNLSoilHealth Program 2023. Join us this year for incredible soil health events! 🌾🌍 Get ready for insightful talks on Reg. Ag, and soil health assessment training. Don't miss out on a chance to learn how to protect your soil (+CEU credits✅). cropwatch.unl.edu/soil-healt…
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US Drought Monitor 6 29 23:
The proportion of the US and Puerto Rico in moderate drought or worse is down slightly to 22.61%, with intensification mainly in the Midwest and improvements mainly in the East and Plains.
Population in drought is 90.2 million people, up slightly.
Women in agriculture have long been aware of the important part they play in the industry's operations, growth, and future. Hear from and learn from women producers about professional struggles and their impacts.
For more information or registration:
cap.unl.edu/webinars
Upcoming presentation of the Plant Pathology Spring 2023 seminar series! They'll get together in person and online at 4 pm at Keim 264.
Email: [email protected] for the Zoom link and additional details. Seminar recordings might be accessible.
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Weather Ready Farms Program Rolling Out to #Nebraska | Weather Ready Farms aims to help #producers improve their operation’s resiliency against extreme weather events and #naturaldisasters. buff.ly/3sxLZgZ 🌱 #NebExt #newx #wx @UNL_WRF
The "Approaching Water" exhibition deals with water and how it sustains life. It offers new perspectives and urges viewers to think broadly about it and its social construct using graphic novels, design interventions, and soundworks.
Check it out: events.unl.edu/wrf/2023/03/0…
Today is @CandaceHulbert's last day as an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America)!! Candace has served at @UNLExtension for a year and a half working on #climate-smart agriculture and on-farm #disasterpreparedness with Weather Ready Farms and @HailKnowUNL 🌎🌱🚜
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Hundreds of studies take place through the Nebraska @OnFarmResearch Network each year. Take a look at six of these specialized trials taking place this season! #neonfarmresearch
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REGISTER for FREE Nebraska 4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day July 19, 8:30am – 3pm @NebENREC ›› go.unl.edu/4Rs-fieldday. Will feature knowledge and tools to improve nutrient management, soil health, crop yields and water quality. #UNL #UNLAgroHort @UNLExtension @UNL_IANR
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Planting annual forages can provide benefits beyond feed value, including ground cover and soil health benefits. One of the main risks is variable precipitation, which the Annual Forage Insurance Plan can help mitigate.
cap.unl.edu/forage/insurance…
The #WeatherReadyFarms program is recruiting an AmeriCorps VISTA to serve with the program to begin in July! Apply here: go.unl.edu/climate_resilient…
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The @usdaRMA has received several questions concerning the widespread damage from #wildfires across Nebraska and Kansas this spring. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions with associated answers that may be helpful. kansasagconnection.com/story…
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US Drought Monitor 5-12-2022:
Drought receded slightly, now down to 44.38% of the entire U.S., but intensified in California and other spots.
Population in drought is down to 88.9 million.
@droughtgov @noaancei @USDAclimatehubs @usdafsa
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US Drought Monitor 4-28-22:
Total area in drought continues to decline, now down to 45.37% of the US from 51.19% in early March, but much of the West is feeling the effects.
Population affected: 93.5 million
@droughtgov @noaancei @USDAclimatehubs @usdafsa
