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New AI tool forecasts drought 90 days ahead

New AI tool forecasts drought 90 days ahead

    System gives early warning of streamflow drought conditions 

    I won’t be fooled by the forecast

    I won’t be fooled by the forecast

    • Glenn Brunkow

    "We have rain forecast all week, but I will believe that when I see it."

    Kansas State University economist warns of fuel, fertilizer price shock for farmers

    Kansas State University economist warns of fuel, fertilizer price shock for farmers

    • By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

    Surging oil prices associated with instability in the Middle East threaten to exacerbate tight margins for Kansas farmers by driving up the cost of fuel and fertilizer, a Kansas State University economist says.

    Farm visits run the gamut from Kenya to the Netherlands

    Farm visits run the gamut from Kenya to the Netherlands

    • Jaclyn Wilson

    "Kenya will definitely go down as a highlight, between seeing the wildlife, entrepreneurship and meeting some amazing individuals that are operating businesses where community social impact is a huge part of their business dynamics."

    The sacrifice and perseverance of a ranch woman

    The sacrifice and perseverance of a ranch woman

    • Katie Kaliff-Jagels

    "There’s praying, and then there’s the standing over the sink in total silence staring out the window praying – the sink prayers, I’ll call them." 

    Professional photographer captures unique perspective in life

    Professional photographer captures unique perspective in life

    • Kristen Sindelar

    Nia Karmann sees the world through a different lens. As a professional photographer, she seeks to capture the essence of nature, to view life from a different angle.

    Calving conundrums

    Calving conundrums

    • Paula Peterson

    Right this very minute down on the farm we are full speed ahead with calving season.

    Social media talk burns my britches

    Social media talk burns my britches

    • Glenn Brunkow

    This week I was on Facebook and what I read made me mad. I know, it was my own fault for being on social media. What did I expect? We all know that social media is the Wild West. You do not have to be right to have an opinion and anyone can express any opinion.

    In Kenya: Docile cattle, wild predators and transportation

    In Kenya: Docile cattle, wild predators and transportation

    • Jaclyn Wilson

    "Herds have tribe members with them throughout the day, guiding them on foot to new grazing areas. Docility is stellar."

    Seed, weeds and satellites at Commodity Classic

    Seed, weeds and satellites at Commodity Classic

    • Katelyn Winberg

    "Sixty to 65% of the yield we lose in a season comes from stress," South Dakota native Jason Schley told the crowd at Commodity Classic. "Our industry is so focused on offense, but the biggest bang for your dollar is defense."

    Rural America at its finest: fire relief efforts in Nebraska show best of humanity

    Rural America at its finest: fire relief efforts in Nebraska show best of humanity

    • Kristen Sindelar

    Disaster has the tendency to bring out the worst. Victims are left scrambling to pick up the pieces in attempt to restore some fragment of normalcy in their lives.

    Snap2Graze: grazing cereal rye really can be that simple

    Snap2Graze: grazing cereal rye really can be that simple

    • Kristen Sindelar

    “Cereal rye management is very difficult for producers because it grows so fast. The quality gets away from them,” said Mary Drewnoski, beef systems extension specialist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The university has a new tool for that.

    Shires: Draft horses with “chrome”

    Shires: Draft horses with “chrome”

    • Ruth Nicolaus

    Looking for a people friendly horse to give rides at their Christmas tree farm, the Jenson family of Blair, Nebraska, found Shires. 

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    Producers explore feeding peas to cattle in place of distillers grains

    Producers explore feeding peas to cattle in place of distillers grains

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    From Major General to the farm field

    Ask the right questions about carbon credits

    Ask the right questions about carbon credits

    From rose farms to rice fields, travel continues

    From rose farms to rice fields, travel continues

    • Jaclyn Wilson

    "Japan food was interesting. Most I could identify, some I could not. My chopstick skills continued to increase."

    Trending toward old

    Trending toward old

    • Glenn Brunkow

    I do not know about you but occasionally, I have those little moments of epiphany – a point in time when something becomes crystal clear to you. I had one of those moments Sunday.

    Webinar series to address grazing leases, stocking rates and risk management

    Webinar series to address grazing leases, stocking rates and risk management

      Livestock producers are making key decisions this spring on pasture rental rates, stocking levels and managing risk in uncertain conditions. A three-part webinar series from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability, in collaboration with Nebraska Extension’s…

      Study reveals how bull buyers use key genetic information

      Study reveals how bull buyers use key genetic information

      • from the Beef Improvement Federation

      Eye-tracking research sheds light on decision-making at bull sales

      Preparing my pitch for State FFA

      Preparing my pitch for State FFA

      • By Kameron Jutten, Palisade, Neb.

      This week has been focused on preparing for the Nebraska State FFA Convention, set for March 25-27 in Lincoln. I’m working on my sales pitch to make it sound more professional and make sure it flows naturally.

      Planting considerations include building soil health

      Planting considerations include building soil health

      • Janelle Atyeo

      When south central Nebraska farmer Jordan Uldrich makes decisions for planting season, he’s not thinking just about what will give him the best yields. He wants to do whatever he can to build soil health.

      Sandhills Calving System protects calf health, ranch profitability

      Sandhills Calving System protects calf health, ranch profitability

      • By Natalie Jones, UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

      On cold spring mornings in the Nebraska Sandhills, calving season can test even the most experienced ranchers.

      Playing the farm program game? These companies can help you win

      Playing the farm program game? These companies can help you win

      • Kristen Sindelar

      Ever feel like you’re a pawn when trying to decrypt all the different agricultural programs and incentives? Sometimes it seems like just when you're about to make a move, the rules of the game change. Instead of landing on “payday,” you’re sent back to square one.

      Vigilance in monitoring calf health following exposure to wildfire smoke

      Vigilance in monitoring calf health following exposure to wildfire smoke

      • By Brock Ortner, Nebraska Extension Livestock Educator

      Wildfires occurring in western and central Nebraska mirror a broader trend of increasing wildfire frequency and magnitude across the western United States. While the immediate impacts of wildfire are devastating to beef production and rural communities, the effects of wildfire smoke may also…

      Honoring a lifetime of stewardship, innovation and wildlife conservation on Nebraska's working lands

      Honoring a lifetime of stewardship, innovation and wildlife conservation on Nebraska's working lands

        Surprise, Nebraska, farmer Teresa Otte passed away last fall, but her legacy lives on in the healthy soils she restored, the wildlife habitat she established, and the example she set for farmers across Nebraska and beyond.

        UNL field trials reveal how to spray less, grow more with precision technology

        UNL field trials reveal how to spray less, grow more with precision technology

        • Kristen Sindelar

        Having the capability to broadcast residual herbicides while simultaneously spot spraying non-residual herbicides can increase yields by as much as 18 bushels per acre.

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        Calving season has officially started for us. I must admit, it was kind of a surprise.

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