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Public Farm Bill Meetings
In 2013, the U.S. Congress extended the 2008 Farm Bill to cover agricultural production in 2013. The extension of this legislation requires producers to again make an election regarding which FSA farm program they will enroll under; the traditional DCP program or the newer ACRE program. It is important in making this decision that producers understand how each program has performed in the past and how it is anticipated to perform for 2013. To assist producers with this decision, UNL Extension Agricultural Economics will be offering two online webinars on April 29th and May 3rd from 10:30a to noon Central Time. This webinar provides an opportunity for producers to re-educate themselves on the functional workings of the ACRE and DCP programs, as well as expert analysis of how these programs might extend risk management protection in the near future. We will also demonstrate the updated Nebraska ACRE Model Excel program available for download at http://agecon.unl.edu/farmbill. Scheduled speakers include Dr. Brad Lubben, UNL Extension Public Policy Specialist and Tim Lemmons, UNL Extension Educator. Interested public may join this event at the following web address: http://connect.unl.edu/farmbillmeeting. There is no charge to participate. If you are unable to attend or do not have access to a computer, please check with your local UNL Extension County office for the nearest download site. This meeting will be recorded and made available at a later date at cropwatch.unl.edu. Registration for this event is not required. For questions, please contact Tim Lemmons at 402-370-4061.
Extension Highlights
UNL BeefWatch Newsletter
Check out the second (April) issue of UNL BeefWatch Newsletter. Subscribe to receive monthly updates direct to your email inbox.
Drought Increases Toxic and Poisonous
Plant Risk to Livestock
UNL Extension Educator, Scott Cotton is reminding producers who graze livestock on range and pasture that of one of the side effects of drought can be increased risk of poisoning from toxic plants. Drought generates increased poisoning risks for livestock due to reduced availability, timing shifts and physiological changes in the “desired” forages on rangelands and pastures. More...
Stocking Rate Lease Agreements
Stocking rate, lease rate and a drought clause are key components of a grazing lease agreement. Jay Jenkins UNL Extension Educator in Cherry County recommends that people who own grazing land and those who lease it use a written agreement that addresses these three factors… more
Annie’s Project for Farm/Ranch Women
Trigger Dates and Stocking Rates:
Drought Mitigation Cornerstones
UNL Extension Educator, Cindy Tusler is encouraging ranchers to use trigger dates and stocking rates as tools to help them plan and make choices related to ongoing drought conditions. A written drought management plan using these tools can assist producers in making decisions. More...
Programs for Communities (Free)
As a leader in your community, often you are asked to present a program to club meetings, civic groups or professional organizations. Finding information for such a program and then organizing it can be challenging and time consuming. Look no further!
Faculty from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension are providing you research-based, educational program resources free-of-charge. Information in each program is based on research from educational institutions around the world. The programs listed reflect the variety of topics which our clientele cite as issues within their communities. Congratulations on leading your organization to a greater understanding of these priorities! For lessons....
Upcoming Events 
Extension Webcasts
Provides current grain/livestock market commentary and analysis; weather, climate, and soil moisture updates; practical advice from seasoned, working producers; and more.
View entire episodes or search for answers to your plant, yard, and insect problems. Watch Backyard Farmer live on NET1 April to mid September (Thursday, 7:00 pm CT).
Audio and video interviews with University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension specialists and educators on topics ranging from crop and livestock production to health and nutrition to lawn and garden care, and more.