Decoding Farm Income Headlines
If you read headlines, you know that Nebraska’s net farm income is projected to rise sharply in 2025, but the gains are driven mostly by livestock and government payments while crop receipts continue to fall. Nebraska Extension Ag Policy Specialist Brad Lubben talks about the mixed signals behind the numbers, and what producers should watch heading into 2026.
Does Bale Grazing Make Sense?
The technique of bale grazing is a much more acceptable practice in other parts of North America but has yet to take hold in Nebraska. Nebraska Extension Livestock Systems Educator Brock Ortner talks about why bale grazing might be a good practice on your operation.
Protecting Young Trees Over the Winter
Protecting your young trees this winter is important to helping them survive cold temperature. Nebraska Extension Educator Elizabeth Exstrom talks about the importance of mulching and applying an anti-transpirant product to protect young and growing trees.
Forecast Mixed for Farm Income Going Into 2026
Chances are If you raise cattle in Nebraska, you’ve had a good year, but crop producers are telling a different story as they struggle to remain profitable. Nebraska Extension Ag Policy Specialist Brad Lubben talks about the dramatic differences between crop and livestock income forecasts for 2026.
Bale Grazing as a Winter Feeding Strategy
With rising input costs, many cow-calf producers are looking for ways to reduce expenses and improve profitability. Nebraska Extension Livestock Systems Educator Brock Ortner talks about the benefits of bale grazing as a winter-feeding strategy.