Monday November 12, 2018
What is your product?
Knowing the value of your product is a key consideration for successful farm operation. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Austin Duerfeldt says that might seem like a simple question but there are several underlying considerations.MP3
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2018/running-your-business-what-your-product
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Tuesday November 13, 2018
Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health Conference
Safety on the farm should be a top priority for all agricultural operations. It’s also the focus for the Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health Conference being held November 27th-29th in Council Bluffs. Ellen Duysen, Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health Coordinator, tells us more.MP3
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2018/midwest-rural-ag-safety-and-health-conference-nov-27-29
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Wednesday November 14, 2018
How Crop Insurance Might Save You From Low Quality Beans
Some fields might produce damaged or lower quality soybeans but Nebraska Extension Grain Economist Cory Walters says it doesn’t mean it’s a total loss. Most crop insurance should cover this issue if producers save samples and discuss it with their agent.MP3
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2018/how-crop-insurance-may-work-low-quality-beans
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Thursday November 15, 2018
Using Damaged or Discolored Soybeans as Cattle Feed
Some loads of soybeans have been rejected due to wet conditions that delayed harvest, but Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist Aaron Berger says you can use them as cattle feed.MP3
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2018/soybeans-as-cattle-feed
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Friday November 16, 2018
Avoiding Soil Compaction at Harvest
Farmers finding wet fields might be concerned about compacting their soils at harvest time. Nebraska Extension Engineer Paul Jasa talks about how to minimize damaging your fields with ruts and potentially compacting the soil. MP3
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/avoiding-compaction-harvest