Farm Management and Ag Policy

Meeting the needs of the future while also protecting the environment and natural resource can be challenging in agriculture. Steve Evans, the Director of Research in Industrial Sustainability from the University of Cambridge offers some sustainability strategies farmers and farms can use in their operations.

Keeping notes on your crops from past seasons is a great way to make successful decisions in the future. Nebraska Extension Water and Cropping Systems Educator Travis Prohaska talks about some of the challenges producers faced last season and encourages them to consider that before planting this spring.

A sound business strategy for livestock producers includes plans for keeping or selling calves. Jay Parsons, Director for UNL’s Center for Ag Profitability discusses key decisions on calf retention and why those decisions have long term effects.

Republican party control in all three branches of government may mean some significant changes to federal ag policies. Nebraska Extension Ag Policy Specialist Brad Lubben talks about key issues that the new administration and Congress will need to take action on.

Diesel engine performance and costs represent crucial factors for agricultural producers. University of Nebraska - Lincoln Associate Professor of Ag Economics Cory Walters talks about diesel engine efficiency and new EPA emission standards.

Nebraska Extension will present a series of workshops across the state for farm and ranch landowners, landlords, and tenants who want to learn more about current trends in farm or ranch real estate, and best practices for managing or leasing land. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Shannon Sand said the workshops will help answer common questions about cash rent for landowners and tenants.

The latest insurance options and risk management information for livestock producers will be covered during a series of workshops across the state. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Shannon Sand says attendees will learn about several key issues to help them reduce and manage risk when it comes to the volatile livestock market