Friday November 22, 2024
Heartland Hyperspectral Experiment
NASA has kick started an effort with Nebraska Extension to help the Midwest address climate-related concerns such as drought, extreme wind events and floods. Robert Swap, NASA Associate Mission Planning Director for Earth Sciences says this program will take an in-depth look at the relation between the earth’s surface and lower levels of the atmosphere for a better understanding of plant growth in relationship to the climate.MP3
https://www-air.larc.nasa.gov/missions/whymsie/index.html
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Wednesday November 20, 2024
The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program
Getting ready for the next big step in life is part of going to college and moving into a career. The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at UNL helps student forge their own path. Program Director Tom Field says students have numerous opportunities, from participating in the program to make their own business.MP3
https://engler.unl.edu/
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Thursday November 14, 2024
Landlord/Tenant Cash Rent Workshops
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.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/land25
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Monday November 11, 2024
Livestock Risk Management Workshops
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.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/livestockrisk
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Thursday November 7, 2024
Winterizing Irrigation Equipment
Irrigation season has ended here in Nebraska and it’s time to evaluate your center pivot system to make sure it is ready for winter. Nebraska Extension Educator Steve Melvin talks about the checklist for winterizing your center pivot.MP3
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2018/checklist-winterizing-your-center-pivot
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Friday October 18, 2024
Determining Fair Rent for Farm Buildings
Renting your farm buildings is another way to help your bottom line each year, but what’s fair and equitable to both parties? Nebraska Extension Farm and Ranch Analyst Glennis McClure talks about important factors to think about when it comes to the buildings themselves, their usage, location and market conditions.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/management/determining-fair-rent-farm-buildings
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Wednesday October 16, 2024
How to Communicate Your Estate Plan to Family When Dividing Assets Unequally
Making plans for your farm estate is tricky and might seem unfair to all family members. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Anastasia Meyer talks about the importance of early planning and considering family contributions and other issues when it comes time to make a solid estate plan.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/succession/how-communicate-your-estate-plan-family-when-dividing-assets-unequally
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Friday October 4, 2024
Is Solar Energy Right for Your Farm Operation?
Solar energy isn’t anything new, but it might be able to help some farmers save money on their operations. Nebraska Extension Educator John Hay talks about some of the benefits of having a solar powered operation.MP3
https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/hay-helps-rural-nebraskans-explore-clean-energy-options/
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Wednesday September 11, 2024
Uncertain Ag Policy as Election Approaches
The negotiations for a new farm bill are up in the air with the upcoming Presidential and congressional elections. Extension Specialist Brad Lubben talks about the current state of the farm bill and what challenges are ahead to try to get something passed. MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/policy-legal/ag-policy-uncertain-election-approaches
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Tuesday September 10, 2024
Managing Risk in Risky Times
Managing risk is critical to farm operation success and even more important during unstable times. Extension Ag Policy Specialist Brad Lubben talks about managing risks during times of lower prices and higher production costs. MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/policy-legal/managing-risk-risky-times
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Monday August 26, 2024
The Growth of Technology on Farms and Ranches
Technology has changed the way most of us live and the way we farm. University of Nebraska – Lincoln Director of The Center for Ag Profitability Larry Van Tassel talks about how technology is benefiting farming and ranchers. MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/management/technology-use-growing-nebraska-farms-and-ranches
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Tuesday August 13, 2024
Estate Planning: Stepped Up Tax Basis
Farm transitions from one generation to another can be a complicated process, and sometimes costly. Extension Ag Economist Anastasia Meyer discusses a strategy that can greatly reduce tax obligations during the transition. MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/succession/estate-planning-stepped-tax-basis
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Monday August 12, 2024
Harnessing the Power of Decision Trees
Sound business decisions are a critical part of being prepared for whatever comes your way on the farm. There are many factors that go into those decisions and Nebraska Extension Farm and Ranch Specialist Jay Parsons talks about a tool that can help farmers plot a successful course no matter what is facing them. MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/management/decision-trees-branching-out
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Thursday August 8, 2024
Ideas for Estate and Transition Planning: Gifting Ownership
For many farm and ranch families, bringing children or grandchildren into the operation is the ultimate goal. A strategy that is gaining popularity is the gifting of shares or a percentage of the business from the owner to their heirs. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf says easing the ownership of the farm over the course of years might make be a better way of making sure the farm stays in the family.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/succession/ideas-estate-and-transition-planning-gifting-ownership
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Wednesday August 7, 2024
Cover Crop Utilization and Implications for Cropland Lease Agreements
Many farmers are utilizing cover crops as a way to increase soil health, but cover crops can also have an impact on lease agreements. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jim Jansen talks about how cover crops can not only benefit the soil, but they can also be an integral part of a lease agreement.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/land/cover-crop-utilization-implications-cropland-lease-arrangements-2024