Adobe Reader is required to view and print PDF documents. Download Adobe ReaderMichael Rethwisch Weekly NewscolumnsMichael Rethwisch is an Extension Educator with the University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension in Butler County. He offers his expertise in various agriculture areas through these newscolumns. Soybean Variety Tests Results AvailableResults of Nebraska Soybean Variety Tests have been posted for some locations. Visit Crop Watch - UNL for the results. More results will be posted as harvesting is done and the data analyzed. You can also see other crop variety test results on the Crop Watch website. Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo Offers 2010 Growing Season InformationLINCOLN, Neb. — The 2009 Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo Dec. 11 will assist soybean producers in planning for next year’s growing season. The expo, which begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 2:30 p.m., will be in the pavilion at the Saunders County Fairgrounds in Wahoo, said Keith Glewen, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educator. The expo opens with coffee, doughnuts and the opportunity to view equipment and exhibitor booths. Speakers start at 9 a.m. Presenters include UNL researchers and specialists, Nebraska Soybean Board representatives, soybean growers and private industry representatives. This year’s featured speaker is Steve Johnson. Johnson serves as the Farm and Ag Business Management Specialist in Central Iowa for Iowa State University Extension. He specializes in topics related to grain marketing, government farm programs, crop insurance and other risk management strategies. He writes and trains on topics related to government farm programs, grain production contracts, farmland leasing and related crop income issues. He contributes to articles featured in a variety of farm magazines, Web sites, e-newsletters and other print and electronic media. Johnson’s presentation is titled, “Surviving Turbulent Times.” He will take a look at corn and soybean market outlook strategies, and he will discuss the “Top Ten Best Farm Management Practices.” Other topics of the program include: How to Use Cost of Production Figures – Tina Barrett, Nebraska Farm Business Association; Improving the Quantity and Quality of Soybean One Gene at a Time – Tom Clemente, UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture; Soil Fertility – Its Contribution To Soybean Yield – Richard Ferguson, UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture; and The Old and the New: Controlling Volunteer Corn in a Traited World – Lowell Sandell, UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. The expo also will include an update on the Nebraska Soybean Checkoff update and association information. Producers will be able to visit with representatives from seed, herbicide, fertilizer and equipment companies and view new farm equipment during a 30-minute break at 10 a.m. Soy doughnuts will be cooked on site, and noon lunch will be served. Registration is available the day of the expo at the door. For more information about the program or exhibitor information, call (800) 529-8030 or e-mail Keith Glewen, Extension Educator on Saunders County. This program is sponsored by UNL Extension in the university's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Nebraska Soybean Board, Saunders County Soybean Growers Organization and private industry. There is no registration fee. 2008 Farm Custom Rates AvailableRates for custom farm work are now available. 2008 Farm Custom Rates Part I (PDF) Butler County Ag Newsletter, Spring 2009The Butler County Ag Newsletter, Spring 2009 (PDF 18165KB) has been sent to producers. If you would like to receive the letter via email, contact Michael Rethwisch, Extension Educator in Butler County. Like MySpace and FaceBook but Only for RanchersIt’s common opinion that most ranchers are old school, set in their ways, and don’t like change. Perhaps this thinking is why the livestock industry has traditionally been behind the curve in adapting to and using technology. Perhaps this is why most ranchers can only rely on their own close circle of contacts to promote and market their products. Perhaps this is why many livestock producers fail to realize their full potential, or worse yet, fail altogether. High in the plains of Wyoming, Chad Golladay and his family of six raise Lowline Angus and hay on their modest 300 acre ranch which they began building just three short years ago after being hooked in to the business through a 4-H project for his nine year old daughter. Says Chad, “Despite the numerous fairs, stock shows, etc. that we’ve participated in, it was always a challenge to make new contacts in the Industry, or keep in touch with those we were able to meet. It seemed that if you weren’t part of the ‘good old boy’ network that most doors and opportunities were very difficult to open.” “I think we've all met many fine people we'd like to discover more about and learn from. But if you're like me, too many result in lost contacts and lost business. With the advent of social networking sites like MySpace and FaceBook, I thought… ‘Why not a social network just for ranchers and livestock producers?’” says Chad. CattleGrower.com was born. A network community for livestock producers of all types and ages to connect, collaborate, and promote their operations. Within only a few months of its creation, CattleGrower.com now boasts over 2,500 bovine, equine, sheep, goat, alpaca, and other livestock producers and enthusiasts who visit and contribute to the site regularly. CattleGrower.com boasts a robust and powerful platform that allows its Members to: - Create and develop new contacts While anyone is allowed to visit CattleGrower.com as a guest, Members are able to: - Post Classifieds Best of all perhaps is there is NO COST to become a Member. Says Chad, “I believe we all want to do better by ourselves, our operations, and our families. CattleGrower.com provides that possibility - Simple to understand and easy to use, yet powerful enough to be limited only by your imagination - best of all, it costs you nothing.” Learn more about CattleGrower.com Allan Vyhnalek NewscolumnsAllan Vyhnalek is an Extension Educator in Platte County. He shares his newscolumns across the state. 2008 Crop Variety Tests Are AvailableYou can see all the 2008 Crop Variety Tests on the Crop Watch-UNL Website. Information will be updated as results come in. All variety test reports are in PDF format. Prepare for Thirteen-Lined Ground SquirrelsAlthough it may not feel like it, Spring is coming. And in a few short weeks, thirteen-lined ground squirrels will be emerging from hibernation. Clients who have suffered damage from these ground squirrels in the past, should consider preparing for their return. Treated grain-based baits are most effective in controlling thirteen-lined ground squirrels when used soon after they emerge hungry from a long hibernation. Ground squirrels emerge as soon as the ground warms enough to permit digging. Males emerge 1 to 2 weeks before females so wait a week after you begin seeing the first few before initiating control. As always, follow label instructions carefully, as the label is the law. Small areas can be controlled with trapping. Just be sure the traps are place near the holes and inside a box to prevent non-target capture. Empty bait stations make excellent boxes for rat traps. Any questions regarding the control of this or any other species feel free to contact me or visit the Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management. Stephen Vantassel, Project Coordinator, CWCP, ACP Livestock Gross Margin Insurance for CattleLivestock Gross Margin (LGM)insurance provides protection against a decline in the cattle feeding margin by simultaneously hedging the input costs of corn and feeder cattle and the fed cattle selling price as a bundled option. This insurance policy is available for both calf finishing and yearling finishing operations. NebGuide G1641 provides more information regarding this subject. NebGuide 1446 - Tips for New Horse OwnersPleasure horses for personal and recreational use represent the largest category of horse ownership in the United States, with about 2 million people owning such horses. Whether a person already owns a horse or is considering the initial purchase of a horse, NebGuide 1446 - Tips for New Horse Owners will help answer many questions asked by new horse owners. UNL Extension ResourcesUNL Extension is committed to helping large-scale agricultural producers and small farm owners. Our research-based programs can help you produce a safe and wholesome food supply that is environmentally friendly and profitable, learn how to protect and manage water resources, better manage your rural living environment, and more. Market Journal Cornhusker Economics Newsletter Acreage & Small Farm Insights
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