N-DOR Hay Harvesting Permits Now Available
The program that enables Nebraska landowners to obtain hay harvesting permits is now in effect. Nebraska landowners whose land abuts the state right-of-way have until July 30 to apply for and receive a $40.00 permit. After July 30, anyone may apply. Applicants wishing to obtain a permit are reminded that proof of one-million dollar liability insurance must accompany every application.
Hay harvesting permits are governed in accordance with Chapter 39, Article 13 of the Neb. Rev. Stat. 39-1359.01. Any hay harvested without a permit will become the property of the State and shall be confiscated by the Department. Interstate highways and freeways are excluded from the program. Abutting landowners who have obtained permits may begin harvesting on July 15, additional permit holders are restricted to harvesting between August 1 and September 15.
The $40.00 permits will be available at NDOR area maintenance offices located across Nebraska. Complete rules and regulations for hay harvesting can be found at http://www.roads.nebraska.gov/hay/ or by calling your local state highway maintenance or District office.
20th Annual Nebraska Pork Producers Capital City Ribfest Set For August 18-20, 2016
Pinnacle Bank Arena announced the 20th Annual Nebraska Pork Producers Capital City Ribfest is set for August 18 through 20 at Pinnacle Bank Arena's Festival Lot located just north of the arena.
Nebraska Pork Producers Capital City Ribfest celebrates its 20th year as Lincoln's favorite and longest-running summer festival featuring award-winning barbecue from around the country and some of the best local and regional live music on the Ribfest Soundstage.
Nine award-winning barbecue vendors will be serving smoked varieties of ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, chicken and more. The festival is unique to Lincoln in that barbecue is the focal point of the event - offering the public a chance to sample a variety of barbecue recipes from Southern, Texas style, Australian, and Southwestern BBQ, all without leaving Lincoln!
Attendees can take in the Bud Light Beer Garden Experience. The 75’ x 55’ mobile beer garden provides a perfect gathering place for patrons to sit and enjoy an ice cold beverage with televisions.
The Ribfest Soundstage will feature super hits from The 402 Band on Thursday night, country red dirt sounds of Wade Bowen on Friday night, and Texas country sensation Randy Rogers Band Saturday night!
WHEN:
Thurs. Aug. 18: 11:00AM to 10:00PM
Fri. Aug. 19: 11:00AM to Midnight
Sat. Aug. 20: 11:00AM to Midnight
WHERE:
Pinnacle Bank Arena Festival Lot - located north of Pinnacle Bank Arena
PARKING:
Pinnacle Bank Arena Festival Lot: $5.00
ADMISSION AT GATE ONLY:
$5 for Adults; FREE for Kids 11 & Under
**On Thursday, August 18 and Friday, August 19, admission is FREE from 11AM - 2PM with a can of food for the Food Bank of Lincoln as a suggested admission. Free sides will also be available those same two days from all barbecue vendors. No coolers or outside food or beverages allowed in the festival area. Also no skateboards or bicycles inside the festival area.
PARTICIPATING RIB VENDORS:
Aussom Aussie - Sydney, Australia
NEW - BBQ King Smokehouse - Woodstock, IL
NEW - BBQ Masters - Stockbridge, GA
Desperado's BBQ & Rib Co. - Hinckley, OH
Howling Coyote Southwestern BBQ - Chicago, IL
Johnson's BBQ - Chesapeake, VA
Just North of Memphis - Annandale, MN
Porky N' Beans - Port St. Lucie, FL
Texas Rib Rangers - Denton, TX
Capital City Ribfest began in 1997 and has grown to be one of the area’s biggest and favorite summer events. The Nebraska Pork Producers Association has sponsored the event since its inaugural year. “Having a partnership with the Nebraska Pork Producers Association made Ribfest possible 20 years ago and that support continues today. We appreciate their loyalty and we strive to produce an event they can be proud of,” said Pinnacle Bank Arena General Manager Tom Lorenz.
STUDENTS SELECTED TO ATTEND THE 45th ANNUAL NAYI
Around 175 Nebraska high school juniors and seniors will grow their knowledge and passion for agriculture by serving as delegates at this year’s 45th annual Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI), July 11-14, in Lincoln.
“NAYI began as a program to encourage youth to expand their knowledge of agriculture and over the years has expanded to also include agricultural career exploration,” said NDA director Greg Ibach. “As the program celebrates its 45th year this year, it is the longest running program of its kind in the county.”
NAYI will be held July 11-14 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus. During the five-day Institute, delegates participate in agriculture policy and group discussions, as well as learn about potential career paths available in the agricultural industry. Motivational speakers and a farm management program help delegates develop leadership potential and strengthen their pride in Nebraska agriculture. The week also provides delegates an opportunity to network with industry leaders, top-notch speakers and ag representatives.
2016 Participants include:
First Name Last Name City
Aaliyah Scott North Bend
AJ Carlson Loomis
Alexa Nelson Albion
Alexander Schellpeper Stanton
Alexis Corman Bridgeport
Allyson Lawson Hayes Center
Amber Ross Callaway
Anna Burbach Hartington
Ashley Frenzen Fullerton
Austin Harthoorn Ainsworth
Braden Dvorak Dodge
Brent Miller Lyons
Brent Lemmer Atkinson
Brianne Haskell Lyons
Brittany Timoney Ulysses
Caleb Staben Louisville
Caleb Vonderfecht Hebron
Camille Larson Plattsmouth
Chase Hoffschneider Burwell
Chelby Huck Bayard
Cheyanne Franzen Superior
Cheyenne Gerlach DeWitt
Christy Cooper Waverly
Claira Thede Palmer
Clayton Darby Pleasanton
Cody Lambrecht Kennard
Cody Rambaugh Plymouth
Cody Whitehead Geneva
Collin Swedberg North Platte
Colton Fangmeier Hebron
Cooper Grabenstein Smithfield
Corey Conway Compbell
Courtney Anderson Hastings
Courtney Philips Bertrand
Courtney Scholting Springfield
Courtney Nelson Monroe
Craig Hebda Silver Creek
Dakota Chapman North Bend
Danielle McNeel Sutherland
Darby O'Connor Paxton
Doran Kolasa Merna
Eli Wolfe Kearney
Elizabeth Ruskamp North Bend
Emily Frenzen Fullerton
Emma Good Ainsworth
Eric Leisy Wisner
Erin Muntz Louisville
Fina Choat St. Edward
Gage Christensen Arthur
Gage Kraeger Avoca
Gannon Tighe Norfolk
Gareth Stauffer Loomis
Garrett McKenzie Rising City
Grace McDonald Phillips
Grant Dahlgren Bertrand
Haley Ehrke Orleans
Halle Ramsey Ord
Hanna Cronk Page
Hannah Esch Unadilla
Hannah Lowe Murray
Hannah Miller Gresham
Hannah Settje Raymond
Hayley Kastrup Blair
Heather Martin Ainsworth
Heather Bentley Miller
Heidi Borg Allen
Hunter Hill Scottsbluff
Isaac Surridge Overtion
Jacce Beck Ainsworth
Jacob Klingelhoefer Amherst
Jacob Meyer Avoca
Jacob Schlick Fairfield
Jacob Vallery Plattsmouth
Jacqueline Stauffer Harrisburg
Jake Lammers Lexington
Jared Stander Ashland
Jay Laub Grand Island
Jaycee Fleming Bassett
Jayton Frank Cedar Bluffs
Jeffrey Katz Springfield
Jennifer Pallas Stromsburg
Joel Schroeder Paxton
Jordan Fullner Wisner
Josh Hornung Davey
Josh Powers Arthur
Kara Philips Bertrand
Karen Keyes Tecumseh
Karly Niewohner Scribner
Katlyn Einspahr Bertrand
Kaydie Brandl Humphrey
Kaylee Hostler Central City
Kelsey Phillips Mullen
Kendra Froman Lynch
Kendra Wollenburg Beatrice
Kevin Sousek Malmo
Kristin Meybrunn Liberty
Krystin Oborny Garland
Lance Aspegren Wilcox
Landon Wright Hastings
Leslie Sommerhalder Steinauer
Lindsay Peters Scribner
Logan Cloudt Omaha
Louise Wiseman Hershey
Madisen Randa Verdigre
Madison Jones Papillion
Madison Mills Weeping Water
Maggie May Wallace
Maisie Kennicutt Elsie
Manuel Acosta Bayard
Marah Hestermann Sterling
Marissa Kegley Kearney
Matthew Morton Nehawka
Matthew Hinrichs Hildreth
Megan Coan Platte Center
Megan Leasure Winnetoon
Micah Erickson Sterling
Michael Borgelt Wisner
Mitch Krenk Dwight
Molly Suhr Seward
Morgan Chandler Lincoln
Moriah Rawlings Saint Paul
Natalie G'Schwind Callaway
Natalie Jones Stapleton
Nate Lundeen Minden
Nathan Choat Plainview
Nicholas Nelson Ceresco
Patrick Peterson Gothenburg
Payton Schmidt St. Paul
Rachael Calvo Bassett
Rachel Stewart Newport
Rebecca McKay Pender
Regan Rasmussen Riverdale
Renae Goodwin Madrid
Robert Nelson Wallace
Robyn Isom Page
Rochelle Corman Nelson
Rudy Pooch Tecumseh
Ryan Ochsner Saronville
Sage Williams Eddyville
Sam Scholting Springfield
Santiago Ramos Bridgeport
Sarah Buehler Sterling
Sarah Lammers Hartington
Sarah Thiltges Rulo
Sathena Scarborough St. Paul
Sean Krebs Clearwater
Shelby Wachter Blair
Sheridan Swotek Lincoln
Skyler Salts Steinauer
Sofia Sedlacek Nehawka
Sophia Lentfer Firth
Sydney Brewer Falls City
Sydni Lienemann Princeton
Tahya Jerabek Farwell
Tayler Banks Wallace
Taylor Nielsen Lincoln
Taylor Stratman Stromsburg
Tejlor Strope O'Neill
Tiffaney Connelly Bridgeport
Tisha Foltz Humphrey
Tracy Chvala O'Neil
Travis Likens Swanton
Trevor Ricenbaw Beaver Crossing
Tyler Chandler Anselmo
Vanessa Taylor Ainsworth
Victoria Whitmore Shelby
William Babbitt Paxton
William Kusant Comstock
Wyatt Loeffler Mitchell
Yesenia Perez Elm Creek
Zachary Temple Holdrege
Since its start in 1971, NAYI has shared the importance of agriculture with more than 5,500 youth from across the state. Delegates apply for and are selected to attend the Institute free of charge due to numerous donations from agricultural businesses, commodity groups and industry organizations.
The Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council (NAYC) helps organize several agricultural learning experiences for Nebraska youth including all NAYI events. NDA selects Council members who are passionate about agriculture and who want to teach young Nebraskans about the state’s leading industry. This year’s Council is comprised of 23 college-age men and women from across the state.
New Online Forecasting Tool to Assess Cropping Systems
A web tool was developed by Iowa State University personnel to help farmers make in-season and pre-season crop management decisions based on real-time information and predicted outcomes. The Forecast and Assessment of Cropping sysTemS (FACTS) was recently launched online (crops.extension.iastate.edu/facts), and is a free, publicly available service. The forecasting tool provides detailed information on weather, soil water and nitrogen, crop staging, temperature stress, and yields.
“FACTS will indicate to farmers if soil water or nitrogen are adequate, and how current weather conditions could affect yield potential,” said Mark Licht, extension cropping systems agronomist at Iowa State University. “Ultimately, getting a good indication of yield potential can help farmers make grain marketing decisions prior to harvest.”
Summary information from six locations across Iowa, which includes precipitation, yields, soil nitrogen status, growing degree days (GDD), and crop N, and water uptake, is updated every 10 days. The latest forecast information is available from June 23. The weather forecast is updated every day.
“FACTS provides scientific information during the growing season when it is most needed to help farmers make informed decisions,” said Sotirios Archontoulis, assistant professor of integrated cropping systems at Iowa State University.
In addition to the forecasting tool, an assessment tool will be launched in the fall of 2016. The assessment tool will provide an analysis of the 2016 growing season, including the yield gap and management practices to improve the 2017 planting and growing season.
“As the season comes to a close, a post-season scenario analysis can be done to show what could have been done differently, as far as management is concerned, to achieve better profitability, productivity and environmental goals,” said Licht.
FACTS uses a systems approach and information for forecasts are gathered by: mechanistic cropping systems model (APSIM) that simulate crop growth, soil dynamics and soil-crop-weather interactions including subsurface (tile) drainage; actual, historical and forecasted weather information from NDFD and CFS models; frequent soil, crop and weather ground-truth measurements; and advanced statistical and visualization tools to disseminate the information.
To view the most recent forecast from June 23 and learn more about the online forecasting tool, visit crops.extension.iastate.edu/facts.
FarmHer to Hold Second Annual Grow Event for Young Women
FarmHer, an organization focusing on women in agriculture, will hold its second annual Grow event for young women on September 23 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, IA.
Young women, between the ages of 15 to 23, will be informed, inspired, and encouraged to pursue their passion for agriculture through their future careers as professionals and producers. A limited number of tickets are available now at farmher.com/pages/grow. Tickets are $30 while group rates are $25.
Participants will enjoy an inspiring lineup of keynote speakers and participate in engaging breakout sessions. Breakfast, lunch, and an exclusive Grow by FarmHer Tshirt will be provided for each participant.
The Women Leading the Way Luncheon will connect current agriculture professionals and producers with future agricultural leaders. Discussions will include personal branding, legacy planning, producer's perspectives, international agriculture and more.
Two keynote speakers including Laura Daniels, a dairy FarmHer and blogger from Wisconsin and Marji Guyler Alaniz, Founder of FarmHer will provide useful advice and empowering words for the young women in attendance. The FarmHer Connection Point networking area will be available throughout the day, connecting the women with ag based businesses and organizations.
Americans Remain Divided on Perceptions of GMO Labeling
On the eve of a first-of-its-kind law on GMO labeling scheduled to go into effect on July 1 in Vermont, Americans remain divided on their perceptions of GMO labeling and their use in the food supply, according to the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation’s 2016 Food and Health Survey. Additionally, IFIC Foundation created a visual representation of the data.
Americans have mixed feelings about the existing GMO labeling policy. Currently, the FDA requires that GMO foods be labeled only if they have substantial differences from their non-GMO counterparts (such as whether there are nutritional differences or potential allergens). Yet there is a lot of buzz about expanding this policy to apply to all GMO foods.
Uncertainty is high on the issue, with 28 percent of the population unsure as to whether the current policy should be expanded to label all GMOs. Nationally, 44 percent of Americans show support for an expanded GMO labeling policy that would be applied to all foods containing GMOs.
Slight regional differences exist. The greatest approval of the current FDA labeling policy came from the Midwest (25 percent), and largest disapproval came from the South (8 percent).
When asking Americans about their impression of the use of GMOs in the food supply, the responses also varied. Nationally, 51 percent of Americans are either unsure or had no preference for their use. The greatest opposition for the use of GMOs in food came from the West (33 percent), and the greatest support for use was found in the Northeast (21 percent).
“What is apparent from our research is that more education and outreach opportunities need to be made available to consumers about GMOs,” said Kimberly Reed, president of the IFIC Foundation. “According to a report recently published by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), there is no difference in potential or adverse health effects in GMO crops compared to non-GMOs. In other words, GMO crops are as safe to eat as their non-GMO counterparts.”
Despite the 44 percent of consumers who support expanded GMO labeling, far fewer of them are actually avoiding GMOs or seeking out non-GMO labels. Nationally, a plurality of shoppers either are not sure or do not express a preference about avoiding or consuming GMOs (42 percent). Only about one-third (34 percent) are trying to avoid GMOs.
Consumers are less impacted by labeling in restaurants than they are at the grocery store. Nearly 21 percent said they buy foods and beverages because they are advertised on the label as non-GMO. This is compared to 14 percent of Americans who eat at restaurants because they advertised their food and beverages as non-GMO.
However, in an open-ended question asking whether there is information not currently on food labels consumers would like to see, only 3 percent said they wanted GMO labeling, suggesting that it is not a top-of-mind issue for the vast majority of Americans.
Despite the disparity in perceptions on GMOs, the majority of Americans (66 percent) are confident in the safety of the U.S. food supply. Only 7 percent have no confidence. The Midwest had the greatest confidence in the food supply, with 15 percent being “very confident.” The West had the lowest cumulative confidence, with 30 percent having “little or no confidence.”
UAN32 Prices Continue to Slip
For a second straight week retail fertilizer prices are showing some movement after months of extremely steady prices, according to retail fertilizer prices tracked by DTN for the fourth week of June 2016.
All eight of the major fertilizer were lower in price compared to the previous month. The only fertilizer to show a significant move was UAN32. The liquid nitrogen fertilizer was down 5% compared to the previous month and averaged $305/ton.
The remaining seven fertilizers were lower in price from last month, but the move was fairly minor. DAP averaged $470/ton, MAP $495/ton, potash $358/ton, urea $366/ton, 10-34-0 $554/ton, anhydrous $567/ton and UAN28 $265/ton.
On a price per pound of nitrogen basis, the average urea price was at $0.40/lb.N, anhydrous $0.35/lb.N, UAN28 $0.47/lb.N and UAN32 $0.48/lb.N.
According to DTN's surveys, all retail fertilizers remain double-digits lower than a year ago. 10-34-0 is 14% lower while MAP is 17% less expensive and DAP, anhydrous and UAN32 are all 18% lower. UAN28 is 20% lower, urea is 22% lower and potash is 27% less expensive compared to last year.
Dairy Organizations Lament Impact of Canada’s Barriers to Dairy Trade as North American Summit Begins
Today the United States, Canada and Mexico kicked off the North American Leaders’ Summit in Ottawa. One topic of key importance in the trading relationship between the United States and Canada has been Canada’s persistent undermining of U.S. dairy export access, a pattern that has cost American dairy farmers and processors hundreds of millions of dollars. Most recently, Canada has instituted a new pricing policy at the provincial level that is designed to discourage Canadian processors from using imported dairy products.
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) expressed appreciation for the Obama Administration’s attention to the harmful impact on U.S. dairy exports caused by Canada’s continual erection of nontariff trade barriers. The two organizations underscored the importance of high-level discussions this week on Canada’s actions on dairy, and how they hurt the U.S.-Canada trading relationship.
“America’s dairy farmers rely on exports to provide a home for the equivalent of one day’s worth of milk production each week,” said Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of NMPF. “When other countries disingenuously use policies and regulations to block those sales – especially in light of previously negotiated free trade agreements – the negative impact is felt on the farm. This is particularly damaging in tough years like this when milk supplies exceed demand. We hope President Obama will continue to hold our trading partners accountable, particularly those with whom we’re preparing to deepen our trade ties, such as Trans-Pacific Partnership members.”
Tom Suber, President of USDEC, echoed that point: “U.S. companies have made investments here at home, adding more jobs and expanding manufacturing facilities, to meet the demands of global buyers – including those in Canada. Our industry recognizes that we need to play by the rules – it’s only right that the U.S. insist that others do so, as well.”
NMPF and USDEC both support the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Both organizations, however, have stressed the importance of ensuring that the agreement works in practice as envisioned on paper and the importance of Canada’s compliance with existing obligations in achieving that result.
Showcase Days help growers resolve crop production challenges
Growers around the country are invited to visit a local Showcase Days event and learn about the most recent advances in managing weed resistance; sudden death syndrome in soybeans; nematode pressure; and other agronomic challenges. The events will also feature seed traits, varieties and hybrids.
Showcase Days consists of a series of events scheduled in fields around the country, tailored to provide growers with solutions for their agronomic challenges. Sponsored by Bayer, specialists and local agronomists will be on site to discuss problems and provide solutions, specific to local growers’ fields, soil profiles and environmental conditions.
“Growers have a lot of information to absorb every year, as they plan for the next season,” said Bayer Marketing Manager, Malin Westfall. “These Bayer Showcase Days help growers wade through a lot of that information in a concise way. We invite growers to visit us, see products at work and get honest answers to their questions.”
These events run from July through September and demonstrate the success of various Bayer products used on corn, soybeans, cereals, canola and cotton crops. Growers can register for their local Showcase Days event at www.showcaseplottours.bayer.us. This site also includes information for locations and events.
Attendees can also enter the Real Yield Sweepstakes onsite for a chance to win prizes like a 500 acre field of LibertyLink for soybeans or cotton.
2016 Showcase Day Locations:
-Madison, WI -- July 6 (soybeans, corn, cereal crops)
-Le Sueur, MN -- July 7 (soybeans, corn)
-Sabin, MN -- July 12 (soybeans, corn, cereal crops)
-Goehner, NE -- July 13 (soybeans, cereal crops)
-Indianola, IA -- July 13 (soybeans, corn)
-Emmetsburg, IA -- July 14 (soybeans, corn)
-Mexico, MO -- July 15 (soybeans, corn)
-Manhattan, KS – August 3 (soybeans, corn, cereal crops)
-Dawson, GA -- August 9 (soybeans, corn, cotton, cereal crops)
-Brookings/Volga, SD -- August 10 (soybeans, corn, cereal crops)
-Brownsburg, IN -- August 10 (soybeans, corn, cereal crops)
-Athens, IL -- August 11 (soybeans, corn)
-Sparta, IL -- August 16 (soybeans, corn)
-Pikeville, NC -- August 30 (soybeans, corn, cotton)
-Troy, OH -- September 8 (soybeans, corn)
-Stockbridge, MI -- September 13 (soybeans, corn)
Bayer is committed to bringing new technology and solutions for agriculture and non-agricultural uses. For questions concerning the availability and use of products, contact a local Bayer representative, or visit Crop Science, a division of Bayer, online at www.cropscience.bayer.us.
New Challenger® 1000 Series Tractors
Challenger®, a global brand of AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), introduces an entirely new category of tractors to North American agribusiness operations. Challenger 1000 Series tractors are the industry’s most versatile standard tractor and the ‘must-see’ innovation for 2016. Designed to deliver lower cost of ownership per acre, advanced connectivity and world-class Challenger performance, they are available in four powerful models ranging from 396 to 517 engine horsepower. Producers will get their first look at the tractors during the 2016 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, Aug. 30-Sept.1.
“The needs of producers in North America continue to evolve as operations become larger and require more efficiency,” says Josh Keeney, tactical marketing manager at AGCO. “The Challenger 1000 Series tractors bring an entirely new solution to the market. These tractors combine the power of a small-frame, articulated 4-wheel drive with the flexibility and speed of a lighter-weight, fixed-frame row crop machine.
“Using what we call the new Accu™ platform, the 1000 Series tractors are built to be smarter, more intuitive and efficient, to help producers reduce input costs, increase productivity and ultimately be more profitable,” Keeney adds. “This approach is a logical next step in Challenger’s evolution after our work perfecting the track tractor.”
Key to the new Series is the entirely new AccuDrive™ powertrain concept and an upgraded stepless CVT transmission, which provide the tractors with both their power and flexibility. Add to this the tractor’s full suite of on-board technology and an all-new, comfort-focused cab, and these tractors are a single solution for today’s high horsepower needs, from planting and heavy tillage or row crop work to harvesting and on-road hauling up to 31 mph.
Redefining productivity through precision
All Challenger 1000 Series models are equipped with the ISO-compliant AccuTerminal™ for intuitive, one-stop control of all tractor and implement functions. In addition, the AccuTerminal fully integrates with AGCO’s entire suite of Fuse® Technologies and Fuse Connected Services, bringing a new level of precision and productivity to professional farming operations, to help optimize yields and save on operating inputs and time.
A comfortable step up
Owners and operators will appreciate the new fit and finish of the spacious, comfortable cabs on the Challenger 1000 tractors. The cabs offer a variety of amenities from air-ride suspension and deluxe leather seat to the ergonomic and intuitive placement of the tractor controls, making a long day in the field feel almost effortless.
Debuting at fall farm shows
The Challenger 1000 Series tractors will make their public debut at farm shows this fall, including the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa; Big Iron in West Fargo, N. D. and at Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island, Neb.
Welcome to the KTIC Agriculture Information blog!!! Check back here for the latest in ag news and information, from local events to international happenings and government reports that affect your operation. Please email with suggestions! -Chad Moyer, Farm Director, KTIC Radio
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