Chad Moyer

6 days ago | chadmoyer.blogspot.com | Chad Moyer

NRDs Help Commemorate Arbor Day with American Linden Planting at CapitolJoined by esteemed guests including Governor Jim Pillen and representatives from the Nebraska Forest Service, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, and Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) celebrated Arbor Day by planting an American Linden on the southwest lawn of the Nebraska State Capitol.

1 week ago | chadmoyer.blogspot.com | Chad Moyer

Nebraska Delegation Echoes Governor’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration Following Spring StormsU.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and U.S. Representatives Mike Flood (NE-01), Don Bacon (NE-02), and Adrian Smith (NE-03) sent a letter to President Donald Trump in support of Governor Jim Pillen’s (R-Neb.) request for a major disaster declaration for areas impacted by severe storms occurring on March 18th and 19th.

1 week ago | chadmoyer.blogspot.com | Chad Moyer

Carcass grid pricing tradeoffsAlfredo DiCostanzo, Nebraska Beef Systems Extension EducatorMarketing cattle on a carcass grid is an increasingly attractive option for cattle feeders, particularly when fed cattle prices are high and continued interest by consumers for highly marbled beef. Yet, a few fundamentals must be kept in mind when evaluating this marketing strategy. The simplest one to consider is the dressing percentage.

1 week ago | chadmoyer.blogspot.com | Chad Moyer

CCPPD Plants Seeds of Caution around Power Lines As farmers make plans to return to their fields for spring planting, Cuming County Public Power District urges farm workers to be particularly alert to the dangers of working near overhead power lines. Electricity is one of the most overlooked, yet deadly hazards of working on a farm. According to the National Safety Council, farmers are at an increased risk for electrocution and electric shock injury compared to non-farmers.

1 week ago | chadmoyer.blogspot.com | Chad Moyer

NEBRASKA CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITIONFor the week ending April 20, 2025, there were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 33% very short, 45% short, 22% adequate, and 0% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 41% very short, 42% short, 17% adequate, and 0% surplus. Field Crops Report: Corn planted was 8%, near 5% for both last year and the five-year average.