Hail is a four-letter word that causes high anxiety. Since the average first fall killing frost in Nebraska usually occurs from October 1 to October 10, our growing season is now over halfway with only 70-80 days remaining. So, replanting severely hailed corn or soybeans fields are likely not good options; since even short season corn hybrids need at least 80-90 days of growing days, and the shortest season maturity group soybeans need at least 80 days of growing season for economic yields. Therefore, the best alternative options may be to move from a summer grain production mindset to possible forage options.

We are in what is typically the hottest part of the summer and we need to consider how these temperatures affect our pasture and forage plants. The two primary plant classifications are warm-season and cool-season and this is based on basic plant physiology and their specific photosynthetic pathway.

Corn silage harvest may seem like a long way off, but preparation for a successful harvest begins now. Improper silage storage and fermentation can result in losses up to 20% prior to feeding. Plan your storage now to keep excessive storage losses from happening to you.

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Elizabeth Exstrom Horticulture Extension Educator Whether you pronounce it toemay-toe or ta-mah-toe, either way you say it they are both delicious. Tomatoes are grown in over 86 percent of home gardens in the United States, making them the most popular homegrown vegetable.

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