﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:47:34 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Nebraska Ag Connection</title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1261</link><atom:link href="https://nebraskaagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1261" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[UNL Workshop Builds Soil Health Assessment Capacity]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/unl-workshop-builds-soil-health-assessment-capacity</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Agricultural professionals from across Nebraska recently gathered at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) Rogers Memorial Farm to strengthen their understanding of soil ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/unl-workshop-builds-soil-health-assessment-capacity</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-175075]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Reports Higher Nebraska Land Values for 2026 Season]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/usda-reports-higher-nebraska-land-values-for-2026-season</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Nebraska farmland values continued to rise in 2026, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The report found increases in cropland and ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:23:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/usda-reports-higher-nebraska-land-values-for-2026-season</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-175074]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Livestock Costs Drive Nebraska Farm Spending Higher]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/livestock-costs-drive-nebraska-farm-spending-higher</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Nebraska farm and ranch production expenses reached $32.4 billion in 2025, according to data from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The total ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/livestock-costs-drive-nebraska-farm-spending-higher</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-174828]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Nebraska Drought Forces Ranchers to Delay Herd Expansion]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-drought-forces-ranchers-to-delay-herd-expansion</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Nebraska cattle producers are facing increasing challenges as ongoing drought, wildfire recovery efforts, and market uncertainty affect herd management decisions. Despite ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-drought-forces-ranchers-to-delay-herd-expansion</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-174827]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Nebraska Farm Bureau Joins Agricultural Advisory Group]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-farm-bureau-joins-agricultural-advisory-group</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Nebraska Farm Bureau has joined a newly created agricultural advisory group organized by The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska. 

 The advisory group is designed to provide ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-farm-bureau-joins-agricultural-advisory-group</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-174808]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[CAP Launches Grain Marketing Webinars for Farmers in 2026]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/cap-launches-grain-marketing-webinars-for-farmers-in-2026</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Center for Agricultural Profitability (CAP) and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Testing Ag Performance Solutions (UNL TAPS) program have launched a new webinar series ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/cap-launches-grain-marketing-webinars-for-farmers-in-2026</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-174801]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Nebraska Conservation Leaders Earn State and National Honors]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-conservation-leaders-earn-state-and-national-honors</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Nebraska Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) recently honored several individuals and organizations for their contributions to conservation while ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-conservation-leaders-earn-state-and-national-honors</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-174799]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Drought Resilient Corn May Support Future Farms]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/drought-resilient-corn-may-support-future-farms</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Weather patterns are becoming less predictable, while water supplies face growing pressure. These challenges encourage researchers to develop corn hybrids that can maintain ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/drought-resilient-corn-may-support-future-farms</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-174615]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Global Trade Shifts Raise Concerns for Nebraska Agriculture]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/global-trade-shifts-raise-concerns-for-nebraska-agriculture</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 International trade remains a critical component of Nebraska’s agricultural economy, with exports accounting for as much as 30% of the state’s total agricultural receipts. ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/global-trade-shifts-raise-concerns-for-nebraska-agriculture</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-174606]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Native Tall Thistles Spark Rise in Lancaster County Calls]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/native-tall-thistles-spark-rise-in-lancaster-county-calls</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Residents across Lancaster County are increasingly contacting local weed officials after spotting thistles growing along roadsides, fields, and open spaces. Brent Meyer, ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/native-tall-thistles-spark-rise-in-lancaster-county-calls</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-174603]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Nebraska Winter Wheat Plantings Fall in 2026]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-winter-wheat-plantings-fall-in-2026</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Nebraska is seeing major shifts in crop acreage in 2026, with winter wheat reaching record low levels. Corn acres are also declining slightly, while soybean acreage is ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-winter-wheat-plantings-fall-in-2026</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-174535]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[UNL PREEC Showcases New Dry Bean Research and AI Tools]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/unl-preec-showcases-new-dry-bean-research-and-ai-tools</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center (PREEC) will showcase dry bean research during its Dry Edible Bean Open House on ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/unl-preec-showcases-new-dry-bean-research-and-ai-tools</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-174522]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Nebraska Corn Yields Face Pressure From Heat and Humidity]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-corn-yields-face-pressure-from-heat-and-humidity</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Nebraska Extension reported that Nebraska corn growers have faced challenging weather conditions during the 2026 growing season, with high humidity, extreme heat, and warm ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-corn-yields-face-pressure-from-heat-and-humidity</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-174518]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Nebraska Wildfire Relief Funds Support Ranch Families]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-wildfire-relief-funds-support-ranch-families</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Nebraska farmers and ranchers affected by the March wildfires are receiving help from federal programs and community relief groups. At the same time, several application ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-wildfire-relief-funds-support-ranch-families</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-174136]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Nebraska Field Day Highlights Sorghum Research and Trials]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-field-day-highlights-sorghum-research-and-trials</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Nebraska Extension and Nebraska Sorghum, the organizations leading the 2026 Nebraska Sorghum Field Day, will bring together producers and agribusiness professionals on Sept. 9 ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-field-day-highlights-sorghum-research-and-trials</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-174116]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Nebraska Explores Fiber Broadband for Smart Farming]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-explores-fiber-broadband-for-smart-farming</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Nebraska is exploring how better internet connections can help farms and rural communities use new technology. A recent Regional Fiber Connect event brought together ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-explores-fiber-broadband-for-smart-farming</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-173995]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[UNL Fall Seminars Focus on Crop and Soil Innovation]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/unl-fall-seminars-focus-on-crop-and-soil-innovation</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) Department of Agronomy and Horticulture will launch its fall  Agronomy and Horticulture Seminar Series  with the theme, “Innovating ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/unl-fall-seminars-focus-on-crop-and-soil-innovation</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-173980]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[UNL Reports Declining Crop Water Needs Across Key Regions]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/unl-reports-declining-crop-water-needs-across-key-regions</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 As the 2026 growing season progresses, crop water requirements across the Nebraska Panhandle and northeast Colorado are beginning to decline as many crops approach maturity. ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/unl-reports-declining-crop-water-needs-across-key-regions</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-173978]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Farmers Gain More Time to Apply for USDA Wildfire Aid]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/farmers-gain-more-time-to-apply-for-usda-wildfire-aid</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency is giving Nebraska farmers and ranchers more time to apply for Emergency Conservation Program assistance following ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/farmers-gain-more-time-to-apply-for-usda-wildfire-aid</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-173729]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[FSA Expands SDRP Relief Options for Crop Loss Claims]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/fsa-expands-sdrp-relief-options-for-crop-loss-claims</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Farm Service Agency (FSA), has extended the application deadline for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) to ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/fsa-expands-sdrp-relief-options-for-crop-loss-claims</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-173721]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>