York Co. Corn Grower Plot Results: Special Thank You to Doug, Jason, and Karah Perdue for hosting the York Co. Corn Grower Plot this year! The results are located at: https://jenreesources.com/2024/11/08/2024-york-co-corn-grower-plot/ or can be obtained from the York Co. Extension Office. Congratulations to Dekalb with DKC 114-42 winning the plot at 289.4 bu/ac!

Out of the Office: I’m excited to take some time off, including for my wedding! I won’t be answering questions till I return November 18. You are still welcome to please reach out to your local Extension office with questions and the office staff will direct you to a colleague who can help.

Dr. Kohl at Farmers/Ranchers College Dec. 3: This year Farmers & Ranchers College will kick off December 3^rd featuring Dr. David Kohl. Registration will start at 12:45 p.m. and the program will start at 1:00 p.m. at the Opera House in Bruning, NE. The program is titled, “Economic Realities in the Agricultural Industry: The Pulse.”  What economic realities can we expect to see in the global and domestic agricultural industry?  Dr. Kohl keeps a pulse on trends and factors to be mindful of during the economic downturn. Some of these topics are land and machinery values, interest rates, concentration of agriculture, importance of cash flows, non-financial factors and much more.  

Many to the area are very familiar with Dr. Kohl, but if you are not, here are some details about him. Dr. Dave Kohl is an academic Hall of Famer in the College of Agriculture at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. Dr. Kohl has keen insight into the agriculture industry gained through extensive travel, research, and involvement in ag businesses. He has traveled nearly 10 million miles; conducted more than 6,500 presentations; and published more than 2,250 articles in his career. Dr. Kohl’s wisdom and engagement with all levels of the industry provide a unique perspective into future trends. Don’t miss this high energy session in preparation for 2025! 

Big Questions and Innovative Solutions in Land Management is a series of workshops being presented throughout the State for farm and ranch landowners, landlords, and tenants who want to learn more about current trends in farm or ranch real estate, and best practices for managing or leasing land.

Topics include evaluating current trends in land values and cash rents, lease provisions and legal considerations, proper communication strategies and considerations for successful land transitions. Workshop participants will also be able to find answers to common farmland leasing and land ownership questions. The program is free to attend but registration is required by calling the phone number at the location you desire to attend.

Nov. 19 in Kearney: 9 a.m.-noon CT at the office of Nebraska Extension in Buffalo County, 1400 E. 34th St. Register by Nov. 18 at 308-236-1235. 

Dec. 3 in York: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. CT at the York County 4-H Building, 2345 Nebraska Ave. Lunch provided by Farmers National Company. Register by Dec. 2 at 402-362-5508.

Dec. 10 in Mead: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. CT at the office of Nebraska Extension in Saunders County, 1071 County Road G, Ithaca. Lunch provided by Farmers National Company. Register by Dec. 9 at 402-624-8030.

Dec. 12 in Wilber: 1-4 p.m. CT at the office of Nebraska Extension in Saline County, 306 W. 3rd. Refreshments provided by Farmers National Company. Register by Dec. 11 at 402-821-2151.