Nebraska CropWatch

This episode covers winter weed control, insect survival in mild winters, drought-resistant crops, and upcoming weather patterns affecting Nebraska. Expert insights help farmers prepare for rapid temperature swings, weather challenges, and innovative crop options.  

In this episode of the CropWatch Podcast, Eric Hunt discusses the critical fire danger across Nebraska due to high winds, low humidity, and drought conditions. He emphasizes the need for caution and outlines the upcoming weather changes, including potential snowfall later in the week. The conversation highlights the importance of being aware of fire risks and preparing for changing weather conditi...

In this episode of the CropWatch Podcast, host Eric Hunt discusses critical issues surrounding groundwater and nitrate risk, providing insights from recent research. He also offers a detailed weather forecast for Nebraska, highlighting significant temperature trends, potential storm systems, and the implications of a possible cold snap. The conversation further delves into the current drought cond...

Discussion of global temperatures, ongoing drought concerns, recent cold, and the outlook for the next few weeks through the spring.

Chapters 00:00Introduction and Upcoming Events 01:21Current Weather Conditions 04:45Drought Conditions in Nebraska 08:27Weather Forecast for the Week Ahead 14:24Long-Term Weather Outlook

00:00 Introduction to CropWatch Podcast 2026 01:45 Northeast Nebraska Crops Update 02:43 Impact of Recent Rainfall 05:37 Climate Change and Weather Patterns 10:50 Upcoming Weather Forecast and Temperature Changes 14:34 Drought Conditions and Agricultural Implications   Keywords CropWatch Podcast, Nebraska agriculture, weather updates, climate change, drought conditions, rainfall impact, soybean di...

In this conversation, Eric Hunt speaks with Hannah Birgé and Jacob Fritton from the Nature Conservancy about the intersection of agriculture and conservation. They discuss their backgrounds, the changes in farming practices over generations, and the economic challenges farmers face. The conversation dives into the Nature Conservancy's approach to working with farmers, the concept of regenerative a...

In this conversation, Eric Hunt discusses recent weather patterns, precipitation deficits, and the implications of La Niña on future weather conditions. He provides insights into drought conditions, snowpack levels, and seasonal weather predictions for the upcoming months, emphasizing the importance of these factors for agricultural planning and crop management.

In this episode, Dr. Ernie Goss (professor of Economics at Creighton) joins to talk about the state of the rural and regional economy, the impact of tariffs, why land is a good investment, why trade is still crucial, and China can play hardball with us more than our neighbors. Ernie ends by discussing the recent closure of the Tyson plant and the unintended consequences of recent political decisio...

In this episode, Karen Braun of Zaner comes on to talk about weather related challenges with the season's corn and soybean crops, what the USDA report showed today on yield and stock numbers, and what China is or more importantly isn't buying in terms of soybean and how that will affect acreage numbers next year.