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Nebraska CropWatch
The Nebraska CropWatch Podcast provides the latest research-based information from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on crop production, pest management and related agricultural information for Nebraska farmers and agribusinesses. CropWatch Podcasts feature researchers, extension educators and other experts. For more information on these topics, visit www.cropwatch.unl.edu, where new articles are published weekly during the cropping season.
Episodes
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Episode 250. Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: July 31st, 2026
Updates on soybean gall midge, southern rust, and a look at the weather for the upcoming week. A break from the heat is coming for the eastern half of the…
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Episode 249. Sepcial guest: Damian Mason talks daylight savings time and upcoming western water challenges
This episode features Damian Mason, host of The Business of Agriculture comes on to talk about why Daylight Savings Time really doesn't have many benefits for…
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Episode 246: Storms Saturday, cooler temps and general moisture thoughts
summaryThis weekly update covers water testing for private wells, weather forecasts, upcoming storm risks, and drought conditions across Nebraska and…
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Episode 244. Stormy period and then turning hot, windy
This weather update covers drought designations, USDA loan assistance, recent precipitation, upcoming weather patterns, and drought conditions across Nebraska…
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Episode 242: Severe storms and possible drought relief
This podcast provides an in-depth update on Nebraska's weather conditions, drought status, and agricultural impacts, emphasizing the critical need for moisture…
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Episode 241. Warm, mostly dry week ahead
Going to be a warm week for us next week with high temperatures generally in the 80's statewide. Scattered storms possible western and southern sections of the…
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Big swings in temperature ahead
This episode covers winter weed control, insect survival in mild winters, drought-resistant crops, and upcoming weather patterns affecting Nebraska. Expert…
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Episode 232. Fire risk tomorrow and snow Thursday
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…
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Episode 231. False spring early next week
In this episode of the CropWatch Podcast, host Eric Hunt discusses critical issues surrounding groundwater and nitrate risk, providing insights from recent…
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Episode 230. First Friday Update and Seasonal Outlook
Discussion of global temperatures, ongoing drought concerns, recent cold, and the outlook for the next few weeks through the spring.
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Episode 229. Dry and milder week ahead
Chapters 00:00Introduction and Upcoming Events 01:21Current Weather Conditions 04:45Drought Conditions in Nebraska 08:27Weather Forecast for the Week Ahead…
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Episode 227. Winter starting to show back up
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…
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Episode 226. The relationship between The Nature Conservancy and agriculture: Hannah Birge and Jacob Fritton
In this conversation, Eric Hunt speaks with Hannah Birgé and Jacob Fritton from the Nature Conservancy about the intersection of agriculture and conservation…
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Episode 224. Seasonal outlook and look ahead to spring 2026
In this conversation, Eric Hunt discusses recent weather patterns, precipitation deficits, and the implications of La Niña on future weather conditions. He…
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Episode 223. State of the agricultural economy with Dr. Ernie Goss (Professor at Creighton)
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…
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Episode 220. Karen Braun (Zaner): Pro Farmer Tour, Soybean purchases, and USDA Report analysis
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…
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212. Corn and soybean disease update
The 2025 season brought lots of diseases and in this episode we get into the details of the diseases and the weather that favored them. #southernrust #tarspot…
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Episode 205. Dr. Scott Irwin (U. Illinois)- Back to the Futures, 45Z and CI scores
In this episode Dr. Scott Irwin, Lawrence J. Norton chair of Agricultural Marketing, offers a history lesson and a very informative update on 45Z and the…