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Dekalb Agronomist Says South Central Nebraska Growers Seeing Harvest Challenges

Dekalb Agronomist Says South Central Nebraska Growers Seeing Harvest Challenges

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Northern Plains farmers have been experiencing several weather challenges this year with late plantings and delayed harvest due to record amounts of moisture. Dekalb Agronomist Kevin Keller covers south central Nebraska. He says following earlier difficulties growers have made some good harvesting progress.

He says having colder weather coming in may be a good thing for producers attempting to complete harvest after battling wet conditions.

Keller says there have been some late season disease pressures in south central Nebraska.

He says weed pressure has been quite prevalent this year with the wet conditions.

Keller says with many farmers putting in long hours harvesting, it’s critical to keep safety in mind, to take frequent breaks and remain alert while out there working.

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