Harvest USA Report

08/12/2025

Selling eggs in Nebraska is easy, but it’s important to know there are a few regulations in place to help protect both the consumer and producer. NDA issues egg producers an “egg number”. Producers should make sure that all eggs have been cleaned and placed in a labeled container. The label should include the quantity of eggs, your egg number provided by NDA and the name and place of business of the packer and distributor. To prevent illness from bacteria, eggs must be refrigerated at 45 degrees or less.

08/12/2025

International Biodiesel Day marks the anniversary of the first successful demonstration of an engine running on peanut oil-based fuel, created by Rudolf Diesel. Since then, biodiesel has expanded and has become an integral part of Nebraska’s economy through our robust soybean production.

08/12/2025

You’re not the only one sweating in this heat and humidity, the corn is too! Corn sweat is a common phrase you might have heard tossed around, but there is validity to it. Increased humidity in the Midwest, specifically during the summertime, is due to the evapotranspiration process of corn and soybean crops- two of the most common crops grown in Nebraska.

08/12/2025

08/12/2025

Preventing the introduction and spread of the H5N1 virus in cattle starts with close monitoring. Look for signs such as decreased milk production, reduced appetite, thickened or discolored milk, lethargy or dehydration. Animals showing these signs should be separated from the unaffected herd and your veterinarian should be contacted. Unaffected animals should be milked and cared for first to avoid contamination of equipment. If possible separate equipment should be used on the ill animal.https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/dairy-cattle-biosecurity-measures.pdf

08/12/2025

Moving cattle to markets in Nebraska does not require official ID. If needed, upon arrival animals will be officially identified at approved tagging sites. A list of these sites can be found on the NDA website https://nda.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/adt/pdf/ADT-approved-tagging-sites.pdf. Nebraska requires out of state cattle and bison, over 18 months and sexually intact must be tagged. Calves under the age of 60 days, not accompanied by their dam, need official ID. Cattle in the range under 18 months, but older than 60 days do not require ID.

Please review these guidelines on the NDA website https://nda.nebraska.gov/adt

08/12/2025

This year’s widespread virus outbreaks highlight the critical need for disease management. Kansas State University is sharing a helpful series on managing the wheat streak mosaic complex. Read the articles below and stay tuned for others in the series:

Wheat-free windows and herbicide recommendations: https://bit.ly/4eSVKgP
The role of alternative host crops: https://bit.ly/3GIY2Ta
Variety selection for wheat streak complex management: https://buff.ly/x2VPMIR

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08/12/2025

We had a good 3 day run of dry weather in Montana before the rain hit. We did some lentils and chick peas. When it dries up we will be on lentils again. Tyler got a good picture of the 3 machines going on lentils the night before it rained.

08/11/2025

National Sunflower Association’s John Sandbakken shares insights and updates about the 2025 crop.