Producers briefed on commodities at combined Corn, Soybean Expo

Kristen Sindelar
Feb 12, 2024
Feb 12, 2024

Eastern NE corn and soybean expo 1.JPG — Two major commodities joined together for the first-ever combined Eastern Nebraska Corn and Soybean Expo. This year, the event was held at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) near Mead, Neb. The location will rotate between Saunders and Dodge counties each year.
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Before the military goes on a mission, the troops are given vital information in a briefing session. Every morning, the president of the United States is given a document called the President’s Daily Brief that outlines classified information.

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Eastern NE corn and soybean expo 2.JPG — Drought conditions have improved over the past year in Nebraska. Whether this will persist is dependent upon the spring moisture in 2024.
Data from the U.S. Drought Monitor

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Tar spot — The symptoms and signs of corn tar spot can develop throughout the summer, but typically develop most severely in the late summer.
Image credit José E. Solórzano

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Eastern NE corn and soybean expo 3.JPG — The Eastern Nebraska Corn and Soybean Expo gave producers a chance to mingle with vendors during the morning break.
Submitted photo

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.