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    There’s some good news for pork producers – China has lifted its ban on importing pork. Rob Plain, Extension ag economist, University of Missouri, says the other bright spot is that producers could be profitable again in late spring.
    Ear rots and molds may be of concern – Corn producers are encouraged to scout their fields for ear rots. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension plant pathologist, Tamra Jackson, says the wet weather has produced corn ear rot diseases and mold. Mike Carlson, UNL veterinarian says so far there is no indication of mycotoxin problems. If you have a concern about this have your grain tested.
    Challenges in the energy and climate arena -- Agriculture is faced with policy directions on several fronts. Cole Gustafson, professor of agricultural economics at North Dakota State University, says the nation’s crop and livestock producers not only have the challenges, but some opportunities as well.
    Nebraska’s voice for agriculture -- Telling Nebraska’s agricultural story in a non-partisan way is one of the goals of the Nebraska Ag Relations Council. Craig Buescher, president of the organization, says the organization helps producers know and understand the issues and how to communicate with the consumer.
    Good harvest weather – Temperatures will be in the 50s to 70s for the next week. Al Dutcher, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension state climatologist, says there is a chance of to precipitation Sunday and Monday in some parts of the state. Dutcher says we can expect a storm late in the next week.