Elevated Fire Risk in Nebraska

Farmer standing in a corn field using a smartphone near a center pivot irrigation system at sunset with ACREE and Nebraska Extension logos.

Register Now for ACREE: Nebraska’s Free Irrigation Scheduling App Is Ready for the 2026 Season

A dry winter and low snowpack in the North Platte River Basin are raising concerns about irrigation supplies — making accurate irrigation scheduling more important than ever this season.

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Two researchers stand in a proso millet field, one pointing across the plot, with buildings and trees visible in the background.

Supplementing Dryland Wheat and Irrigated Corn with Proso Millet in Drought Years

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Webinar to Address Drought Outlook, Risk Management for Nebraska Ag Producers

Center pivot irrigating green corn beside cracked, dry soil under hazy sky.

Irrigation Water Availability and Risk Management Considerations for 2026 Crops

Recent Articles

Map of Nebraska showing alfalfa weevil growing degree day totals (base 48°F) from Jan. 1–March 15, with most areas exceeding the 200 GDD scouting threshold.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Early Scouting Urged for Alfalfa Weevil

Published: March 16, 2026

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Yonts Water Conference: A 2026 Outlook on Irrigation, Weather and More

Published: March 16, 2026

Map of North America showing above-normal summer temperatures across much of the United States, Canada and Mexico, with the strongest warmth in the West and South.

Weather Outlook: Summer Moisture Might Be Promising — Will It Be Too Late?

Published: March 16, 2026

Alfalfa weevil larva feeding inside an alfalfa leaf, showing characteristic windowpane damage.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Managing Weeds and Insect Pressure Following a Mild Winter

Published: March 9, 2026

Pasture and Forage Minute: Preparing for Drought, Assessing Feed and Forage Needs

Published: March 2, 2026

U.S. temperature outlook map showing above-normal conditions across most states and below-normal temperatures in Alaska.

Weather Update: Drought Gets Worse but Relief May Be on the Way

Published: February 26, 2026

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March Is National Agriculture Month — Honoring the Work of Farmers, Ranchers and Agricultural Professionals

Endangered Species Act: What Growers Need to Know

In a new three-part series, University of Nebraska researchers offer guidance to Nebraska applicators on meeting Endangered Species Act requirements in 2026.

— Part 1: Crop Protection Program Requirements
— Part 2: Runoff and Erosion Mitigation
— Part 3: Ecological Spray Drift Buffers

Person holding an unmarked pesticide container in an early-season cornfield, illustrating herbicide planning and compliance requirements.

Extension Programs & Events

Connect with local extension educators, get the latest research on crop production and pest management, and earn CEUs, applicator certifications and more through Nebraska Extension’s winter programs.

Upcoming events:

— Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Prep Course
— PEST Academy
— Land Application Training
— Pesticide Applicator Certification Training
— Chemigation Certification Training

Nitrogen for Corn 101

Balancing crop demand with input costs is never easy. This new article series breaks down the latest research and recommendations so you can apply N with confidence.

— Detecting N Stress
— 1.2 lb N Per Bushel — Where Did That Come From?
— EONR — Does it Exist?
— Determining N Credits
— Fall N Application — Still OK?
— Using Precision Agriculture and Sensor Technologies to Boost Profits