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Oct. 28, 2016

The warm fall is helping wheat get off to a good start, but has done little to hamper grasshopper feeding in some wheat fields, such as this Lancaster County field this week. Insecticide control at this point in the season would likely be limited, given the grasshoppers' size and limited foliage to intercept the spray. (Photos by Tyler Williams)

Weed Management

Fall is Optimal for Marestail Control when seedlings are still small and within recommended treatment size.

Corn Production

Researchers Seek Feedback on 2016 Corn Yield Forecasts. Please take a few moments to answer this 2-question survey to help the Corn Yield Forecast team provide the information you need!

Farm Management

Agricultural Tax Planning in Low Income Years. It may be even more important than in high income years.
Farm Finance and Ag Law Clinics Set for November
Grain Marketing Workshops Offer Valuable Info in Year of Low Prices. Check the schedule and mark you calendar now to get location- and commodity-specific information.

Farm Equipment

Agricultural Machinery Data Acquisition and Analytics Research Could Lead to Increased Fuel and Field Efficiencies. See how a Biological Systems Engineering researcher is analyzing tractor power data and integrating the new technology into ag engineering courses.

Forage Production

Nitrate Nitrogen or Nitrate — What's the Difference?

Dry Edible Bean Production

Research Shows Potential of Great Northern Bean. New University of Nebraska research shows multiple health benefits packed in this pulse crop. (UNL News)

IANR and Extension

Amit Jhala Receives Young Scientist Award