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Nitrogen Fertilizer Trends in Nebraska from 1955-2023

April 16, 2024
This Nebraska Extension article highlights the impact of factors such as plant genetics and improved production practices to fertilizer consumption in Nebraska over numerous decades.

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Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Corn Planting Begins

April 16, 2024
Corn planted in Nebraska was 2% as of April 14.

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This Week on N Field: Cover Crop Spring Management

April 12, 2024
Soil Management Extension Educator Katja Koehler-Cole shares important information that may help producers target an optimum cover crop termination date.

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Interseeding Cover Crops into Soybean in West-central Nebraska

April 3, 2024
Results of a 2022-23 study on interseeding cover crops into soybean reveal the impacts on soybean seed yield and nutrient dynamics for the following corn crop.

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Historical grain stocks data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Nebraska March 1, 2024 Grain Stocks

March 29, 2024
Wheat stocks are up 63% from a year ago, according to USDA NASS.

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Historical prospective plantings data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Nebraska 2024 Prospective Plantings

March 28, 2024
Dry edible pea acreage is anticipated to skyrocket in 2024, at a 129% increase over 2023. More sorghum and dry edible bean acreage is also expected in Nebraska this growing season.

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The Handy Bt Trait Table has been updated for 2024. This reference guide alphabetically lists all trade names for hybrids with Bt traits, and includes Bt protein(s) expressed, targeted insects, refuge requirements and herbicide traits.

Handy Bt Trait Table Updated for 2024 Corn

March 26, 2024
Updated for 2024, the Handy Bt Trait Table can help producers avoid the development of resistance from using the same traits repeatedly and in troubleshooting insect injury or preparing to apply herbicides.

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The 2024 Weed Management Field Day will feature on-site demonstrations of new technology and herbicides for corn, soybean and sorghum.

Nebraska Extension Weed Management Field Day June 26 at South Central Agricultural Laboratory

March 4, 2024
This year's Weed Management Field Day will feature in-person tours and field experiments to give attendees a closer look at new herbicides and technologies.

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