It is Time to Hang Up the Soil Probe ― Reflections on a Career
December 13, 2017
In his final article for CropWatch Nebraska Soil Scientist Charles Shapiro reflects on changes in crop nutrient management practices across his career.
Extension Training for Farm Record-Keeping Software
November 27, 2017
Tune up your farm and ranch record-keeping skills at Nebraska Extension training opportunities this December at the Panhandle Research and Education Center in Scottsbluff.
2 Grain Marketing Workshops Cancelled Due to Harvest Delays
November 13, 2017
Due to delayed harvest, two November Grain Marketing Workshops have been cancelled and are expected to be rescheduled for January. The workshops were to be held Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Wayne and Wednesday, Nov. 15 at O'Neill.
Extension Crop Reports
November 10, 2017
Tyler Williams, Extension Educator in Lancaster County: Harvest is rapidly progressing with most of the soybeans out and about 70% of the corn out. Corn yields have been very good and soybean yield reports have been fairly average. I haven't seen much movement of anhydrous applicators or fieldwork, but that should get rolling any day. (11/7/2017)
Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference Feb. 22-23
October 24, 2017
Mark your calendars for the 2018 Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference in Kearney. The event features two nationally known keynote speakers and more than 30 concurrent sessions on agricultural risk management.
University's HHD Displays Focus on Strengthening the Farm/Ranch Bottom Line
August 31, 2017
Husker Harvest Days exhibits from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will demonstrate how minor changes on Nebraska's farms and ranches can lead to major returns.
Professional Society Recognizes Work in Resource Conservation
August 10, 2017
Seven leaders in Nebraska resource conservation, including two Nebraska Extension educators, are being honored by the Nebraska Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS).
Nebraska Crop Scouting Youth Winners to Advance to Regionals
August 4, 2017
Five teams of talented youth crop scouts recently vied for the state title. Congratulations to all who tested their skills and good luck to the Colfax County 4-H and Kornhusker Kids 4-H Club of Cuming County who will move on to regionals.