NASS: Nebraska Wheat 79% Good to Excellent
April 1, 2020
March 30, 2020 USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) report for Nebraska wheat.
Army Cutworm Scouting Urged in Western Nebraska Wheat and Alfalfa
March 27, 2020
Army cutworms have been spotted in Kansas and Nebraska crop fields this month. This is an important time to scout for this pest, particularly in wheat and alfalfa.
New Research Links Gene Found in Wild Wheat to Drought Tolerance in Cultivated Wheat
March 26, 2020
New research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has led to the discovery of a novel gene that improves drought adaptation in wheat — a breakthrough that could contribute to increased world food security.
Should I Consider Spring Wheat in My Cropping System?
February 19, 2020
Beginning in the 1970’s winter wheat was included in Ecofarming rotations with no-till corn or grain sorghum and summer fallow as a means to capture and maintain soil water through snow retention, increased infiltration, reduced evaporation, and weed control with herbicides instead of tillage.
$1.2 Million Grant to Help Corn and Wheat Growers Manage Nitrogen Fertilizer Application
January 13, 2020
Corn and wheat growers across Nebraska will be able to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies that will allow them to more precisely identify the amount of nitrogen fertilizer their crops need, while preventing excess nitrates from ending up in Nebraska’s water supply.
USDA NASS Releases Wheat Production Data by County
December 12, 2019
County-level estimates for 2019 small grain acreage, yield, and production are now available, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The
Corn and Sorghum Harvests Nearly In
December 2, 2019
Nebraska's corn harvest was 96% complete, near 99% for both last year and the five-year average. Sorghum harvest was 97% done, near 99% for both last year and the average.
USDA Survey Reveals Crucial Data on Fusarium Head Blight
November 26, 2019
A national USDA survey, published recently in Plant Disease, provides the first large-scale, systematic insight into how wheat and barley growers manage Fusarium head blight (FHB), also known as scab, and where they get information on how to control this destructive diseas