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Fall Armyworms Damaging Alfalfa in Southeast Nebraska

Fall armyworm caterpillars do most of their feeding in the last stage. If you are not watching fields on a regular basis, you may not notice damage or armyworms until they are large and doing significant damage.

2021 corn yield forecast for midwestern states

2021 Corn Yield Forecasts: End-of-season Forecasts Suggest Near to Below-average Yields for the Region

In line with our previous reports, our forecasted yield potential this season seems to be 10% below the historical average.

Harvesting dry edible beans — Dry edible bean harvest by undercutting the bean plant roots and placing cut plants in a windrow. (Photo by Gary Stone)

Dry Edible Bean Harvest Underway in the Panhandle

The overall crop in the region looks very good, despite severe weather and some hail earlier in the year across the growing region.

On-Farm Research

Refine your Wheat Nitrogen Management through On-Farm Research

Are you interested in how agriculture technologies can improve nitrogen management on your farm?

Farm Management

Farm and Ranch Business Meetings

For businesses on main street, regular meetings are a normal part of company culture. Farms and ranches are businesses, and many could benefit from regularly held meetings, especially when multiple family members, multiple generations or employees are involved.

IANR & Extension

Agronomy and Horticulture Fall 2021 Seminar Series Announced

The UNL Agronomy and Horticulture Fall 2021 Seminar Series has begun. These Friday afternoon Seminars begin at 3:30 p.m. and will be in 150 Keim Hall, Nebraska East Campus or via Zoom.

Forage Production

Windrow in field — When done correctly, windrow grazing provides the best of both worlds, allowing harvest to occur at the optimal time for yield and quality, while eliminating the cost and labor of baling, storing and feeding hay. (Photo by Aaron Berger)

Pasture and Forage Minute: Planning Winter Forages, Windrow Grazing

Extension educators discuss winter annual forages, windrow grazing, and alfalfa winterization and frost concerns.

Crop Reports

Nebraska Crop Progress for Sept. 12

For the week ending Sept. 12, 2021, corn maturity was 35%, ahead of the 29% average. Soybeans dropping leaves was 47%, ahead of the 37% average, harvested was 1%. Sorghum maturity was 27%, ahead of the 18% average, harvested was 2%.

Nebraska Crop Production Forecast for September

Based on Sept. 1 conditions, Nebraska's corn crop is forecast at a record 1.80 billion bushels, soybean is forecast at 327 million bushels, sorghum at 22.3 million bushels and sugarbeet at 1.3 million tons.

#NField Observations for September 2021

This week, Ben Beckman talks about nitrate build up in drought stressed plants as well as reasons to consider windrow grazing to reduce feed costs.

In Case You Missed It

Soybean Gall Midge Identified in Eight Additional Nebraska Counties

Soybean gall midge (SGM) injury and pressure varied considerably across its geographic range, with the largest concentration of injured soybean fields occurring in east-central Nebraska this season. To date, a total of 140 Midwestern counties have been identified as infested with SGM.

Plants for Fallow Summer Periods

Many warm-season cover crop species are available and can be used for different purposes in fallow fields, such as improving soil health, breaking up soil compaction, providing forage and supporting beneficial insects.