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October 11, 2019

Sorghum-sudan cover crop plant damaged by a light frost

October 6, 2023

Forage Hazards Following a Freeze Event

By Ben Beckman - Extension Educator, Megan Taylor - Former Extension Educator

Soybean pods at the R7 stage showing different levels of membrane attachment within the pod.

August 27, 2020

Taking Note of the Ending Reproductive Stages of Your Soybean Crop

By Jim Specht - Emeritus Professor of Agronomy, Keith Glewen - Extension Educator Emeritus, Jenny Brhel - Extension Educator

US map showing how September temperatures ranked them.

October 11, 2019

And the Weather Hits Just Keep on Coming

After recent rains, water stands in the border of this Filmore County soybean field. While wet conditions across much of the state will complicate harvest, taking steps to avoid compaction can reduce the challenges for future crops. (Photo by Brandy VanDeWalle)

October 10, 2019

Avoiding Harvest Compaction in Wet Soils

By Paul Jasa - Extension Engineer

Combine harvesting corn

October 10, 2019

Drying and Storing Expected High-moisture Corn

By Ken Hellevang - North Dakota State University Extension Agricultural Engineer

Photo of field comparison of soybean planting dates and maturities at different stages.

October 9, 2019

Projecting Dates for Ending Reproductive Stages of a Soybean Crop Using SoyWater

By Jim Specht - Emeritus Professor of Agronomy, Keith Glewen - Extension Educator Emeritus, Jenny Brhel - Extension Educator

Nebraska map showing locations and dates of first hard freezes.

October 8, 2019

Forecast Offers Harvest Hope if Snows Stay North

By Al Dutcher - Former Associate Nebraska State Climatologist

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October 8, 2019

"Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options" for Better Informed Decisions

By Jessica Groskopf - Extension Educator for Agricultural Economics

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October 8, 2019

USDA Funds 13 Specialty Crop Projects in Nebraska

By Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) News Release

Stanton volunteer firefighters respond to a combine fire in 2016.

October 8, 2019

Practicing Fire Safety at Harvest

By John Wilson - Extension Educator Emeritus

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October 8, 2019

The Science Behind 50-degree Soil and Nitrogen Application

Photo of demonstration plot comparing field peas (left) and chickpeas

October 4, 2019

Study of Wheat Behind Field Peas, Chickpeas, Soybeans and Fallow

By Strahinja Stepanović - Former Extension Educator, Ognjen Zivkovic – Agronomy Student at the University of Belgrade-Serbia, Jovan Radojičić – Agronomy Student at the University of Belgrade-Serbia, Milica Bogdanovic - Agronomy Student at the University of Belgrade-Serbia

Laila Puntel

October 4, 2019

New Soil Scientist/Precision Ag Specialist Joins Agronomy

By Laila Puntel - Extension Soil Fertility and Precision Ag Specialist Fran Benne - Department of Agronomy and Horticulture

Andrea Basche in a field of cover crop planted into corn stubble

October 3, 2019

Which Farming Practices Help Soils Absorb Heavy Rains?

By Andrea Basche – Associate Professor in Cropping Systems Scott Schrage - University Communication

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October 2, 2019

Farm Bankruptcy Code Increases Upper Limit

By J. David Aiken - Extension Water and Agricultural Law Specialist