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Color-coded weather map of the United States showing temperature variations across regions.

Published: October 22, 2026

Weather Update: Rain Chances Return

Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator

Black cow standing in a snowy field with corn stalks.

Published: October 22, 2026

Estimating Bushels of Corn on the Ground by Counting Ears Prior to Grazing with Cattle

Aaron Berger - Beef Extension Educator

US map with states colored by numerical data ranges, showing increases and decreases.

Published: October 22, 2026

Is the USDA's October Corn Forecast Wrong?

Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator

Young green corn plants in a field with farm equipment in the background under a cloudy sky.

Published: October 20, 2026

Managing High Fertilizer Costs: Use Soil Tests to Avoid Unnecessary Potassium Applications

PART 3 OF A UNL SERIES EXPLORING PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING FERTILIZER COSTS

Javed Iqbal - Extension Nutrient Management and Water Quality Specialist, Aaron Nygren - Extension Educator

Person reviewing paperwork and receipts with pen at desk beside laptop.

Published: October 19, 2026

Pasture and Forage Minute: Stacking PRF, AF and LRP Insurance, Preparing Pastures for Spring Interseeding

Shannon Sand - Agricultural Economics Extension Educator, Ben Beckman - Extension Educator

Map showing U.S. precipitation forecast with green, blue, and red shading indicating rainfall intensity.

Published: October 15, 2026

Weather Update: Frost, Warmer Days and a Wet Finish to October

Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator

Tractor plowing a vast, overcast field with uneven soil.

Published: October 15, 2026

Transitioning to Organic Production: Challenges, Planning, and Recordkeeping for Success

Shannon Sand - Agricultural Economics Extension Educator, Glennis McClure - Extension Farm and Ranch Management Analyst

Cornfield at sunset with magnified views of different corn kernels showing variations.

Published: October 14, 2026

Late Season Rainfall Raises Corn Grain Quality Concerns at Harvest

Amy Timmerman - Extension Educator, Tamra Jackson-Ziems - Extension Plant Pathologist, Kyle Broderick - Extension Educator and Coordinator of the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic, Silvana Paula-Moraes - Extension Entomologist, Andrea Rilakovic - Extension Educator for Entomology and Crop Pest Management

Cornfield with harvested rows, muddy tracks, and reflective water puddles under a cloudy sky.

Published: October 13, 2026

Stuck at Harvest? Take the Time to Make a Safe Equipment Recovery

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Cornfield with green plants, a red farming machine blurred in the background under cloudy skies.

Published: October 12, 2026

Managing High Fertilizer Costs: Target Phosphorus Where It Is Most Likely to Pay

PART 2 OF A UNL SERIES EXPLORING PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING FERTILIZER COSTS

Javed Iqbal - Extension Nutrient Management and Water Quality Specialist, Aaron Nygren - Extension Educator, Nicolás Cafaro La Menza – Cropping Systems Specialist, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, Bijesh Maharjan - Extension Soil and Nutrient Management Specialist

A lush green cornfield under natural light.

Published: October 12, 2026

Pasture and Forage Minute: Updated Prussic Acid Guidance and On-Farm Research

Matheus Ribeiro - Assistant Extension Educator, Ben Beckman - Extension Educator

Sparse desert landscape with dry soil, scattered shrubs, distant dunes, and cloudy sky.

Published: October 9, 2026

Nebraska Wildfires Leave Pastures and Rangeland Vulnerable to Invasive Plants

Gary Stone - Extension Educator

Dry corn stalks in a field under sunlight.

Published: October 9, 2026

Combine Adjustments for Lodged Corn

Jenny Brhel - Former Extension Educator | Updated by: Amy Timmerman - Extension Educator

U.S. map showing temperature probability, areas marked as above, below, or near normal.

Published: October 8, 2026

Weather Update: Warm Breezy Weekend But Cooler Temps Ahead

Eric Hunt - Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator

Flooded field with water pooling between rows of crops under an overcast sky.

Published: October 8, 2026

Avoiding Harvest Compaction in Wet Soils

Paul Jasa - Former Extension Engineer, Retired | Updated by: Steve Melvin - Extension Educator Irrigated Cropping Systems

Two people harvesting plants in a field, one passing plants to another holding a bag.

Published: October 6, 2026

Unraveling the Mystery of a Perceived Pest: Thrips in Dry Beans

Aarju Aryal - UNL Master’s Student , Pin-Chu Lai - Extension Entomologist

Hunter in orange vest walking with rifle near a field.

Published: October 6, 2026

Pasture and Forage Minute: Timing Alfalfa Harvest with GDD, Hunting Rights in Land Leases

Ben Beckman - Extension Educator, Shannon Sand - Agricultural Economics Extension Educator

Brown soybean pods hanging on a stem in a field.

Published: October 2, 2026

Late Season Rain Impacts to Soybean Seed Quality

Dylan Mangel - Extension Plant Pathologist, Chris Termunde - Extension Instructor, Kyle Broderick - Extension Educator and Coordinator of the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic, Amy Timmerman - Extension Educator

Flooded dirt road surrounded by green grass under a cloudy sky.

Published: October 2, 2026

Checking Safe Field Access After a Flood

Crystal Powers - Water and Cropping Systems Extension Educator, Nebraska Water Center

Rows of young green crops emerging in a harvested straw-covered field under clear skies.

Published: October 1, 2026

Legume Cover Crops After Winter Wheat Provide Meaningful Nitrogen Credits for Corn

Madhusudhan Adhikari - Graduate Student , Javed Iqbal - Extension Nutrient Management and Water Quality Specialist, Paul Jasa - Former Extension Engineer, Retired