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Aug. 1 Drought Monitor shows abnormally dry areas in east central Nebraska

Published: August 1, 2019

Abnormally Dry Conditions in East-Central Nebraska

CropWatch Graphic

Published: August 1, 2019

Which One do I Want? Rye or Ryegrass?

Bruce Anderson - Emeritus Extension Forage Specialist

CropWatch Graphic

Published: August 1, 2019

Oats - An Excellent Fall Forage in 6-8 Weeks

Bruce Anderson - Emeritus Extension Forage Specialist

Chart indicating market volatility

Published: August 1, 2019

Price Volatility Brings Marketing Opportunities, With Risks

Cory Walters - Extension Grain Economist, Jessica Groskopf - Extension Educator for Agricultural Economics

Chart indicating market volatility

Published: August 1, 2019

Price Volatility Brings Marketing Opportunities, With Risks

Cory Walters - Extension Grain Economist, Jessica Groskopf - Extension Educator for Agricultural Economics

Seven teams of youth, shown here, participated in the 6th Annual Crop Scouting Competition. The top two teams, Colfax County 4-H and Kornhusker Kids 4-H Club Team #1, will represent Nebraska at the Regional program in Iowa on August. 26. (Photos by Brandy VanDeWalle

Published: July 31, 2019

Youth Crop Scouting Event Tests Valuable Skills

Brandy VanDeWalle - Extension Educator

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Published: July 31, 2019

Adding Alfalfa to Corn-Soybean Rotation can Increase Profit, Reduce Nitrate Leaching

Charles Wortmann - Emeritus Extension Soil and Nutrient Management Specialist, Jeremy Milander - Former Water and Crops Extension Educator, Jim Jansen - Agricultural Economist, Bruce Anderson - Emeritus Extension Forage Specialist, Roger Wilson - Former Extension Farm Management Specialist and Budget Analyst

By measuring the water use of plants on an hourly or even minute-by-minute basis, Nebraska's James Schnable and colleagues hope to better understand and eventually improve how crops respond to drought. (Craig Chandler/University Communication)

Published: July 31, 2019

New Stalk Sensor Could Lead to Improved Drought-Resistant Corn

Scott Schrage - University Communication

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Published: July 31, 2019

Adding Alfalfa to Corn-Soybean Rotation can Increase Profit, Reduce Nitrate Leaching

Charles Wortmann - Emeritus Extension Soil and Nutrient Management Specialist, Jeremy Milander - Former Water and Crops Extension Educator, Jim Jansen - Agricultural Economist, Bruce Anderson - Emeritus Extension Forage Specialist, Roger Wilson - Former Extension Farm Management Specialist and Budget Analyst

Grazing an additional 10% of available acres of corn residue could increase income for crop producers by more than $6 million. (Photo courtesy of USDA)

Published: July 31, 2019

The Value of Grazed Corn Residue for Crop and Cattle Producers

Jay Parsons - Farm and Ranch Management Specialist, Daren Redfearn - Extension Forage Crop Residue Specialist, Mary Drewnoski - Beef Systems Specialist

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Published: July 31, 2019

Adding Alfalfa to Corn-Soybean Rotation can Increase Profit, Reduce Nitrate Leaching

Charles Wortmann - Emeritus Extension Soil and Nutrient Management Specialist, Jeremy Milander - Former Water and Crops Extension Educator, Jim Jansen - Agricultural Economist, Bruce Anderson - Emeritus Extension Forage Specialist, Roger Wilson - Former Extension Farm Management Specialist and Budget Analyst

Grazing an additional 10% of available acres of corn residue could increase income for crop producers by more than $6 million. (Photo courtesy of USDA)

Published: July 31, 2019

The Value of Grazed Corn Residue for Crop and Cattle Producers

Jay Parsons - Farm and Ranch Management Specialist, Daren Redfearn - Extension Forage Crop Residue Specialist, Mary Drewnoski - Beef Systems Specialist

alfalfa

Published: July 31, 2019

Adding Alfalfa to Corn-Soybean Rotation can Increase Profit, Reduce Nitrate Leaching

Charles Wortmann - Emeritus Extension Soil and Nutrient Management Specialist, Jeremy Milander - Former Water and Crops Extension Educator, Jim Jansen - Agricultural Economist, Bruce Anderson - Emeritus Extension Forage Specialist, Roger Wilson - Former Extension Farm Management Specialist and Budget Analyst

Grazing an additional 10% of available acres of corn residue could increase income for crop producers by more than $6 million. (Photo courtesy of USDA)

Published: July 31, 2019

The Value of Grazed Corn Residue for Crop and Cattle Producers

Jay Parsons - Farm and Ranch Management Specialist, Daren Redfearn - Extension Forage Crop Residue Specialist, Mary Drewnoski - Beef Systems Specialist

alfalfa

Published: July 31, 2019

Adding Alfalfa to Corn-Soybean Rotation can Increase Profit, Reduce Nitrate Leaching

Charles Wortmann - Emeritus Extension Soil and Nutrient Management Specialist, Jeremy Milander - Former Water and Crops Extension Educator, Jim Jansen - Agricultural Economist, Bruce Anderson - Emeritus Extension Forage Specialist, Roger Wilson - Former Extension Farm Management Specialist and Budget Analyst

Painted Lady caterpillar

Published: July 29, 2019

It Pays To Scout: A Tale of Three Soybean Fields

Thomas Hunt - Extension Entomologist, Robert Wright - Extension Entomologist

Painted Lady caterpillar

Published: July 29, 2019

It Pays To Scout: A Tale of Three Soybean Fields

Thomas Hunt - Extension Entomologist, Robert Wright - Extension Entomologist

CropWatch Graphic

Published: July 26, 2019

Aug. 1 Deadline for MFP Aid for Planting Cover Crops

An aerial view of the sink holes created by the July 17 tunnel collapse on the Gering-Fort Laramie/Goshen Irrigation District canal.

Published: July 26, 2019

Update on Efforts to Restore Water to North Platte River Valley Canal

Gary Stone - Extension Educator, Jessica Groskopf - Extension Educator for Agricultural Economics, David Ostdiek - Former Communications Specialist, Panhandle REC

An aerial view of the sink holes created by the July 17 tunnel collapse on the Gering-Fort Laramie/Goshen Irrigation District canal.

Published: July 26, 2019

Update on Efforts to Restore Water to North Platte River Valley Canal

Gary Stone - Extension Educator, Jessica Groskopf - Extension Educator for Agricultural Economics, David Ostdiek - Former Communications Specialist, Panhandle REC