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Figure 1. It's likely that a combination of factors this year led to weakened corn ear shanks, large ears, and stalk and ear rots which together may have contributed to increased ear dropping.

Published: November 3, 2017

Potential Reasons for Weakened Ear Shanks and Ear Loss

Jenny Brhel - Extension Educator, Robert Klein - Western Nebraska Crops Specialist

Figure 1. It's likely that a combination of factors this year led to weakened corn ear shanks, large ears, and stalk and ear rots which together may have contributed to increased ear dropping.

Published: November 3, 2017

Potential Reasons for Weakened Ear Shanks and Ear Loss

Jenny Brhel - Extension Educator, Robert Klein - Western Nebraska Crops Specialist

aerial view of East Campus

Published: November 2, 2017

Engineering Research Focusing on Next Generation of Ag Technologies

Haley Apel - IANR Media

Figure 1. The new dicamba and Enlist herbicides require specific nozzle types for application. Check the product label before spraying to ensure you have the correct nozzle. (Photos by Bob Klein)

Published: November 2, 2017

University & Sprayer Co. Experts to Address Dicamba and Enlist Application

Robert Klein - Western Nebraska Crops Specialist, Brad Ramsdale - Associate Professor of Agronomy at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

Figure 1. The new dicamba and Enlist herbicides require specific nozzle types for application. Check the product label before spraying to ensure you have the correct nozzle. (Photos by Bob Klein)

Published: November 2, 2017

University & Sprayer Co. Experts to Address Dicamba and Enlist Application

Robert Klein - Western Nebraska Crops Specialist, Brad Ramsdale - Associate Professor of Agronomy at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

Table of wind gusts in Nebraska

Published: November 2, 2017

How windy was it? A look at Nebraska gusts Oct. 23-27

Stonie Cooper - Former Manager of Nebraska Mesonet, Al Dutcher - Former Associate Nebraska State Climatologist

Table of wind gusts in Nebraska

Published: November 2, 2017

How windy was it? A look at Nebraska gusts Oct. 23-27

Stonie Cooper - Former Manager of Nebraska Mesonet, Al Dutcher - Former Associate Nebraska State Climatologist

Corn harvest in the Nebraska Panhandle, Oct. 30, 2017.

Published: October 31, 2017

Harvest Progress in the Panhandle

Gary Stone - Extension Educator

Table of freeze dates and average freeze dates for 2017

Published: October 31, 2017

Growing Season Officially Over for Nebraska

Al Dutcher - Former Associate Nebraska State Climatologist

Combine harvesting corn

Published: October 30, 2017

Corn Harvest at 45% Lags Average; Soybeans 89% Done

USDA NASS

Dectes stem borer

Published: October 27, 2017

Check for Dectes Stem Borer Damage in Soybeans

Robert Wright - Extension Entomologist, Justin McMechan - Crop Protection and Cropping Systems Specialist, Kyle Broderick - Extension Educator and Coordinator of the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic

Dectes stem borer

Published: October 27, 2017

Check for Dectes Stem Borer Damage in Soybeans

Robert Wright - Extension Entomologist, Justin McMechan - Crop Protection and Cropping Systems Specialist, Kyle Broderick - Extension Educator and Coordinator of the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic

Dectes stem borer

Published: October 27, 2017

Check for Dectes Stem Borer Damage in Soybeans

Robert Wright - Extension Entomologist, Justin McMechan - Crop Protection and Cropping Systems Specialist, Kyle Broderick - Extension Educator and Coordinator of the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic

Figure 1. High winds this week caused corn to go down in many southern Nebraska fields, complicating harvest. (Photo by Jenny Rees)

Published: October 27, 2017

Combine Adjustments for Downed Corn

Story sign

Published: October 27, 2017

Farm Program Payments and Projections for Nebraska

Brad Lubben - Extension Ag Policy Specialist

Cattle grazing in corn stalks

Published: October 26, 2017

Farm Evolution to Focus on Integrating Crop/Livestock Systems

Dicamba injury

Published: October 26, 2017

Dicamba Changes for 2018

J. David Aiken - Extension Water and Agricultural Law Specialist

Chick Pea

Published: October 25, 2017

USDA Funds Nebraska Research on Chick Peas and Dry Beans

Nebraska Department of Agriculture News Release

Cattle grazing in corn stalks

Published: October 24, 2017

Studies Show Minimal Soil Compaction With Winter Grazing

Mary Drewnoski - Beef Systems Specialist

Typical La Nina pattern over North America

Published: October 24, 2017

What Will a La Nina Winter Mean for the Midwest?

Al Dutcher - Former Associate Nebraska State Climatologist