Faculty Bio
Nygren provides Extension agronomic support for Colfax, Cuming, and Stanton counties.
Twitter: @ColfaxCountyExt
Adjusting for Delayed Soybean Planting
May 27, 2016
As wet conditions further delay soybean planting in some areas, learn what practices may need to be adjusted and which don't to achieve a successful soybean stand.
Irrigation Sensor Installation Tips
May 26, 2016
As planting progresses across the state, it is recommended that irrigators start installing water sensors in fields as time allows. Any time sensors are installed, a few simple questions should be addressed to ensure accurate readings for irrigation management later this season.
1) When should sensors be installed?
Atmometer (ETgage) Installation Tips
May 26, 2016
ETgages estimate potential crop evapotransiration, allowing growers to track crop water use and apply irrigation more precisely when the crop can best use it. Learn about how to prepare and install ETgages and use the resulting data. Includes table of crop coefficients for corn, soybean, and wheat.
Q and A: Should I Keep My Initial Corn Stand or Replant?
May 13, 2016
When deciding whether to replant a less than optimum corn stand, consider current stand, potential yield, and potential yield of replanted crop at this point in the season. The authors guide you through the process of assessing the stand, and next steps, if necessary.