Research Cited in CW
How Manure Impacts Soil Aggregation
Planning 2021 Fertilizer-N Application Following a Dry 2020
October 6, 2020
Fertilizer-N is a big investment for crop production in Nebraska and elsewhere. After harvest, growers tend to plan their fertilizer-N management for the next year’s crop. But the question is how much nitrogen can they apply to get the most profit from their fertilizer-N investment?
New NebGuide: Soil Microbiology in Nebraska
July 15, 2020
Soil microbiology is a universal and essential component of agricultural soils. This NebGuide provides basic information of soil microbiology, microbial functions, microbial enhancement, and microbial assessment.
Fertilizer-nitrogen Injury
May 22, 2020
Nitrogen (N) is the most limiting nutrient in corn. However, there is risk of crop injury with band application of fertilizer-N.
Tips for In-season Nitrogen Management in Corn
April 29, 2020
This spring conditions are good for pre-plant fertilizer, but there are still considerations that justify shifting more nitrogen application to in-season versus pre-plant.
Two Nutrient Management Decision Tools Updated
April 16, 2020
Recently, two nutrient management tools produced by Nebraska Extension have been updated and are now available.
Proposed Changes to Nebraska Recommendations for Manure Nitrogen Credit
April 7, 2020
Managing manure for economic and environmental benefit is based, in part, upon our ability to efficiently recycle manure nitrogen (N) between animals and crops.
Hemp Production in Nebraska - Revised
March 25, 2020
Is hemp on your horizon as a new crop for your rotation? In this, the first of three stories on the topic in this week's CropWatch, two agronomy professors outline key production information, often drawn from research in other states and countries.
Hemp Production for CBD - Revised
March 25, 2020
Research from other states and countries offers some insight into practices for growing CBD hemp in Nebraska. CBD hemp is a high-value crop that's labor-intensive and often grown more as a horticultural than as an agronomic crop.