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Fall Armyworms in Pastures, Alfalfa, Small Grains, Cover Crops, and Lawns
September 24, 2021
We continue to receive questions on management with the unprecedented number of fall armyworms experienced in Nebraska this fall. The following is a Q/A to address the specific questions we’ve received.
2021 Corn Yield Forecasts: End-of-season Forecasts Suggest Near to Below-average Yields for the Region
September 16, 2021
In line with our previous reports, our forecasted yield potential this season seems to be 10% below the historical average.
Understanding Ending Reproductive Stages in Soybean
August 27, 2021
The timing of the ending R stages in soybean is governed by planting date (PD) and varietal maturity group (MG), though the date of R7 can be hastened if water stress and high temperatures prevail in August — something we are seeing in portions of Nebraska this year.
2021 Corn Yield Forecasts as of Aug. 25
August 25, 2021
In line with previous forecasts in mid-July and early August, there is no indication that this is going to be a record — and not even an above average — year for national corn yield.
2021 Corn Yield Forecasts as of Aug. 4
August 4, 2021
Below-average rainfall has increased the probability of low yield for rainfed sites in western and northern parts of the Corn Belt and central Iowa.
2021 Corn Yield Forecasts as of July 14
July 14, 2021
Although it is still too early to make strong inferences about end-of-season yields for irrigated corn, there is a relatively high probability for near-average yields for a majority of sites.
2021 Corn Yield Forecasts: Approach and Interpretation of Results
June 30, 2021
The Yield Forecasting Center (YFC) will provide real-time information on corn phenology and forecasts of corn yield potential every three weeks, starting in mid-July, to aid growers and ag industry in making management, logistics and marketing decisions through the 2021 season.
Mid-Season Hail Damage Assessments in Corn and Soybeans
June 25, 2021
When severe storms and hail hit your corn and soybean fields, it's important to estimate yield losses to determine the need for future inputs and alternative management strategies. This guide offers steps to evaluate mid-season hail damage and estimate potential yield losses.