Growers Statewide to Share On-Farm Research Results
February 7, 2017
Results from more than 70 on-farm research projects conducted in Nebraska in 2016 will be shared at meetings scheduled for five Nebraska sites. These research projects cover products, practices, and new technologies that impact farm productivity and profitability.
Impact of Cover Crops on Corn and Soybean Yield in Nebraska On-Farm Research
November 29, 2016
A review of studies in the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network on the impacts of cover crops on subsequent corn and soybean yields at various locations in Nebraska.
Watch an Entire Growing Season in One Minute
October 13, 2016
Watch an entire corn growing season in 1 minute in these shots of a Nebraska field in extreme southeast Nebraska!
10 Steps for On-Farm Research Success
April 21, 2016
Interested in testing a practice or product under your field conditions and available equipment? Here are 10 steps to help ensure your results are reliable and meaningful to your operation.
Early Bird Gets the Worm: Benefits of Early Soybean Planting
April 20, 2016
Weather during the growing season (sunlight, temperature, and rainfall) will ultimately determine the soybean yield potential in a given year. While it is difficult to predict the weather ahead, you have an opportunity to manage your planting date to increase the odds of achieving a higher yield in 2016.
Soybean Seeding Rate Tips
April 20, 2016
Numerous soybean seeding rate studies have indicated that a final plant population of about 80,000 to 120,000 plants per acre is likely sufficient for ensuring an economic return, with the latter being based on weighing the slightly higher yield potential with higher final pl
ILeVO Seed Treatment Shows Promise for Sudden Death Syndrome
April 6, 2016
As Nebraska farmers prepare for soybean planting, they have a new option for controlling sudden death syndrome (SDS).
SDS Seed Treatment among On-Farm Research Options
March 25, 2016
Last year, over 65 Nebraska farmers completed research projects with the help of the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network.