Former Nebraska Extension Educator
How to Estimate Harvest Losses in Soybean and Corn Fields
October 5, 2023
Knowing where grain losses occur is key to keeping them as low as possible — in this article, extension educators review how to calculate pre-harvest and at-harvest grain losses to determine the source.
The Fremont Corn Expo Returns for 2023
January 5, 2023
After a two-year hiatus, the Fremont Corn Expo will return on Jan. 26, bringing Nebraska farmers the opportunity to hone their corn production and marketing strategies for 2023.
Broadcast Interseeding with a Highboy — What We Learned in Year One
December 16, 2022
First-year results of a study to assess cover crop establishment using broadcast late-season interseeding in rainfed and irrigated fields.
Confronting Cropping Challenges Program to be Offered in November and December 2022
November 8, 2022
This year's program will provide growers with extension insights on corn tar spot, drift management and drought-related considerations such as irrigation, and herbicide and nutrient carryover.
FAQ for Fire Damage to Unharvested Crops and Harvested Ground
October 28, 2022
Nebraska Extension educators share recommendations for crops impacted by fire damage, highlighting grain and feed options for unharvested corn, what to expect of soil nutrient loss and techniques to avoid soil erosion.
Highboy Cover Crop Interseeding Project
October 6, 2022
Interested producers are encouraged to participate in this new UNL project, wherein researchers are interseeding cover crops into late-season corn to provide additional growth time before winter dormancy.
Preventing Weed Seed Distribution from Combines
September 22, 2022
Weed seeds accumulate in different parts of a combine during harvest, encouraging weed growth in new fields; however, weed seed distribution can be reduced by targeting specific areas of the combine for a quick clean-out at the end of the day.
Comparing Cover Crop Planting Methods
September 1, 2022
While planting cover crops after harvest with a drill or planter may be the most convenient, there are several other planting methods that can increase cover crop success as measured by biomass production.