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$1.2 Million Grant to Help Corn and Wheat Growers Manage Nitrogen Fertilizer Application
January 13, 2020
Corn and wheat growers across Nebraska will be able to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies that will allow them to more precisely identify the amount of nitrogen fertilizer their crops need, while preventing excess nitrates from ending up in Nebraska’s water supply.
2 New On-Farm Research Options for Nitrogen Inhibitors
December 3, 2019
Two new on-farm research protocols have been released to help growers evaluate the impact of using a nitrification inhibitor when applying anhydrous ammonia. Check out these and the many other studies proposed for next year's on-farm research studies.
Farmers Find Solutions Through Nebraska Soil Health Initiative
July 11, 2019
How can we manage cropland to improve soil health? To test and encourage adoption of soil health practices, the Soil Health Demonstration Initiative was launched as a collaborative effort of growers, UNL and NRCS. Now a network of farm research sites is providing valuable information from in-field studies.
Why Growers are Adopting Practices to Build Soil Health
July 11, 2019
Growers conducting on-farm demonstrations as part of the Nebraska Soil Health Initiative met with UNL and NRCS staff to share about what they were doing and learning on their farms. Their work offers valuable insights for other growers considering how they too can build soil health on their farms.
Does Your Corn Need Added Nitrogen? On-farm Research can Help Evaluate That
June 21, 2019
Knowing how much nitrogen (N) to apply to corn is challenging, especially in wet years, but on-farm research can help evaluate your N program to get the answers This article looks at several times of N trials conducted by other growers and invites you to learn how to set up your own trial yet this season.
On-Farm Research Calendar - 2019 Annual Results
- Looking for ways to maximize profitability in 2020?
- Come hear about research projects conducted in 2019 by farmers across the state in cooperation with Nebraska Extension.
- There is no cost to attend. Please pre-register at least 2 days in advance for meal planning purposes. For more info - onfarm@unl.edu or 402-624-8030.
- Share the meeting flyer with a friend!
Project SENSE
(Sensors for Efficient Nitrogen Use and Stewardship of the Environment)
Project SENSE encourages adoption of in-season nitrogen (N) application for corn. This practice increases nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), and reduces nitrate loss to groundwater.
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