Panhandle Perspectives: New chickpea disease study will begin in 2021
January 29, 2021
With chickpea demand on the rise, UNL researchers are digging into a fungal disease issue that has long-prevented the crop's commercial growth in Nebraska.
Yield and Water Use of Field Peas and Chickpeas Under Irrigation
November 7, 2019
In southwest Nebraska, irrigating corn and soybeans with limited water is challenging due to typically dry weather conditions and high crop water use (i.e., evapotranspiration or ET) in July and August.
Update: Yield and Water Use of Field Peas and Chickpeas Under Irrigation
November 7, 2019
Research in southwest Nebraska looks at potential water savings from adding field peas and chickpeas in corn-soybean rotations where irrigation water is limited. Both pea crops efficiently used early-season precipitation for good yields.
Field Pea and Chickpea Germination and Yield as Affected by Tillage
October 17, 2019
Research conducted with field peas and chickpeas near Grant found that yield increased slightly with the use of tillage; however, tillage was not recommended for dryland and semi-arid conditions.
Study of Wheat Behind Field Peas, Chickpeas, Soybeans and Fallow
October 4, 2019
Field demonstration plots near Grant compare water availability, crop water use efficiency, yield, and other factors when wheat is planted after fallow, field peas, chickpeas, and soybeans.
Yield and Water Use of Field Peas and Chickpeas Under Irrigation
March 21, 2019
This study, conducted in southwest Nebraska, investigated the feasibility of field pea and chickpea production under irrigation and evaluated their potential for water conservation in irrigated cropping systems.
Research Examines Water Balance of Field Peas, Chickpeas and Soybeans vs Fallow
February 21, 2019
This research compared fallow to field peas, chickpeas, and soybeans in terms of water balance, impact on next year’s wheat crop, and profitability. It was conducted near Grant in western Nebraska.
Specialty Crops Disease Update
January 10, 2019
The occurrence and distribution of plant pathogens are long known to be strongly influenced by the environment. We see evidence of this concept every season on specialty crops in western Nebraska, and 2018 was no exception.