Extension Crop and Pest Reports (June 24-28)
June 28, 2024
Extension educators share their observations in fields across Nebraska this week.
Crop Progress: Crop Conditions Significantly Higher in June 2024
June 27, 2024
Nebraska crop conditions are considerably higher than last year during this stage of the growing season, by as much as 30-40% for many crops.
This Week on N Field: Importance of Early Season Weed Control in Corn
June 21, 2024
For growers who were not able to apply pre-emergence herbicide at corn planting, several herbicide options are available for early post-emergence herbicide application in corn.
Degree-days for Prediction of Western Bean Cutworm Flight in 2024
June 19, 2024
Measuring the amount of heat between an upper and lower threshold to which an insect has been exposed, degree-days models can provide a high level of precision in predicting western bean cutworm peak flight.
Crop Progress: Dry Bean Planting on Track to End Early
June 17, 2024
With just 6% of the crop remaining, dry edible bean planting is significantly ahead of last year's pace. Sorghum planting was down to 8% left, as of June 16.
Extension Crop and Pest Reports (June 10-14)
June 13, 2024
Extension educators share their observations in Nebraska fields this week.
Crop Progress: End of Nebraska Planting Season in Sight
June 10, 2024
With just about 20% of sorghum and dry bean acreage remaining, planting season is coming to a close and Nebraska producers will soon begin winter wheat harvest.
Nebraska Team Develops Technique to Speed Up Corn Gene Identification
June 6, 2024
UNL researchers' findings from the study could lead to faster creation of more resilient corn varieties and broader producer access to improved crops.