UNL, NDA Receive Grants for Specialty Crop Research
November 5, 2018
Specialty crop research in Nebraska is getting a boost from almost $700,000 awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study hops, dry beans, and wine grapes; to monitor invasive pests; and to encourage healthy snacking in schools.
Cowpea Bacterial Wilt ― An Old Disease in a New Crop
October 9, 2018
As growers in western Nebraska look at new pulse crops to integrate into their rotations, a UNL plant pathologist works to identify possible disease threats. Cowpea (black-eyed pea) is being studied now.
Worldwide Collaboration to Breed Better Dry Beans
September 27, 2018
Researchers from USDA, UNL, and other land-grant universities are working together to help identify traits to improve dry bean quality in Nebraska and worldwide.
Dry Edible Bean Harvest Underway in the Panhandle
September 13, 2018
With limited precipitation and warm temperatures this week, dry beans turned quickly and harvest has started. Conditions should provide for good data collection from on-farm research of using direct harvesting methods.
Explore New Research and Ag Technologies at Panhandle Tour Aug. 29
August 24, 2018
The Panhandle Research and Extension Center will host an innovative field day featuring the latest research and technologies for crop production in western Nebraska Aug. 29 in Scottsbluff.
What Would Happen if We Stopped Controlling Weeds?
July 19, 2018
A recent study of 10 years of research in key dry bean production areas of the US and Canada showed the value of weed management. Without weed control losses were estimated at $720 million.
Dry Edible Bean Breeding Greenhouse — It’s A Jungle In There
April 6, 2018
About 800 dry bean varieties, planted in December in individual pots, are growing like crazy – far above the typical height in Panhandle bean fields. Part of a university study of how various foods affect the human gut microbiome, these beans represent the first large-scale genetic analysis of these traits in dry beans.
Feb. 9 Deadline for NDA Specialty Crop Grants
February 2, 2018
Proposals for the 2018 Specialty Crop Block Grant program, administered by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, should be submitted by Feb. 9. Last year 13 Nebraska projects received a total of $600,000 in funding for research, development, and marketing.