Growers Statewide to Share On-Farm Research Results February 7, 2017
Results from more than 70 on-farm research projects conducted in Nebraska in 2016 will be shared at meetings scheduled for five Nebraska sites. These research projects cover products, practices, and new technologies that impact farm productivity and profitability.
Meet Bryon Chvatal, a Nebraska On-Farm Researcher February 7, 2017
Bryon Chvatal of Prague has been conducting trials through the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network for the last 10-12 years, each season taking 40-80 acres to test a practice, product or machinery change. He farms a “mostly dryland,” no-till corn-soybean rotation.
From the Combine: Considering Changes for 2017? Use On-farm Research to Test Them October 21, 2016
As hoppers, trucks and bins are filling up with corn and soybeans this fall, it’s the ideal time for growers to consider whether this year's production practices were profitable for their operation.
Seeking Two Farm-Cooperators for Cover Crop Study August 23, 2016
This 3-year on-farm research project will be evaluating the influence of a winter rye cover crop on water erosion and soil health in sloping and sandy soils.
10 Steps for On-Farm Research Success April 21, 2016
Interested in testing a practice or product under your field conditions and available equipment? Here are 10 steps to help ensure your results are reliable and meaningful to your operation.
ILeVO Seed Treatment Shows Promise for Sudden Death Syndrome April 6, 2016
As Nebraska farmers prepare for soybean planting, they have a new option for controlling sudden death syndrome (SDS).