Pasture and Forage Minute: Evaluating Alfalfa Stands, Fertilizing Cool-season Grass
March 26, 2024
Recommendations on getting an accurate assessment of alfalfa stands this spring and fertilizing cool-season grass pastures and hayfields for optimal forage yields.
How Can a Warm Winter and Spring Affect Nitrogen Availability for the Upcoming Crop?
April 3, 2024
With a warmer start to the 2024 growing season, more nitrogen could be available in the soil. To estimate the amount of fertilizer N to apply this year, extension educators review how to conduct a late spring soil nitrate test.
Interseeding Cover Crops into Soybean in West-central Nebraska
April 3, 2024
Results of a 2022-23 study on interseeding cover crops into soybean reveal the impacts on soybean seed yield and nutrient dynamics for the following corn crop.
How Does Soil Life Contribute to Soil Health?
March 28, 2024
How is healthy soil created? In this article, soil health experts explain how plants and soil organisms interact to compose and decompose organic matter, cycle nutrients, and build the structure of soils.
Thompson Discusses New Nitrogen Management Tool on RFD-TV
March 12, 2024
Nebraska Extension Educator Laura Thompson shares insights on how UNL's new nitrogen tool will help farmers determine fertilizer needs for their operation and find more success in their overall farm management goals.
University Releases Web-based Nitrogen Management Tool for Corn Growers
December 13, 2023
Available now on CropWatch, the web-based tool allows users to input data for individual fields to help fine-tune their nitrogen applications, and maximize yield and profitability.
Growing Results: Pivot Bio Proven 40
October 18, 2023
An on-farm study in Dawson County is evaluating the impact of Pivot Bio's Proven 40 across a range of nitrogen rates.
This Week on N Field: Iron Deficiency Chlorosis
September 22, 2023
Nebraska Extension Educator Chuck Burr highlights management practices for iron deficiency chlorosis in soybean fields.