Soils School to Feature Soil, Water and Nutrient Management Concepts
December 15, 2022
In this two-day course, NU experts will be discussing the latest research on soil fertility, precision ag for nitrogen management, cover crop effects on soil, soil carbon sequestration and more.
Managing Weed Seeds in Manure
December 9, 2022
Weed seeds in manure can be problematic when they result in overgrown, weedy fields after manure application. Luckily, there are some measures that reduce the viability of those weed seeds.
USDA Announces New Opportunities to Improve Nutrient Management
September 12, 2022
Through USDA’s conservation programs, farmers will have opportunities to improve their nutrient management planning, mitigating the impacts of supply chain disruptions and increased input costs.
Manure Application Following Silage
August 2, 2022
Leslie Johnson, Nebraska Extension's animal manure management educator, breaks down the difference between nitrogen and phosphorus rates and how to choose the best method for your operation.
4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day Featured Nutrient Management and Water Quality Research
August 2, 2022
The annual 4R Nutrient Stewardship Field Day featured research and tools on improving nutrient management, sulfur management, nitrogen use efficiency and more.
Performance of Crop-boosting Bacteria May Depend on Delivery Method
July 29, 2022
A recent Nebraska study discovered that the most effective methods for promoting crop growth depends on the type of soil bacteria being introduced.
4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day Set for July 19
April 21, 2022
Topics of the field day will include nitrogen inhibitor's performance in corn, sulfur management, variable rate nitrogen sensing systems, and a sensor-based fertigation demo.
Considerations for In-season Nitrogen Management in Corn
March 30, 2022
Most areas in Nebraska likely haven't had significant nitrogen losses to already applied nitrogen, but unfavorable soil conditions during nitrogen application and precipitation in April could lead to additional losses.