North Platte River Water System Update April 13, 2018
North Platte River water operations and deliveries are expected to be normal for 2018, with no allocations expected, and an expected demand of 1.1 million acre-feet.
Panhandle Research and Extension Center
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.
Women in Agriculture Conference April 13 at Sidney March 19, 2018
“Keep Life Simple” is the theme of a Women in Agriculture Conference, which will feature information and advice about simplicity and excellence, using weather monitoring tools in agriculture, making meals with a multi-cooker, forage production, youth loans, farming with disabilities, and more.
Sulphur Cinquefoil — An Invasive Species in Nebraska March 16, 2018
Sulphur cinquefoil is a perennial forb and aggressive invasive species that establishes quickly in disturbed areas and over-grazed sites. Prevention and, if necessary, timely identification and management are the best routes to containing this invader.
Economic Model for Dryland Crop Rotations in Western Nebraska March 13, 2018
Economic Model for Dryland Crop Rotations in Western Nebraska (Downloadable Excel® file)
Tax Reform Workshop March 14 at Scottsbluff March 7, 2018
Western Nebraska farmers and ranchers are invited to a tax reform workshop March 14 to learn about the impacts of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on their 2018 tax liability.
Publication Looks at State’s Secondary Aquifers January 26, 2018
Most know of the High Plains or Ogallala Aquifer, but what of Nebraska's seven secondary aquifers? This university guide, dedicated to the state's well-drillers, discusses various characteristics of each of the aquifers and includes overlay maps to show their location.
2017 Nebraska Dry Edible Bean Trial Results January 11, 2018
Results of the 2017 variety trials for dry edible beans and peas are now available on CropWatch. The trials were conducted by the University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center.