Crop Progress: Corn Planting Nears End, Soybeans at 87% Planted
June 1, 2022
By May 29, 95% of corn had been planted, and soybean planting was near 90% complete.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Cool-season Annuals and Alfalfa Harvest, Selecting Summer Forage
May 24, 2022
The time to harvest cool-season annuals, perennial forages and alfalfa first cutting is quickly approaching. Read these extension tips to get prepared for spring harvest and summer forages.
Crop Progress: Corn Planting at 85%, Dry Edible Bean Planting Begins
May 23, 2022
Nebraska producers made significant gains in planting last week, with nearly a fourth of the total estimated corn acreage and another 28% of soybeans finished.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Small Grain Harvesting for Forage, Management Strategies for Musk Thistle, Pasture Fertilizer
May 18, 2022
Extension educators review the pros and cons of harvesting small grains for forage this year, and share tips on how to control musk thistle and fertilize warm-season grass pastures.
Crop Progress: Corn Planting Makes Slight Gain, Soybeans Fall Further Behind 2021 Pace
May 18, 2022
While corn planting made a 6% improvement over last week, soybean planting fell behind another 9% in comparison to last year's pace in May.
Crop Progress: Soil Moisture Rebounds as Planting Fully Underway
May 11, 2022
As of May 8, Nebraska farmers had begun planting sorghum, and soil moisture supplies were significantly improved by widespread precipitation events.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Grazing Management After Wildfire, Pasture Fertility and Cross Fencing
May 10, 2022
Extension educators advise on grazing strategies for areas affected by wildfire and drought, and review soil sampling techniques for an annual checkup on your pasture soil fertility.
Crop Progress: Corn Planting Lags Compared to 2021
May 3, 2022
Corn planting is 9% behind 2021's pace as of May 1, but soybean planting is averaging the same as prior years at 19% complete.