Crop Progress: Corn, Soybean Progress Near Average, Winter Wheat Harvest Behind
July 20, 2023
Corn and soybean progress continues near the five year average, soil moisture remains consistent and the winter wheat harvest continues but well behind last year and the five year average.
Crop Progress: Crop Conditions Improve Following Widespread Rain
July 10, 2023
Nebraska crop conditions and topsoil moisture improved slightly across the board after last week's rainfall, and crop growth progressed near average pace for most crops.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Managing Alfalfa Windows, Grazing Summer Annual Forages and Water Quality
July 10, 2023
Management strategies for curing alfalfa windrows in adverse weather conditions, grazing sudangrass and sorghum-sudan hybrids safely, and water quality issues for livestock on pasture.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Grasshopper Control, Sub-irrigated Meadow Hay Harvest
July 7, 2023
Extension insights on grazing strategies to accommodate weather changes, grasshopper scouting and treatment recommendations, and tips for getting the most out of sub-irrigated meadow hay harvest in Nebraska.
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Harvest Begins in Nebraska
July 6, 2023
Winter wheat harvest was at 3% as of July 2, lagging behind last year's pace by 19%.
A Year Later Effects of Wildfire Still Felt on Rangelands
July 5, 2023
On June 9, producers and landowners received information on how 2022 fires may still affect their ranges, including recommendations for grazing and cheatgrass control in 2023.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Drought-stunted Alfalfa Options, Bluegrass Control
June 27, 2023
Recommendations for producers facing short alfalfa stands from drought stress and encroaching bluegrass, plus water needs for livestock during summer.
Crop Progress: Planting Nears Finish Line, Slight Improvement in Crop Conditions
June 26, 2023
Dry edible bean planting was 98% complete in Nebraska as of June 25, bringing an end to planting season for the summer of 2023.