Extension Crop and Pest Reports (May 27-31)
May 30, 2024
Extension educators share their observations in fields across the state this week.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Controlling Leafy Spurge and Alfalfa Weevil, Planting Warm-season Annuals
May 28, 2024
Strategies for reducing spread of leafy spurge and scouting for alfalfa weevil, plus insights on selecting and planting warm-season annuals.
Crop Progress: Dry Edible Bean Planting Underway
May 28, 2024
As corn planting nears the finish line in Nebraska, dry edible bean producers are getting started on their planting season.
Extension Crop and Pest Reports (May 20-24)
May 24, 2024
Extension educators share their observations in Nebraska fields this week.
Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: May 23, 2024
May 23, 2024
Nebraska will have a brief break from precipitation early next week, but another round of storms is expected to bring rainfall back to the state by Thursday, May 30.
Crop Progress: Nebraska Plantings Back on Track
May 20, 2024
Planting was in full swing last week and Nebraska farmers made significant progress on corn and soybean. As of May 19, most crops were just slightly behind average planting pace.
Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: May 16, 2024
May 17, 2024
A very active weather pattern is on the way to Nebraska. For farmers trying to get crops in the ground, there likely won't be more than 72 consecutive hours without precipitation between Sunday, May 19 and the end of the month.
Extension Crop and Pest Reports (May 13-17)
May 16, 2024
Extension educators report on what they are seeing in the fields this week in Colfax, Butler, Polk, Adams, Kearney, Franklin and Webster counties, and the Panhandle.