Husker Findings Boost Understanding of Sorghum’s Pest Resistance
October 25, 2024
UNL researchers have identified a hormone that boosts sorghum's resistance to the sugarcane aphid, offering a sustainable pest control option through enhanced natural defenses.
Crop Progress: Harvest on Track, Drought Enhances Pasture Decline
October 18, 2024
Harvest activities for corn and soybean made good progress over the last week, but drought continues to impact winter wheat emergence and pasture conditions.
Nebraska Sept. 1, 2024 Grain Stocks
October 10, 2024
Nebraska's oat production in 2024 was substantially higher than recent years, leading to a 70% increase in on-farm stocks in September.
UNL-TAPS Irrigation Ranges Across State and Competitions in 2024
October 10, 2024
With Nebraska's varying weather conditions during the 2024 growing season, rainfall totals and irrigation decisions will play a key role in determining winners for the TAPS corn, sorghum and soybean competitions.
Crop Progress: Drought Delays Winter Wheat Emergence
October 9, 2024
Winter wheat emergence has been notably delayed due to dry conditions in Nebraska, currently 20% behind last year at this time.
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Planting Advances Amid Moisture Shortages
October 1, 2024
Drought has intensified in Nebraska, causing increased topsoil and subsoil moisture shortages as growers reach the final stretch of winter wheat planting.
Crop Progress: Dry Bean Harvest Reaches Halfway Point
September 26, 2024
Dry bean harvest was at 46% complete by Sept. 22, and harvest of corn, soybean and sorghum continues near average pace.
Crop Progress: Harvest '24 in Full Swing
September 16, 2024
Nebraska farmers have begun harvesting all spring-planted crops as of this week, with soybean and sorghum harvest officially underway.