Pasture and Forage Minute: Fall Alfalfa and Soybean Residue Grazing
October 23, 2024
Extension insights on lower bloat risk for animals grazing fall alfalfa, and the pros and cons of grazing soybean residue.
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.
Soybean Tentiform Leafminer Found in Nebraska
October 10, 2024
A new soybean pest has moved into Nebraska — the soybean tentiform leafminer was positively identified in a Madison County field last month. At present, there are no known management methods for this insect.
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.
This Week on N Field: Tips for Control of Herbicide-resistant Palmer Amaranth in Soybean
September 27, 2024
Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala discusses the three basic principles that producers should adopt for maximum control of this persistent weed.