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Figure 1. Adult soybean stem borer, Dectes texanus texanus (left) and larval tunneling in soybean petioles (right) at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center in June 2024.

Dectes Stem Borer in Soybean

July 10, 2024
A difficult insect to manage, soybean stem borer has expanded its reach in Nebraska. This extension article reviews considerations for scouting and control options, plus resources for producers to learn more on this crop pest.

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Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Oat Harvest Begins

July 8, 2024
Despite the onset of summer heat, the condition of most Nebraska crops in 2024 continues to be well above last year. Harvest for winter wheat and oats is also advancing above average pace.

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This Week on N Field: Cereal Rye Termination Timing

July 3, 2024
Getting maximum weed control from cover crops without affecting row crop yield is a matter of termination timing. Learn more in this episode of N Field.

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This Week on N Field: Interseeding Barley or Oat in Soybean for Weed Suppression

July 3, 2024
Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala discusses the benefits of interseeding cereal cover crops in soybean for weed control. 

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Historical crop acreage reports for Nebraska are available at USDA.

2024 Nebraska Acreage

July 2, 2024
Most Nebraska crop plantings are slightly higher this year, with dry edible pea acreage at a nearly 30% increase over 2023.

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Historical grain stocks data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Nebraska June 1, 2024 Grain Stocks

July 2, 2024
Most Nebraska grain stocks are currently higher than 2023, with wheat leading at a 42% increase.

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Historical U.S. crop acreage reports are available at USDA.

U.S. Acreage Report for 2024

July 2, 2024
Nationwide, acreage planted for corn is down 3% from last year and soybean acreage is up 3%.

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Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Harvest Underway

July 1, 2024
Dry bean planting has come to an end in Nebraska, and producers are now working on winter wheat harvest.

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