Soybean

This Week on N Field: Control of Volunteer Corn in Soybean

August 8, 2024

Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala shares management tips to control volunteer corn in soybean.

Corn field receiving irrigation in late season — Many irrigators apply more water than necessary toward the end of the irrigation season because the crop is using less water per day. To mitigate losses, calculate the amount of water needed from rain and irrigation for the crop to reach maturity starting in early August.

Time to Consider Using the Remaining Stored Soil Water in Irrigated Corn and Bean Fields

August 7, 2024

The last few irrigations of the season require careful consideration. An unneeded irrigation can waste several inches of water and gallons of diesel fuel, and leaves little room in the soil profile to capture winter/spring rains.

People stand in field observing woman holding corn plant — Nebraska Extension Educator Jenny Rees (center right, holding corn plant) shares her insights during a past Nebraska Corn and Soybean Clinic. (ENREEC photo)

Nebraska Extension Offers Dual Nebraska Soil Health, Corn and Soybean Clinics on Aug. 28-29

August 6, 2024

At this month's extension clinics on soil health, and corn and soybean production, participants will view a wide range of cover crops and a “growing season” all in one place, with hands-on interaction and field demos.

Soybean field during summer sunset — Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: 2024 Crop Development Still Ahead Despite Heat

August 5, 2024

Crop conditions remained largely unchanged as of Aug. 4 and most crops are still maturing ahead of average pace. Nebraska producers have also completed winter wheat harvest.