Weed Control in Corn and Soybean Topics of Field Day
July 11, 2024
The 2024 Weed Management Field Day highlighted the latest extension research, including recommendations on pre-emergence herbicides for Palmer amaranth in soybean and herbicides for herbicide-resistant weeds in corn.
Insect Pest and Plant Diseases in Soybean: A Nebraska Soybean Board-funded Project
July 10, 2024
In a new study, UNL researchers are using unconventional treatments on soybean insects and diseases to investigate the relationships between certain pests and how their interactions impact crop yield.
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.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Oat plant droops in front of sunset](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/oat-field-sunset_1.png?itok=sskC5oey)
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.
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.
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.
![Historical crop acreage reports for Nebraska are available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/j098zb09z" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Pea field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/peas.png?itok=wzqPNt2Q)
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.
![Historical grain stocks data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/xg94hp534" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Golden wheat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/wheat-closeup.png?itok=3slYRCQc)
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.