Soil-Water-Plant Interaction Basics
June 12, 2024
As irrigation season approaches, producers may find it beneficial to review the basics on how soil, water and plants all work together to grow crops.
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Estimated Crop Water Use for June 10-14, 2024
June 10, 2024
Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone shares an update on Panhandle crop planting and growth with this week's crop water report.
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Estimated Crop Water Use for June 3-9, 2024
June 3, 2024
This week's crop water use estimates and insights from Gary Stone, Nebraska Extension educator, on planting dry edible beans as temperatures begin to climb toward summer.
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Estimated Crop Water Use for May 27-June 2, 2024
May 29, 2024
Estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the previous week and the upcoming week.
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Estimated Crop Water Use for May 20-26, 2024
May 20, 2024
Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone highlights anticipated crop water use with regard to ongoing precipitation.
100 Years of Nebraska Nitrogen
May 15, 2024
This online resource highlights nitrogen facts and statistics for the state of Nebraska.
The Impact of Spring Rainfall on Available Soil Moisture
May 15, 2024
Assessing whether rainfall is sufficient to recharge soil moisture to adequate levels is not an easy task. This article covers key aspects of soil-water relations and how recent rainfall in Nebraska may affect available soil moisture for future irrigation decisions.
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Estimated Crop Water Use for May 13-19
May 13, 2024
A glance at this week's crop water estimates and tips for Nebraska producers as they prepare for the 2024 irrigation season.