Water

Estimated Crop Water Use for June 26-July 2, 2023

June 26, 2023

Recent rainfall and hailstorms will impact the next few weeks of crop water use in the Nebraska Panhandle.

Pivot with end gun — There are two reliable methods for overcoming the challenges of lower uniformity and nitrogen application rates when using the center pivot's end gun: using a variable rate injection pump, and slowing the pivot down when the end gun turns on (for systems with computer panels).

How to Determine the Chemigation Injection Pump Setting for a Center Pivot with the End Gun Off and On

June 18, 2024

The key to knowing the correct setting for a chemigation pump is to first determine how many acres per hour the pivot will cover at the desired irrigation application depth or rate.

Estimated Crop Water Use for June 19-25, 2023

June 19, 2023

Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone shares his expectations for rising crop water use in the coming days.

What Do We Know About Water Use of Weeds?

June 14, 2023

In an effort to estimate the cost of weeds to agriculture and the overall economics of weed management, researchers recently analyzed numerous scientific studies on the water use of 34 weed species found across the world.

A view of the North Platte River valley at Scottsbluff, Nebraska. (Photo by Gary Stone)

Major Nebraska Rivers and Their Drainages: Part 5

June 13, 2023

Part 5 of the Nebraska Rivers series focuses on the Platte Rivers, which played a crucial role in America's westward expansion as settlers traversed along these waters.