Irrigation Season Could Run Longer for Dry Bean Crop
August 13, 2024
Updates on crop progress, irrigation water deliveries and crop water use for growers in the Panhandle and western Nebraska.
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.
Dry Bean Crop Challenged by Weather in Nebraska Panhandle
August 6, 2024
Extension Educator Gary Stone shares an update on crop conditions in the Panhandle after severe storms damaged fields across Nebraska last week.
Center Pivots: Innovation That Grew Crops and Acres in Nebraska
August 1, 2024
Did you know that a farmer from Nebraska invented the center pivot? Learn more about the evolution of center pivots in this second installment of Nebraska Extension's water series.
Dry Pea Harvest Begins Early with Hot Weather
July 31, 2024
Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone shares an update on Panhandle crop progress and crop water use this week.
Weekly Irrigation Newsletter: Using Soil Water Tension Sensors to Schedule Irrigation in East-central Nebraska
August 13, 2024
Nebraska growers share Week 2 results of their irrigation management decisions based on soil moisture sensor data, as part of a new collaboration with extension educators.
Siphon Tubes: Setting Water to Grow Crops in Western Nebraska
July 23, 2024
A new water research series from Nebraska Extension, this article focuses on the history, construction and use of siphon tubes for crop irrigation.
Warm Weather Returns After Weekend Rains
July 22, 2024
Extension Educator Gary Stone shares an update on crop conditions and water use for this week.