Aaron Berger
faculty
- Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 1 University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
209 E 3rd St
Kimball
NE
69145-1486
US
Work
308-235-3122
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Pasture and Forage Minute: Strategies for Alfalfa Weevil, Water Demands and Grass Surpluses
June 8, 2021
With alfalfa weevils remaining in the fields, extension educators share their recommendations for late spring infestation management strategies — plus, the benefits of using excess summer growth for winter grazing.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Scouting Plant Growth for Harvest, Grazing
June 1, 2021
Extension educators discuss their strategies for handling delays in first cutting of alfalfa, timing of grass hay harvest and extending forage supply after a cool spring has limited pasture production.
Wheat Stem Sawfly Emergence — Field Notes from Early June
June 7, 2021
Recent observations indicate very high populations of wheat stem sawfly in Nebraska wheat fields, with emergence not only from field edges but also deep within fallow fields. Documentation on infestations is encouraged for successful fall sawfly management.
FarmBits Podcast: Making Sense of Sensors
June 4, 2021
UNL professor emeritus Jim Schepers discusses the history of nitrogen sensor development, pros and cons to different sensor platforms and the future of sensor-based technologies.
Wheat Disease Update: Stripe Rust, Leaf Rust, and Fusarium Head Blight
June 4, 2021
This week high levels of stripe rust and leaf rust were observed in wheat plots at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center (ENREC) near Mead, Sauders County, and at Havelock Farm in Lincoln, Lancaster County.
FarmBits Podcast: Granular Guidance for Nitrogen Management
May 27, 2021
In this episode, Bob Gunzenhauser, manager of agronomy science at Granular, discusses how the Granular nitrogen management model tool within the Agronomy Insights platform works at a high level.
Youth Crop Scouting Competition — Connecting Youth with Crops
May 27, 2021
Nebraska Extension is pleased to present the 8th annual Crop Scouting Competition for Nebraska youth. Youth interested in crops can learn about crop growth and development and basic crop scouting principles.
UNL Field Pea Variety Trial Field Days Scheduled for June 15-16 in Alliance, Sidney, Grant
May 27, 2021
UNL's field pea variety trial plot tours will provide an opportunity for farmers and others to learn more about new varieties and other topics relevant to wheat and pea.