Agronomy and Horticulture Seminar Series Begins Sept. 12
September 4, 2024
Free to the public, the fall seminar series will cover a wide range of topics — herbicide-resistant weeds, crop genetics, sustainable agriculture, digital agriculture, the impact of droughts on public health, and more.
Sugar Beet Harvest Begins, But Water Still Necessary for Maturing Crops
September 4, 2024
Nebraska's sugar beet harvest had an early and promising start this year, with record-high sugar content so far.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Field of mature corn](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/corn-mature.png?itok=zmCMSK41)
Crop Progress: Crops in Good Condition Despite Increased Dryness
September 3, 2024
Though drought has crept back into several regions of Nebraska, most crops and soil moisture levels are still in relatively good condition.
This Week on N Field: In-season Look at Your Pivot
August 30, 2024
Tips to quickly assess your center pivot’s performance while it is running.
2024 Nebraska Water Conference to Focus on Innovation, Collaboration
August 30, 2024
Hosted on the Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, the 2024 Nebraska Water Conference will feature discussions on key water issues and networking opportunities.
![WNCC and UNL members met to sign the 2+2 agreement between the two institutions. (From left) Grant Wilson, WNCC executive vice president; Greg Dart, WNCC president; Mark Balschweid, UNL professor and head of the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication; and Troy White, UNL assistant professor. Four men stand together behind table](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/2024-08-30-wncc-partnership.jpg?itok=u1mhqIQw)
UNL and WNCC Partner in Higher Education for Panhandle Youth
August 29, 2024
A new program will enable students in western Nebraska to seamlessly earn a bachelor's degree in ag education while staying close to home and addressing critical teacher shortages in their communities.
Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Aug. 29, 2024
August 29, 2024
Overall, the first two weeks of September will bring minimal precipitation and above-average temperatures to the Midwest.
Does Narrow Row Spacing Help Suppress Weeds and Increase Yields in Corn and Soybean?
August 29, 2024
This article reviews the results of 35 studies conducted over the course of 60 years on utilizing narrow row spacing to control weeds and increase yields.