Wheat Variety Trial Field Tours Across Nebraska in June
May 25, 2023
Field day participants will get the chance to tour varieties of winter wheat, spring wheat and spring peas on dryland and irrigated plots in six locations spanning Perkins to Banner County.
Cover Crop Initiative Project has First Field Day in Western Nebraska
May 25, 2023
The project is a four-year collaboration between UNL and NRCS to identify the best-suited cover crop species and varieties for unique eco-regions across the state of Nebraska.
Wildfire Recovery Field Tour Scheduled for June 9
May 25, 2023
The free field tour will visit two locations that experienced wildfires during the summer of 2021 and 2022 for discussion with rangeland management experts on recovery strategies, reseeding fire lines and more.
Land O’Lakes CEO: Everyone Should Care About the Global Water Crisis
May 24, 2023
In a recent Heuermann Lecture, Land O'Lakes President and CEO Beth Ford highlighted current initiatives farmers are implementing to preserve our water supply and the need for a comprehensive, long-term water sustainability strategy.
![Nebraska Extension Biological Systems Engineering Educator F. John Hay shares an in-depth analysis on the economics of on-farm solar following USDA's announcement that an additional <a href="https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2023/usda-announces-1-billion-grants-available-farmers-ranchers-installing-renewable-energy-systems">$1 billion in grants</a> are available to help ag producers and rural small businesses finance renewable energy systems or to make energy-efficiency improvements. Solar panels on barns](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2023-05-26-solar-webinar.png?itok=rHsChJsJ)
Economics of Behind-the-Meter On-Farm Solar Electric Systems
May 24, 2023
This webinar covers the general design elements of behind-the-meter on-farm solar and walks through production, value of electricity, interconnection policies and how these impact economic return.
This Week on N Field: Ponding in Corn
May 23, 2023
Nebraska Extension Educator Amy Timmerman share insights on plant survival and reseeding after ponding has occurred in planted corn fields.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Small Grains and Grass Harvest, Fencing Costs
May 23, 2023
This week — Nebraska Extension educators share target protein levels of small grains and grass hay for the upcoming harvest, and analyze the cost of various fencing options.
Spring Miller Moth Invasion
May 23, 2023
While they don't cause damage to plants when feeding, migrating army cutworm moths can be an irksome household pest. Fortunately, there are simple management methods to prevent them from entering homes and other structures.