![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 in soybean and corn fields for weed control and increased yields.
Black Spots in Corn? Southern Rust, Tar Spot and More
August 29, 2024
Differentiating between corn diseases can be difficult, but it's vital for effective long-term management. Read this article to learn more about the identifiable characteristics of Nebraska's most common and emerging corn diseases.
2024 Corn Yield Forecasts as of Aug. 27
August 28, 2024
There continues to be a high probability of near-average yields in irrigated corn sites and near or above-average yields in all but a few rainfed corn sites.
![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 maturing soybean under fog](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/soybean-maturing.png?itok=n9RuqFyx)
Crop Progress: Nebraska Crops on Track for Timely Harvest
August 26, 2024
Nebraska producers have wrapped up oat harvest, and all crops are progressing at or above average pace as the fall harvest season quickly approaches.
Full Soil Water Profile Encouraged to Finish Crops Before Harvest
August 26, 2024
As surface/canal water usually curtails mid-September, extension recommends that Nebraska Panhandle producers ensure their soil water profiles are full to sustain crops through to harvest.
This Week on N Field: Key Management Decisions After Hail Damage
August 23, 2024
Understand the immediate and long-term impacts of hail on your crops and learn best practices for assessing damage and planning effective interventions.