Nebraska Crop Production Report as of Oct. 1
October 13, 2022
While most crops continue to lag behind last year's production numbers, sunflower production is up 134% in Nebraska.
Tar Spot Disease of Corn Spreading to More Nebraska Counties
October 13, 2022
Producers who scout potential tar spot in their fields are urged to contact Nebraska Extension and send samples free of charge to the UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic for evaluation to track its progress.
Farmer Focus: Wheat Producer Explores NinjaAg’s Performance in Nitrogen Management
October 12, 2022
Results of Nebraska farmer Monte Murkle's on-farm research study to determine whether a variable rate nitrogen prescription is an improvement to his traditional flat-rate nitrogen management.
Register Now for the 2022 Platte River Basin Conference and 3rd Playa
October 11, 2022
This year's conference will highlight education and discussion on cultural, agricultural and research-focused aspects of the river basin with featured speakers from Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming, and includes virtual options for viewing.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Baling Soybean Residue, Winterizing Alfalfa by Growing Degree Days
October 11, 2022
Higher hay prices and forage shortfalls have many producers considering baling soybean residue, but it's important to first analyze the cost effectiveness. Plus — concerns on nightshade and winterizing alfalfa.
University’s TAPS Program Coming Soon to High School Classrooms
October 6, 2022
Nebraska students enrolled in the new, innovative TAPS high school program during its inaugural year will learn about hybrid seed selection and seeding rate, and nitrogen application, in the same decision-making format.
Husker Research Hones in on Sorghum’s Genetic Makeup to Improve Nitrogen Efficiency
October 6, 2022
This new research will focus on increasing sorghum’s fertilizer use efficiency, as well as other aspects of sorghum’s fertilizer use, including nitrogen sensing, signaling and downstream regulatory pathways.