![The university developed this new wheat variety through a group effort headed by Stephen Wegulo, professor of plant pathology and plant pathologist for Nebraska Extension, and Katherine Frels, Nebraska’s small grains breeder and an assistant professor of agronomy and horticulture. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication and Marketing) Man and woman stand in wheat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/2024-06-14-wheat-variety.jpg?itok=3dFV3F56)
Nebraska-developed Wheat Variety to Address New Fungal Threat
June 12, 2024
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is releasing a new wheat variety, NE Prism CLP, that stands out for its resistance to fungal disease, including fusarium head blight.
![Historical crop production reports for Nebraska are available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/tm70mv177" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Wheat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/wheat_2.jpeg?itok=foUxyxuS)
Nebraska Crop Production Report for June 2024
June 12, 2024
Nebraska's winter wheat crop is up 15% in 2024.
Wheat Stem Sawfly Flights Peaked, New Reports of Range Expansion
June 12, 2024
In addition to confirming the presence of wheat stem sawfly in new Nebraska counties this year, Nebraska Extension anticipates fairly high pressure from the crop pest this growing season.
Soil-Water-Plant Interaction Basics
June 12, 2024
As irrigation season approaches, producers may find it beneficial to review the basics on how soil, water and plants all work together to grow crops.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Hail Damage to Pasture and Hay, Alfalfa Irrigation After a Wet Spring
June 11, 2024
Extension recommendations on reducing the risk of toxic plant consumption for grazing animals, hail damage recovery for pasture and hay fields, and summer alfalfa irrigation following a wet spring.
![Historical farm labor data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/x920fw89s" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Four people walk together in field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/farm-workers-labor.png?itok=WTGDrP1W)
Northern Plains Farm Labor Report for April 2024
June 11, 2024
The number of farm workers in Nebraska has remained unchanged since 2023.
Ag Tech Focus of Agronomy Youth Field Day July 9 in Curtis
June 11, 2024
Free to attend, this field day will teach Nebraska youth more about how agriculture is changing with precision technology.
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To receive 2024 weekly crop water use reports via text message, subscribe on the PHREC AgLab site.
Estimated Crop Water Use for June 10-14, 2024
June 10, 2024
Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone shares an update on Panhandle crop planting and growth with this week's crop water report.