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University to Host National Conference on Ag Data Network Creation

August 2, 2024
Conference presentations will cover a wide range of topics regarding the creation of national ag data repositories, including producer needs, privacy protection and open-source web tools.

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An educational discount is available to students and educators interested in attending two upcoming drone workshops from Nebraska Extension. See details below.

Nebraska is the Epicenter for Agricultural Drone Conferences in August 2024

August 2, 2024
Two days of conferences hosted mid-month in North Platte will feature insights from drone industry experts and practitioners across the world, with live demos and exhibit booths.

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This Week on N Field: Southern Rust 2024

August 2, 2024
UNL Extension Specialist Tamra Jackson-Ziems discusses concerns about the early onset of southern rust in Nebraska this year.

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This Week on N Field: Control of Volunteer Corn in Enlist Corn

August 2, 2024
Volunteer corn is a problem weed in corn fields, competing for nutrients and potentially reducing yield. Watch this N Field for tips on how to control volunteers in corn after corn rotations.

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Figure 1. Participants of the Centennial Celebration and Congress of the International Union of Soil Sciences: (Back row, from left) Andy Gregory, Rothamsted, United Kingdom; Tim Reinbott, Missouri; Jim Wang, Louisiana; Filippo Benedetti, UN FAO, Italy; (front row, from left) Bijesh Maharjan, Nebraska; Audrey Gamble, Alabama; Sabina Braun, Uppsala, Sweden; Hans-Jörg Vogel, Bad Lauchstädt, Germany. (Not pictured: Lukasz Uzarowicz, Poland, and Dian Fiantis, Indonesia)

Historic Experiments Gathered at IUSS Congress — Nebraska’s Knorr-Holden Plot Takes Global Stage

August 2, 2024
Scientists from across the world met in May to share findings from their 100-plus-year-old experiments, emphasizing the impact of agriculture on the environment at the national and international level.

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The 2024 Forage Field Day is free to attend online, beginning at 12:30 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

2024 Forage Field Day Moving Online

August 1, 2024
The 2024 Forage Field Day webinar will feature discussion and interactive sessions on sustainable forage practices, optimizing forage quality and quantity, safe silage harvest procedures, alfalfa pests and more.

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A recent book by Morgan Housel has relatable tips for farm and ranch families in finding balance in autonomy, wealth, and happiness. (Photo by Natalie Jones)

Recent Reads: The Psychology of Money

August 1, 2024
Insights on navigating the complexities of personal finance for multi-general farms and ranches.

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Banner County Rancher Jack Revelle talks with a crowd at the recent Cheatgrass Tour about his management of cheatgrass. (Photo by Miranda Mueller)

Pastures in Western Nebraska Respond Positively to Cheatgrass Herbicide Management

August 1, 2024
So far, the UNL study has revealed an increase in biomass, nutrient quality and minerals, as well as livestock weight gain, following a combination treatment to control cheatgrass.

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