The Basics of Loans for Farmers and Ranchers
June 6, 2024
Extension Agricultural Economist Jessica Groskopf reviews basic information about loans, such as the difference between secured and unsecured loans, and what financial documents to prepare for a lender.
Nebraska Team Develops Technique to Speed Up Corn Gene Identification
June 6, 2024
UNL researchers' findings from the study could lead to faster creation of more resilient corn varieties and broader producer access to improved crops.
Turk Investigating Soil Health Over Time, a Key to Climate Resilience Strategies
June 6, 2024
Turk’s research will inform soil carbon sequestration strategies and advance understanding of soil health, which is key to agricultural systems’ capacity to withstand extreme weather.
Latest Agricultural Land Management Quarterly Webinar Now Available Online
June 6, 2024
The May webinar examined the latest average cash rental rates in the state and offered insight on adjusting rental rates considering current commodity prices this year.
Soybean Gall Midge Adult Activity Detected in Nebraska
June 5, 2024
Soybean gall midge has been detected recently in several locations across eastern Nebraska. This article provides information to growers on how to determine if an application is necessary.
Crop Progress: Nebraska Soybean Planting Nearly Finished
June 4, 2024
Corn planting has been completed in Nebraska, and soybean planting is nearly done as well.
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Estimated Crop Water Use for June 3-9, 2024
June 3, 2024
This week's crop water use estimates and insights from Gary Stone, Nebraska Extension educator, on planting dry edible beans as temperatures begin to climb toward summer.
Extension Crop and Pest Reports (May 27-31)
May 30, 2024
Extension educators share their observations in fields across the state this week.