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Cooperative Proso Millet Testing in Second Year

November 6, 2024

Discover how recent proso millet variety trials from UNL and CSU could help farmers boost yields and find the best options for semi-arid regions.

Cow grazes in corn residue — Cattle graze on nutrient-rich corn residue after harvest, maximizing forage resources before winter feed is needed.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Grazing Strategies for Residue and Winter Feed Considerations

November 6, 2024

Grazing grain sorghum stover, cornstalks and winter pastures can reduce feed costs and support cattle health, provided there's careful management to address risks like prussic acid and declining protein.

Stacks of hay — Hay quality varies yearly, impacting cattle feed needs and supplemental strategies. Accurate hay testing helps producers avoid underfeeding or overfeeding during winter, which can affect herd health and fertility and help manage costs effectively.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Grazing Bt Corn Residue and Testing Hay

October 29, 2024

Nebraska Extension Beef Educator Ben Beckman weighs in on the importance of informed feed management to optimize cattle health and productivity this fall and winter.

Winter wheat seedlings in field during autumn — Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Condition Continues Decline

November 6, 2024

Winter wheat continued its slow decline due to dryness at the end of October, with another 6% of the crop reaching poor-very poor condition as of Nov. 3.

Soybean field during harvest — Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Soybean Harvest in Final Phase

October 29, 2024

While drought continues to cause a slow decline in soil moisture and pasture conditions, the dry weather has kept harvest on schedule — dry beans and soybean will finish soon, and corn is ahead of average pace.

This Week on N Field: Harvest Fires Happen — How to be Prepared

October 25, 2024

The latest forecast includes another elevated risk of wildfires early next week. Check these tips to ensure you're prepared to act quickly if a fire ignites during harvest operations.

EPA Releases Pesticide and Endangered Species Educational Resources Toolbox

October 25, 2024

The EPA’s toolbox offers resources like handouts, guidance documents, presentations and webinars to help farmers, crop consultants and environmental educators understand and comply with pesticide regulations related to endangered species.

Man stands in lab near plants — Husker research into sorghum's natural self-defenses benefits from the university's “holistic” multidisciplinary approach, said Joe Louis, Harold W. Eberhard Professor of Agricultural Entomology. That wide-ranging research method pinpointed a key plant hormone that strengthens sorghum's self-protection against a major threat, the sugarcane aphid. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication and Marketing)

Husker Findings Boost Understanding of Sorghum’s Pest Resistance

October 25, 2024

UNL researchers have identified a hormone that boosts sorghum's resistance to the sugarcane aphid, offering a sustainable pest control option through enhanced natural defenses.