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Man squats near demo table while speaking — Riley Hackbart, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service soil scientist, discusses the results of the live rainfall simulator at a previous Nebraska Soil Health School event. Hackbart will have the rainfall simulator and soil health demonstrations at the Sept. 4 Nebraska Soil Health School at Fort Robinson State Park. (PREEC photo)

New Focus for September Nebraska Soil Health School

August 7, 2024

The next soil health school will focus on integrated crop and livestock system goals and objectives that might affect soil health management. Attendance is free, and certified crop advisor CEUs will also be offered.

Corn field receiving irrigation in late season — Many irrigators apply more water than necessary toward the end of the irrigation season because the crop is using less water per day. To mitigate losses, calculate the amount of water needed from rain and irrigation for the crop to reach maturity starting in early August.

Time to Consider Using the Remaining Stored Soil Water in Irrigated Corn and Bean Fields

August 7, 2024

The last few irrigations of the season require careful consideration. An unneeded irrigation can waste several inches of water and gallons of diesel fuel, and leaves little room in the soil profile to capture winter/spring rains.

2024 Corn Yield Forecasts as of Aug. 5

August 7, 2024

Currently, chances are low for irrigated corn sites to see above-average yields this growing season; however, most rainfed corn sites are expected to have near or above average yields.

Man and woman look at seedlings in containers — Shaonpius Mondal and Sofiya Arora, a master’s student, screen wheat seedlings for virus transmission experiments. Mondal, an assistant professor of entomology, has extensive experience in the study of viral infections of crops. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication and Marketing)

Mondal Lab Pioneers Research into Pest-borne Viral Infections of Cereal Crops

August 7, 2024

Three main experiments are underway in Mondal’s lab to target the process of disease transmission from crop pests to wheat and small grains crops.

Man shakes woman's hand while holding plaque

Soil and Water Conservation Society Honors 2024 Nebraska Award Winners

August 6, 2024

UNL faculty members Gary Stone and Bijesh Maharjan were among the 2024 award winners for their educational and outreach efforts on soil and water conservation.

Nitrogen Sources and Water Quality Field Day

August 6, 2024

This daylong event at Haskell Ag Lab will highlight ongoing research on sensor-based nitrogen management, the use of manure in fertility plans and precision ag, organic and inorganic nitrogen movement in the soil, and more.

Dry bean field — Dry edible beans in the Panhandle are at varying growth stages with the severe weather this year. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

Dry Bean Crop Challenged by Weather in Nebraska Panhandle

August 6, 2024

Extension Educator Gary Stone shares an update on crop conditions in the Panhandle after severe storms damaged fields across Nebraska last week.

People stand in field observing woman holding corn plant — Nebraska Extension Educator Jenny Rees (center right, holding corn plant) shares her insights during a past Nebraska Corn and Soybean Clinic. (ENREEC photo)

Nebraska Extension Offers Dual Nebraska Soil Health, Corn and Soybean Clinics on Aug. 28-29

August 6, 2024

At this month's extension clinics on soil health, and corn and soybean production, participants will view a wide range of cover crops and a “growing season” all in one place, with hands-on interaction and field demos.