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EQIP is open to all eligible agricultural producers and submitted applications may be considered or evaluated in multiple funding pool opportunities.

Everything on EQIP for Producers

August 8, 2024
In this series of UNL Water articles, producers can brush up on EQIP eligibility and application requirements to receive assistance with natural resource concerns on their land.

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This Week on N Field: Metribuzin for Weed Control in Soybean

August 8, 2024
Considerations for applying Metribuzin in soybean as a pre- and post-emergence herbicide.

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

August 8, 2024
Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala shares management tips to control volunteer corn in soybean.

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Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Aug. 7, 2024

August 8, 2024
More seasonal temperatures will return to Nebraska starting Tuesday, Aug. 13, with highs in the upper 80s, accompanied by several chances of thunderstorms.

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Attendance to the 2024 Southeast Nebraska Pasture and Acreage Expo is free to the public; see below for details on registration and program agenda.

Southeast Nebraska Pasture and Acreage Expo Set for Aug. 23

August 8, 2024
This expo will help both experienced and first-time landowners learn animal and pasture management strategies to maximize the value of their properties and livestock operations.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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