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.
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 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.
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.
Crop Progress: 2024 Crop Development Still Ahead Despite Heat
August 5, 2024
Crop conditions remained largely unchanged as of Aug. 4 and most crops are still maturing ahead of average pace. Nebraska producers have also completed winter wheat harvest.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Heat Effects on Alfalfa, Stock Tank Algae Control
August 5, 2024
Extension educators outline options for mitigating weeds in summer annual grasses and algae growth in stock tanks, as well as challenges that summer heat may create for alfalfa plants and harvest.
Water, Crops and Soil Health Field Day Set for Sept. 5
August 5, 2024
West Central Research, Extension and Education Center's 2024 field day will feature keynote speaker Dale Strickler, a Kansas-based ag consultant with more than 30 years of experience in agronomy, pasture management, and soil and crop advising.