USDA Announces Program to Help Heirs Resolve Land Ownership, Succession Issues

August 10, 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $67 million in competitive loans through the new Heirs’ Property Relending Program (HPRP), which aims to help agricultural producers and landowners resolve heirs’ land ownership and succession issues.

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Alfalfa plant closeup

Pasture and Forage Minute: Approaches for Low-Producing Alfalfa and Corn Silage Inoculants

August 10, 2021
Extension educators review the reasons for evaluating alfalfa stands in the fall and interseeding grasses in low-producing alfalfa fields, plus how to choose an inoculant for corn silage.

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Hops plant

Hops Field Day Set for Aug. 21 in North Platte

August 9, 2021
During the 2021 Hops Field Day, participants will visit the WCREEC Hop Yard to see up-to-date progress, equipment and hear about the overall goals and future research regarding hops.

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Palmer amaranth in soybeans

Control of Glyphosate-Resistant Palmer Amaranth in Enlist Soybean

August 5, 2021
Research on the most effective herbicide programs for managing GR Palmer amaranth in this new soybean production system developed by Corteva™ Agriscience.

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Volunteer corn

Control of Roundup/Liberty Resistant Corn Volunteers in Enlist Corn

August 5, 2021
Results of a study evaluating Assure II for Roundup/Liberty-resistant corn volunteer control in Enlist corn and correct timing of application for use in corn-on-corn production systems.

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2019 CMDC demo with attendees
The 2021 Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics will highlight the latest research on corn and soybean production, with live plot demonstrations and training sessions with CCA credits. The corn production clinic is Aug. 25, and soybeans are the focus of the Aug. 26 clinic.

Nebraska Extension Provides In-Field Training in August on Corn and Soybean Production

August 5, 2021
In-field training during the clinic includes plot observations for crop growth and development at a range of vegetative/reproductive growth stages, with CCA credits available for both days.

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Aerial view of research plots
A view of some of the research plots surrounding the Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center, taken by a drone.

Panhandle Center Hosts Field Day Aug. 19

August 5, 2021
The 2021 event will highlight up-to-date research on dry beans, corn, sugarbeets and alternative crops, and include tours of crop research plots and a chance to see new ag technology.

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Soybean Management Field Day field demo
Extension educator Justin McMechan (far right) speaks to attendees during a past Soybean Management Field Day.

Nebraska Soybean Management Field Days Set for Aug. 10-13 at Four Locations

August 5, 2021
The event consists of four stops across the state, each with replicated research, demonstration plots, and Q&As with agronomists, plant disease experts and insect specialists.

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