Nebraska Corn, Soybean Crops in Good Condition, Winter Wheat Headed at 93%
June 17, 2021
For the week ending June 13, 2021, corn condition rated 62% good, 22% excellent, and soybean condition rated 67% good, 20% excellent. Dry edible bean planting is still underway, at 74% planted.
What Have We Learned about Soybean Seed Constituents in Irrigated and Dryland Producer Fields in Nebraska?
June 14, 2021
With a continuous decline in seed protein concentration in U.S. soybeans, UNL researchers examined how irrigation practices in Nebraska may contribute to this issue for soybean growers.
Nebraska Winter Wheat Crop Forecast at 39.8 Million Bushels
June 11, 2021
Based on June 1 conditions, Nebraska's 2021 winter wheat crop is forecast at 39.8 million bushels, up 17% from last year's crop, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.
4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day Set for July 15
June 10, 2021
The first annual 4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day will emphasize fertilizer use with the right source, right rate, right time and right placement of fertilizers to improve crop yield and profits while protecting the environment.
Trace to Low Levels of Fusarium Head Blight Observed in Wheat Fields in South-central and Southeast Nebraska
June 10, 2021
In southern Nebraska, Fusarium head blight has been observed. In other parts of the state, hot temperatures have slowed the development of new stripe rust, but heavily infected fields are now experiencing accelerated drying out of leaves.
#NField Observations for June 2021
June 10, 2021
This week, Nebraska Extension Educator Ben Beckman discusses adjusting your grazing strategies to combat complications brought on by the weather.
FarmBits Podcast: The Sixth Sense
June 10, 2021
University of Kentucky associate professor Joshua McGrath shares his perspective on nutrient application challenges and the technologies that are best suited to solve those challenges.
Soybean Gall Midge Emergence at Several Sites in Nebraska
June 10, 2021
On June 8 and 9, several sites in east-central and northeast Nebraska recorded emergence of soybean gall midge adults. Growers should consider making field edge applications now.