Soil Sampling for Better Fertilization Decisions
October 17, 2023
Recommendations for collecting soil samples to ensure the quality results needed for good management decisions about fertilizer, manure and lime application rates.
2 New On-Farm Research Options for Nitrogen Inhibitors
December 3, 2019
Two new on-farm research protocols have been released to help growers evaluate the impact of using a nitrification inhibitor when applying anhydrous ammonia. Check out these and the many other studies proposed for next year's on-farm research studies.
Farm and Ranch Employer Seminars This Month
December 2, 2019
Finding, hiring, and retaining quality employees are major challenges for Nebraska agricultural businesses. In December Nebraska Extension will host seminars to help ag employers learn practices to help motivate and empower their employees.
Corn and Sorghum Harvests Nearly In
December 2, 2019
Nebraska's corn harvest was 96% complete, near 99% for both last year and the five-year average. Sorghum harvest was 97% done, near 99% for both last year and the average.
Nebraska Crop Management Conference this January
December 2, 2019
This year's Nebraska Crop Management Conference will focus on preparing for extreme weather events and integrating ag technology and feature research updates on important pests in Nebraska.
USDA Survey Reveals Crucial Data on Fusarium Head Blight
November 26, 2019
A national USDA survey, published recently in Plant Disease, provides the first large-scale, systematic insight into how wheat and barley growers manage Fusarium head blight (FHB), also known as scab, and where they get information on how to control this destructive diseas
Extension Crop Production Clinics at 6 Sites This January
November 25, 2019
This year's clinics will feature research updates and information tailored to regional crop issues and grower interests. Session topics will include cropping system management, extreme weather impact on agriculture, soil nutrition, irrigation, pest management, and marketing.
Monday's Heuermann Lecture to Focus on Advancing Agriculture, Protecting Ecosystems
November 22, 2019
Achieving major advances in crop production while preserving Nebraska's healthy agricultural ecosystems is the topic of a panel discussion Nov. 25, the first of the 2019-2020 Heuermann Lectures. Attend in person or view live online.