USDA NASS Predicts 8% Increase for Winter Wheat Crop
May 14, 2021
Based on May 1 conditions, Nebraska's 2021 winter wheat crop is forecast at 36.7 million bushels, up 8% from last year's crop, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Stripe Rust Confirmed in 11 Counties in Southeast and South-central Nebraska
May 13, 2021
While leaf rust was not observed in any surveyed wheat fields, stripe rust was confirmed in 11 counties this week in southeast and south-central Nebraska.
Wheat Variety Trial Field Tours June 8-17 Across Nebraska
May 13, 2021
The wheat variety trial field tours will be in seven locations across Nebraska, from Fairbury to Hemingford, from June 8-17.
FarmBits Podcast: Nitrogen Roots
May 13, 2021
In this week’s episode, UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture professor Richard Ferguson reviews the evolution of nitrogen management and developments for precision technology currently underway.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Harvesting Small Grains, Fertilizing Hay Meadows and Selecting Summer Annual Grass
May 13, 2021
A review of strategies for harvesting small grains as hay or silage, plus fertilizing summer hay meadows for extra hay next winter and how to select the right summer annual grasses for your operation.
Follow the Weather Ready Farms Program on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
May 12, 2021
The Weather Ready Farms designation program is expanding its social media presence to reach more farms and ranchers in Nebraska, including new content on farm resiliency topics and features on Extension professionals.
Results from Interseeding Cover Crops into Corn or Soybean
May 12, 2021
A summary of the studies conducted via Nebraska On-Farm Research and Soybean Management Field Days on interseeding cover crops into living corn and soybean.
Water Law 101: Part 6, Sharing Water with Other States and Water Use within the State
May 11, 2021
In the final installment of the series, Extension Educator Gary Stone discusses laws and regulations that govern water sharing between states.