Eric Hunt
faculty
- Asst Exten Educator School of Natural Resources University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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New Article Traces Aspects of the History of Irrigation in the Great Plains and Water Productivity
March 23, 2022
A review of the history of irrigation in the Great Plains region from a geographical, technical and political perspective, as well as how it has impacted water resources.
The 1923 South Platte River Compact and Nebraska Water Rights Webinar
March 23, 2022
Dave Aiken, UNL ag law/water law specialist, examines the South Platte compact and Nebraska’s compact water rights with regard to the proposed Perkins County Canal development.
Water Supply, Weather Updates at the Yonts Water Conference April 12 in Gering
March 22, 2022
This year's conference will feature irrigation water and weather outlooks for the 2022 growing season, as well as irrigation research updates and a meet-and-greet with irrigation district representatives.
Nebraska Ag Land Values Up 16%, According to University-led Survey
March 22, 2022
The value of agricultural land in Nebraska increased by an average of 16% over the prior year, to a statewide average of $3,360 per acre — the largest increase in the market value of agricultural land in the state since 2014.
Extension Financial Record-keeping Course for Farmers, Ranchers Begins April 18
March 22, 2022
Course participants will work through the financial statements of a case study farm, completing assignments and participating in video chats to learn more about how big changes to their operation will affect their bottom line.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Improving Alfalfa Yields, Nutritional Quality
March 16, 2022
Ben Beckman does the math on why it's time to plant new alfalfa fields, and Brad Schick discusses the pros and cons of mixing grass into alfalfa fields.
Handy Bt Trait Table Updated for 2022 Corn
March 15, 2022
This table can help avoid the development of resistance from using the same traits repeatedly (even if you change hybrids) and will be useful during the field season as you troubleshoot insect injury, or prepare to apply herbicides.
USDA Gathers Cash Rents Data
March 11, 2022
The survey provides the basis for estimates of the current year’s cash rents paid for irrigated cropland, non-irrigated cropland and permanent pasture.