Gary Hein
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- Emeritus Professor Entomology University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Pasture and Forage Minute: Early Season Alfalfa Irrigation, Trigger Dates and Weed Control
April 19, 2023
This week — Strategies for irrigating alfalfa in early season dry soil conditions, grazing to control abundant weed growth due to drought and forming a drought plan.
Crop Progress: Corn Planting Begins in Nebraska
April 19, 2023
Corn planting got underway last week in Nebraska, and USDA NASS estimates oat planting is more than 50% completed.
2023 Nebraska Potato Stocks for April
April 19, 2023
April 1, 2023 potato stocks were the lowest since 2017, when a record low of 1.7 million cwt was set.
Second Nebraska Soil Health School Registration Open
April 19, 2023
Registration is due June 20 for the second Nebraska Soil Health School to be hosted June 27-28 at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center in North Platte.
This Week on N Field: Pesticide Glove Safety
April 18, 2023
Nebraska Extension Educator Amy Timmerman demonstrates why some of the most popular safety gloves on today's market don't provide enough protection for producers during agricultural applications.
March 2023 Brings Colder and Drier Conditions to the State
April 13, 2023
March precipitation did little to stymie ongoing drought in Nebraska, with large swaths of the northeast, southwest and Panhandle remaining in extreme and exceptional drought conditions.
USDA Announces 2023 Marketing Assistance Loan Rates for Wheat, Feed Grains, Oilseeds, Rice and Pulse Crops
April 13, 2023
National loan rates for 2023 crop year wheat, feed grains and oilseeds remained unchanged from 2022 crop year levels.
Nebraska Researchers Identify Genes that Help Corn Adapt to New Environments
April 13, 2023
The research team hopes to speed development of new corn varieties tolerant to extreme weather conditions and management practices as Nebraska farmers experience increasing water restrictions and fertilizer prices.