Humberto Blanco
faculty
- Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Northern Plains Farm Labor Report for April 2024
June 11, 2024
The number of farm workers in Nebraska has remained unchanged since 2023.
Ag Tech Focus of Agronomy Youth Field Day July 9 in Curtis
June 11, 2024
Free to attend, this field day will teach Nebraska youth more about how agriculture is changing with precision technology.
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Estimated Crop Water Use for June 10-14, 2024
June 10, 2024
Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone shares an update on Panhandle crop planting and growth with this week's crop water report.
Crop Progress: End of Nebraska Planting Season in Sight
June 10, 2024
With just about 20% of sorghum and dry bean acreage remaining, planting season is coming to a close and Nebraska producers will soon begin winter wheat harvest.
UNL Wheat Variety Tour Coming to Grant June 12
June 7, 2024
The next stop for the 2024 UNL Wheat Variety Tour will be the Henry J. Stumpf International Wheat Research Center in Grant, featuring research updates on wheat stem sawfly, winter peas, water stress-tolerant wheat hybrids and more.
This Week on N Field: Precision Sprayer
June 7, 2024
Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala shares details about a new John Deere precision sprayer, which has the ability to detect weeds and spray herbicide in real-time.
Extension Crop and Pest Reports (June 3-7)
June 7, 2024
Extension educators share their observations in Nebraska fields this week.
Drought Plans Should be Updated, as Weather Predictions Could Impact Forage
June 7, 2024
With significantly lower hay prices and concerns about reduced forage production this summer, producers should consider securing a portion of the expected needed hay supplies for next fall and winter now.