Dave Aiken
faculty
- Professor Agricultural Economics University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Courtesy Professor School of Natural Resources University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Research Team Boosts Environmentally Sustainable Pest Control Via Insect Pheromones
October 20, 2022
Using plant-derived pheromones, the researchers were successfully able to lure diamondback moths in cabbage crops and disrupt mating of cotton bollworm moths in common bean fields.
Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — Oct. 18, 2022
October 20, 2022
Though the weather allowed for robust harvest efforts last week, eastern Nebraska may experience interruptions early next week due to a precipitation event anticipated to begin around Oct. 23.
Dry Bean Harvest in the Nebraska Panhandle
October 20, 2022
So far this harvest season, dry beans are yielding 39 bushels per acre, a slight decrease from previous years.
USDA Provides Payments of Nearly $800 Million in Assistance to Help Keep Farmers Farming
October 19, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act includes a total $3.1 billion in assistance for distressed farm loan borrowers whose operations face financial risk.
Husker Faculty Take Lead Role in Creating National Ag Data Network
October 19, 2022
UNL faculty members are at the forefront of a nationwide initiative to create an ag data framework that will be accessible, secure and supported through compatible software platforms across the ag tech industry.
NextGen Beginning Farmer Program Raises Net Worth Eligibility Requirement Effective Oct. 1
October 19, 2022
The net worth requirement for beginning farmer applicants is now up to $250,000. Deadline to apply for the 2022 income tax credit or personal property tax exemption is Nov. 1.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Corn Residue Options, Grazing Standing Corn
October 18, 2022
Extension Educator Ben Beckman discusses the pros and cons of grazing and baling corn residue, and how to best capture nutrients from grazing standing corn.
Crop Progress: Corn, Soybean Harvest Ahead of Schedule, Winter Wheat Planting Wraps Up
October 18, 2022
As of Oct. 16, corn and soybean harvest was well ahead of average pace, and winter wheat planting was at 94% complete.