Dave Aiken
faculty
- Professor Agricultural Economics University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Courtesy Professor School of Natural Resources University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Fungicide Resistance and Management of Frogeye Leaf Spot of Soybean in Nebraska
June 16, 2022
Frogeye leaf spot — which will likely begin appearing in Nebraska soybeans within the next few weeks — can cause significant yield loss, but there are effective management options available.
Study Reviews Farmer Irrigation Scheduling Tendencies in Central Nebraska
June 15, 2022
While a recent study revealed that irrigators tend to overwater on wetter years, extension experts recommend data-driven decisions for optimizing yields, saving water and lowering cost of production.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Toxic Plants, Managing First-Year Alfalfa
June 14, 2022
Tips for identifying and managing poisonous plants in cattle and equine grazing pastures, and harvest guidelines for getting the most from first-year alfalfa.
Crop Progress: Corn, Soybean Emerged, Sorghum Planting at 90%
June 13, 2022
As of June 12, the majority of corn and soybean crops had emerged, with conditions rating 88% fair to excellent for corn and 90% fair to excellent for soybean.
Nebraska Crop Production Report June 2022
June 13, 2022
Based on June 1 conditions, Nebraska's 2022 winter wheat crop is down 10% from last year's crop.
2022 UNL High Plains Ag Lab Field Day Set for June 22
June 13, 2022
This year's HPAL Field Day will feature UNL research and varieties of peas, winter and spring wheat, and barley.
Estimated Crop Water Use: June 13
June 13, 2022
Estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the week of June 13.
The First Widespread Heat Wave of 2022 is on our Doorstep
June 10, 2022
After a cool start to June, Nebraska will experience well above normal temperatures during the next 10 days, with temperatures rising to the low 100s by Sunday, June 12.