David Aiken

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Work Filley Hall (FYH) 103D
Lincoln NE 68583-0922
US
Work 402-472-1848 On campus, dial 2-1848
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Soybean field

Crop Progress: Corn Planting Makes Slight Gain, Soybeans Fall Further Behind 2021 Pace

May 18, 2022
While corn planting made a 6% improvement over last week, soybean planting fell behind another 9% in comparison to last year's pace in May.

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Kochia weed

NDA Releases Guidance for Enlist Herbicide Runoff Prevention Label Requirements

May 17, 2022
Both Enlist herbicide labels require the applicator to select mitigation measures worth a certain number of "credits" to avoid product runoff from the application site and subsequent surface water contamination.

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Water droplets

Estimated Crop Water Use: May 15

May 17, 2022
Estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the weeks of May 8 and 15.

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Wheat field

Nebraska Winter Wheat Crop Down 10% from 2021

May 12, 2022
Nebraska's 2022 winter wheat crop is forecast at 36.9 million bushels, down 10% from last year's crop, according to USDA NASS.

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May precip outlook map

April Brings High Winds and Deadly Wildfires

May 12, 2022
Though summer climate trends haven't changed, the latest CPC outlook reports a higher probability of wetter than normal conditions across Nebraska during May.

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Soybean field

Crop Progress: Soil Moisture Rebounds as Planting Fully Underway

May 11, 2022
As of May 8, Nebraska farmers had begun planting sorghum, and soil moisture supplies were significantly improved by widespread precipitation events.

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Combine in field
Soybeans are harvested on a farm near Friend. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication)

Weather Ready Farms Program Rolling Out to Nebraska

May 10, 2022
Weather Ready Farms aims to help producers improve their operation’s resiliency against extreme weather events and disasters.

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Burned field

Pasture and Forage Minute: Grazing Management After Wildfire, Pasture Fertility and Cross Fencing

May 10, 2022
Extension educators advise on grazing strategies for areas affected by wildfire and drought, and review soil sampling techniques for an annual checkup on your pasture soil fertility.

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