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Dave Aiken

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Professor Agricultural Economics University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Courtesy Professor School of Natural Resources University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Work Filley Hall (FYH) 103D

Lincoln NE 68583-0922

Work 402-472-1848 On campus, dial 2-1848

daiken@unl.edu

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Center pivot watering bean field — Center pivot creates a rainbow in a dry bean field. (Photo by Gary Stone)

Center Pivots: Innovation That Grew Crops and Acres in Nebraska

August 1, 2024

Did you know that a farmer from Nebraska invented the center pivot? Learn more about the evolution of center pivots in this second installment of Nebraska Extension's water series.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Improving Alfalfa Stands and Hay Bale Storage, Water Hemlock Control

July 31, 2024

Extension tips on identifying water hemlock, interseeding grass to boost alfalfa fields, and reducing weather loss from hay bale storage.

Closeup of field pea plant — Peas in field trials at the UNL High Plains Ag Lab during the June wheat tour. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

Dry Pea Harvest Begins Early with Hot Weather

July 31, 2024

Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone shares an update on Panhandle crop progress and crop water use this week.

Wheat field — Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Harvest Nears End

July 30, 2024

Winter wheat harvest in Nebraska was at 95% complete as of July 28, and oat harvest clocked in at 82%.

Weekly Irrigation Newsletter: Using Soil Water Tension Sensors to Schedule Irrigation in East-central Nebraska

September 20, 2024

In the final update for this year, three Nebraska growers share comprehensive irrigation data from their study fields throughout the 2024 growing season.