Jay Parsons
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- Professor Agricultural Economics University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Nebraska Winter Wheat Crop Forecast at 39.8 Million Bushels
June 11, 2021
Based on June 1 conditions, Nebraska's 2021 winter wheat crop is forecast at 39.8 million bushels, up 17% from last year's crop, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.
4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day Set for July 15
June 10, 2021
The first annual 4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day will emphasize fertilizer use with the right source, right rate, right time and right placement of fertilizers to improve crop yield and profits while protecting the environment.
Trace to Low Levels of Fusarium Head Blight Observed in Wheat Fields in South-central and Southeast Nebraska
June 10, 2021
In southern Nebraska, Fusarium head blight has been observed. In other parts of the state, hot temperatures have slowed the development of new stripe rust, but heavily infected fields are now experiencing accelerated drying out of leaves.
#NField Observations for June 2021
June 10, 2021
This week, Nebraska Extension Educator Ben Beckman discusses adjusting your grazing strategies to combat complications brought on by the weather.
FarmBits Podcast: The Sixth Sense
June 10, 2021
University of Kentucky associate professor Joshua McGrath shares his perspective on nutrient application challenges and the technologies that are best suited to solve those challenges.
Soybean Gall Midge Emergence at Several Sites in Nebraska
June 10, 2021
On June 8 and 9, several sites in east-central and northeast Nebraska recorded emergence of soybean gall midge adults. Growers should consider making field edge applications now.
Selling During Times of Rising Commodity Prices
June 9, 2021
In this article, extension professionals discuss how producers can make decisions about pricing new crop grain by understanding the forces driving the market, and also through defining their farm goals and objectives.
Irrigation Strategies for Profit and Productivity and What TAPS Data Tells Us
June 9, 2021
During a May webinar, extension professionals discussed research on the optimal amount of water to apply during the growing season and the latest ag technology.