Joe Luck

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Work Chase Hall (CHA) 204
Lincoln NE 68583-0726
US
Work 402-472-1488 On campus, dial 2-1488
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Twitter: @joeluck_unl

Men and women look at soybean plant near field
Attendees gather in the field for discussion during the 2023 Soybean Management Field Days in Dewitt. (Department of Agronomy and Horticulture photo)

New Format for Nebraska Soybean Management Field Days

July 23, 2024
New in 2024, three of the four Soybean Management Field Days will be hosted during evening hours at sites across eastern and central Nebraska.

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Offered since 2019, Land Management Quarterly addresses common management issues for Nebraska landowners, agricultural operators, and related stakeholders interested in the latest insight on trends in real estate, managing agricultural land, and solutions for addressing challenges in the upcoming growing season. (Real Ag Stock photo)

Ag Land Management Webinar to Offer Latest on Cash Rents, Lease Arrangements for 2024

July 23, 2024
The August webinar will cover recent findings from the 2024 Nebraska Farm Real Estate Report and conclude with a live "Ask the Experts" session.

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Hereford cow in pasture
Featured speaker of the 2024 Nebraska Grazing Conference is Dr. Ray Ward, founder of Ward Laboratories, who will speak on his career in soils and plant quality analysis.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Nebraska Grazing Conference Aug. 6-7

July 16, 2024
Details on the upcoming 2024 Nebraska Grazing Conference, and considerations for mid-season forage evaluations and stable fly management in pastures.

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Hay bales in field
Bales stacked in alfalfa field. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

Warm Weather Returns After Weekend Rains

July 22, 2024
Extension Educator Gary Stone shares an update on crop conditions and water use for this week.

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Tasseling corn field
Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Minimal Changes to Nebraska Crop Conditions

July 22, 2024
Most Nebraska crops have experienced a slight decline in condition over the last three weeks but remain well above conditions in July 2023.

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Golden wheat field
Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Wheat Harvest Ahead of Pace

July 22, 2024
As of July 14, winter wheat harvest progress was at 70% complete in Nebraska — well ahead of 18% last year.

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Yellowing wheat field
Maturing wheat near Sidney, Nebraska. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

Heat Keeps Rains Away During Wheat Harvest

July 16, 2024
Extension educators report on wheat harvest progress and irrigation use in western Nebraska and the Panhandle.

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Mushroom-like structures on ground

Take Action Now: White Mold Threat in Soybeans

July 12, 2024
White mold significantly impacted Nebraska soybean yields in 2023, and proactive management is crucial for this season. 

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