John Lindquist
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- Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — Aug. 2, 2022
August 4, 2022
Though high temperatures and minimal precipitation chances are expected to continue through the first 10 days of August, a possible break from the current heat event may develop in the second half of the month.
2022 Corn Yield Forecasts as of Aug. 2
August 4, 2022
There continues to be a high probability of near-average yields for most irrigated sites in the Corn Belt, while rainfed corn sites have a high probability of below-average yields in Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa.
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Harvest Wraps Up, Pasture Conditions Decline
August 3, 2022
The final USDA NASS report for July reflected a slow continuation of declining crop and pasture conditions in Nebraska. Harvest was 92% complete for winter wheat and 82% for oats.
The North Platte River — Multi-use Water, Part 4
August 3, 2022
In this installment of the series, Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone reviews the history of the Kortes Unit, which was part of a program that managed water use for the entire Missouri River Basin.
2022 Weed Management Field Day Presentations Available Online
August 2, 2022
This year's demos featured weed control in corn and soybean that included efficacy, crop safety and comparison of new herbicides and non-chemical methods for weed control.
2021 Farm Production Expenditures Up 21%
August 2, 2022
Farm and ranch production expenditures for Nebraska increased 21% from 2021.
Cropland Values in the Central U.S. Show Strength in 2022
August 2, 2022
UNL agricultural economists review the factors driving current cropland values in the Central Plains, which increased by more than 20% for the majority of states in the region.
Manure Application Following Silage
August 2, 2022
Leslie Johnson, Nebraska Extension's animal manure management educator, breaks down the difference between nitrogen and phosphorus rates and how to choose the best method for your operation.