![Riley Hackbart, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service soil scientist, discusses the results of the live rainfall simulator at a previous Nebraska Soil Health School event. Hackbart will have the rainfall simulator and soil health demonstrations at the Sept. 4 Nebraska Soil Health School at Fort Robinson State Park. (PREEC photo) Man squats near demo table while speaking](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/2024-08-09-soil-health-school.jpg?itok=Yhv1n4Db)
New Focus for September Nebraska Soil Health School
August 7, 2024
The next soil health school will focus on integrated crop and livestock system goals and objectives that might affect soil health management. Attendance is free, and certified crop advisor CEUs will also be offered.
Time to Consider Using the Remaining Stored Soil Water in Irrigated Corn and Bean Fields
August 7, 2024
The last few irrigations of the season require careful consideration. An unneeded irrigation can waste several inches of water and gallons of diesel fuel, and leaves little room in the soil profile to capture winter/spring rains.
2024 Corn Yield Forecasts as of Aug. 5
August 7, 2024
Currently, chances are low for irrigated corn sites to see above-average yields this growing season; however, most rainfed corn sites are expected to have near or above average yields.
Mondal Lab Pioneers Research into Pest-borne Viral Infections of Cereal Crops
August 7, 2024
Three main experiments are underway in Mondal’s lab to target the process of disease transmission from crop pests to wheat and small grains crops.
Soil and Water Conservation Society Honors 2024 Nebraska Award Winners
August 6, 2024
UNL faculty members Gary Stone and Bijesh Maharjan were among the 2024 award winners for their educational and outreach efforts on soil and water conservation.
Nitrogen Sources and Water Quality Field Day
August 6, 2024
This daylong event at Haskell Ag Lab will highlight ongoing research on sensor-based nitrogen management, the use of manure in fertility plans and precision ag, organic and inorganic nitrogen movement in the soil, and more.
Dry Bean Crop Challenged by Weather in Nebraska Panhandle
August 6, 2024
Extension Educator Gary Stone shares an update on crop conditions in the Panhandle after severe storms damaged fields across Nebraska last week.
Nebraska Extension Offers Dual Nebraska Soil Health, Corn and Soybean Clinics on Aug. 28-29
August 6, 2024
At this month's extension clinics on soil health, and corn and soybean production, participants will view a wide range of cover crops and a “growing season” all in one place, with hands-on interaction and field demos.