Giesler Appointed to Second Five-year Term as Plant Pathology Department Head
July 5, 2023
Leading the department since 2018, Giesler has overseen the launch of a stand-alone plant pathology graduate degree program and the continued success of research and extension programs.
Nebraska Ag Land Values, Cash Rental Rates Trending Up According to Farm Real Estate Report
July 5, 2023
The average value of ag land in Nebraska increased for the fourth consecutive year, to $3,385 per acre, with the northeast, east and southeast districts experiencing the largest increases.
2023 Corn Yield Forecasts: Approach and Interpretation of Results
July 5, 2023
The Yield Forecasting Center (YFC) will provide real-time information on corn phenology and forecasts of corn yield potential to aid growers and ag industry stakeholders in making management, logistics and marketing decisions through the 2023 season.
![<p>The crop water use report is updated weekly. Visit <a href="https://phrec-irrigation.com/#/" target="_blank">PHREC AgLab</a> for more information.</p> Water droplets](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/water-droplets_6.jpeg?itok=P10BTZ2p)
The crop water use report is updated weekly. Visit PHREC AgLab for more information.
Estimated Crop Water Use for July 3-9, 2023
July 3, 2023
Estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the week of July 3.
![The <a href="https://agbudget.unl.edu" target="_blank">Agricultural Budget Calculator</a> can help producers develop economic and cash enterprise budgets to determine breakeven prices and yields. (Center for Ag Profitability photo) Sprayer in field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2023/2023-06-30-breakevena-analysis.jpeg?itok=KTiYrAVC)
Using Breakeven Analysis for Better Decisions
June 30, 2023
Center for Ag Profitability Director Larry Van Tassell explains how to calculate breakeven prices and yields, and how the Agricultural Budget Calculator can help speed the process.
Managing Market Volatility in 2023
June 30, 2023
Center for Ag Profitability experts examine market volatility for corn, wheat, hay and cattle, and add perspective on tools available to manage this risk at this point in the season.
This Week on N Field: Loose Smut
June 30, 2023
Don't let loose smut catch you off guard — learn how this common wheat disease spreads, the best ways to avoid it and options for growers once a loose smut infection has been identified.
This Week on N Field: Maverick Corn Herbicide
June 30, 2023
Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala shares details about Maverick, a new corn herbicide that provides broad spectrum weed control.