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Arthropod Abundance in Industrial Hemp in West-central Nebraska

September 11, 2024

A diversity of both beneficial and potentially harmful arthropods has been found in industrial hemp grown in west-central Nebraska, and continued observation will be crucial for producers in managing pests as interest in hemp production grows.

Aerial photo of farm with a variety of plots — An older Google Earth photo of the Rogers Memorial Farm with several of the cover crop studies visible.

2024 Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day Kicks Off Sept. 17

September 11, 2024

The field day will feature demos and discussion on a wide array of cover crop and soil health practices by UNL faculty and extension professionals, including a statewide study on cover crop variety selection and performance.

Man examines corn plants with three youths in field — Members of Colfax County 4-H Team #2 diligently inspect a corn field during the 2024 Youth Crop Scouting Competition. (Photos courtesy Brandy VanDeWalle)

Colfax County Claims Top Honors at 2024 Youth Crop Scouting Competition

September 11, 2024

Snagging both first and third place in this year's competition, the 4-H'ers of Colfax County are proving their reputation as agronomy aficionados once again.

Tractor preparing ground for planting — When preparing winter wheat fields for late-season planting, one tactic producers should consider is narrow row spacing.

The Moves to Make for Late-seeded Winter Wheat

September 11, 2024

Late-seeded winter wheat can yield higher than early-seeded crops, partly due to reduced disease and insect issues. This article provides tips for increasing seeding success if weather or harvest has delayed winter wheat planting.

Tractors disking fields — **Figure 1.** Spreading and disking biochar in a sandy soil (left) and a sloping soil (right) in spring 2020 before planting corn and soybean.

Nebraska Field Experiments Investigate Biochar Impact to Soil Health and Crop Yields

September 10, 2024

This article discusses third-year results of ongoing UNL research on utilizing biochar and cover crops in environmentally sensitive Nebraska soils to identify the conditions under which biochar may benefit temperate regions.

Combine harvesting corn field — Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Corn, Dry Bean Harvest Underway

September 10, 2024

Corn and dry bean harvest has begun in Nebraska, and winter wheat planting was at 7% as of Sept. 8.

Combine harvests corn field as grain truck follows — Corn silage being cut at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center plots on Aug. 30. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center Cuts Corn Plots for Silage

September 10, 2024

Extension updates on harvest progress in the Panhandle as the irrigation season closes out.

Tractor applies fertilizer to field — Farmers are invited to participate in a new UNL-Nebraska Soybean Board study to evaluate potassium fertilization impacts on crop yield. Participants will receive detailed reports and soil and grain quality results in exchange for their help.

Growers Sought for Potassium Study

September 9, 2024

Boost your yields and refine your practices: Join UNL's potassium fertilization study and gain valuable insights into your soil and crop performance.