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Aaron Nygren

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Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 8 University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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1071 County Rd G Ithaca NE 68033-2234

Work 402-624-8005 On campus, dial 7-8005

anygren2@unl.edu

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Faculty Bio

He provides local agronomic support for Saunders, Douglas and Sarpy County.

Conference panel members — The expert panel during the May 10 Heuermann Lecture consisted of (from left) Graham Plastow, Cynthia Parr, Amy Winstead, Tom Eikhoff and Ben Craker. Mike Boehm (right), NU vice president for agriculture and natural resources and Harlan Vice Chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, moderated. (Photo by Jessie Brophy, IANR News)

Heuermann Lecture Focuses on Complexities of Reporting Ag Data

May 18, 2023

Industry experts recently debated the functions and objectives of the National Agricultural Producers Data Cooperative, an initiative working to create a network of national ag data repositories.

Nebraska river photo — Part 3 of the Nebraska Rivers series focuses on the Loup River drainage system, which originates in the Sandhills. (Photo by Gary Stone)

Major Nebraska Rivers and Their Drainages: Part 3

May 18, 2023

Part 3 of the Nebraska Rivers series focuses on the Loup River drainage system, which originates in the Sandhills.

Producer with dog on farm — Simple things like spending time with your pet or listening to your favorite music can help reduce stress and improve your overall health. For more help coping with difficult times, see these Stress Resources.

Keeping Stress in Check: 10 Strategies and Tools

May 18, 2023

Nebraska Extension Educator Glennis McClure shares examples of strategies that may help producers cope during stressful times.

Wheat field in southeast Nebraska — **Figure 1.** A wheat field in Fillmore County in southeast Nebraska on May 17. There were no foliar diseases and emergence was uniform, but plants were much shorter than normal due to inadequate soil moisture. (Photo by Stephen Wegulo)

Wheat Disease Update for May 18, 2023

May 18, 2023

Though stripe rust has been sighted in southern Kansas wheat fields, there have been no signs of disease in Nebraska wheat as of yet.

Water droplets — The crop water use report is updated weekly. Visit PHREC AgLab for more information.

Estimated Crop Water Use for May 15-21, 2023

May 18, 2023

Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone discusses how recent precipitation has affected crop water use this week.

Farm finance clinic banner — Though the farm finance and ag law clinics are offered monthly at sites across Nebraska, remote sessions are another option — call the number below to arrange a one-on-one meeting via phone or virtual platform.

Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for June

May 18, 2023

If you can't attend one dates for free, in-person farm and ag law clinics in June, virtual/phone options are also available anytime.

Dryness Continues into April, Temperatures Slightly Above Normal

May 17, 2023

April's total precipitation was well below normal in Nebraska, resulting in worsening drought conditions and the fifth driest April for the state since 1895.

Fertilizer-nitrogen Injury to Corn

May 17, 2023

Nebraska Extension recommendations on minimizing crop injury from anhydrous ammonia applications.

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