Nebraska On-Farm Research Network Releases 2023 Research Results Publication
April 25, 2024
Studies in the 2023 Research Results book cover various topics, including crop production, fertility and soil management, non-traditional products, cover crops, crop protection and equipment.
Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: April 24, 2024
April 25, 2024
Planting in Nebraska may be sidelined over the weekend as rainfall is expected to continue across the region through Sunday, April 28.
Uncommon Wheat Disease in the Nebraska Panhandle in 2023
April 24, 2024
Though rare for semi-arid regions, Fusarium head blight was present in the Nebraska Panhandle's 2023 wheat crop, and its effects have already been observed in this year's crop. This article highlights control options to mitigate yield loss in 2024.
Nebraska Study Reveals State’s Ethanol Industry Remains Strong Despite Recent Challenges
April 24, 2024
The study highlights how the ethanol industry has continued to expand offerings of highly valued co-products, insulating itself from cyclical ethanol fuel prices.
Ideas for Estate and Transition Planning: Gifting
April 24, 2024
Gifting assets, such as equipment, livestock, land, or shares of an entity, is one of several ways to compensate family members in an operation, but it requires careful consideration of the guidelines.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Early Season Irrigation, Controlling Alfalfa Weevil
April 23, 2024
This week, extension educators discuss strategies for early season irrigation of alfalfa to lower seasonal water use, controlling alfalfa weevil and flash grazing in spring to mitigate early pasture weeds.
Roston Talks Crop Resiliency Research with RFD-TV
April 23, 2024
Rebecca Roston, UNL professor of biochemistry, talks about her research on the development of crop varieties with improved resistance to cold temperatures.
Choosing a Manure Application Rate
April 23, 2024
Nebraska Extension shares recommendations on determining a manure application rate that will meet agronomic crop needs while accounting for excess soil nutrients or building soil fertility.