Former Nebraska Assistant Extension Educator
WildAg Podcast: Episode 1 — Introduction
October 18, 2024
WildAg is a new podcast that serves as a connection point for landowners and conservation professionals who want to integrate conservation and agriculture. Produced by Dr.
Crop Progress: Harvest on Track, Drought Enhances Pasture Decline
October 18, 2024
Harvest activities for corn and soybean made good progress over the last week, but drought continues to impact winter wheat emergence and pasture conditions.
Very High Fire Danger on Thursday
October 15, 2024
Harvesters are urged to take precautions this week, as dry conditions and strong winds have increased the risk of rapid fire spread in Nebraska and western Iowa.
This Week on N Field: Fire Prevention During Harvest
October 11, 2024
Nebraska Extension Educator Amy Timmerman shares quick tips on preventing combine fires.
NFarms Groundbreaking Highlights Precision Ag Innovation, Public-private Partnerships
October 11, 2024
NFarms will leverage cutting-edge technology on 3,000 acres to support data-driven agriculture, developing practical solutions for producers and shaping the future of agriculture through education, innovation, and commercialization of ag-tech products.
Husker Research Points to Increased Water Use Efficiency for Crops
October 11, 2024
UNL researchers have developed a genetic modification that enables plants to use up to 30% less water without sacrificing growth — a breakthrough that could lead to more efficient water use in agriculture.
Ideas for Estate and Transition Planning: Life Insurance Backed Buy-Sell Agreement
October 11, 2024
This article discusses how farm and ranch families can use a life insurance policy to ensure liquidity for on-farm heirs who must buy out siblings' shares upon a parent's death.
Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Majority of State Now in Drought
October 11, 2024
Rapid drought development in Nebraska is overlapping a critical time for winter wheat crop development, causing below-normal emergence, as well as heightened risk of wildfire during harvest.