Austin Duerfeldt was the Southeast District Agricultural Economist Extension Educator from 2018-2021.
This Week on N Field: Optimize Variety Placement to Boost Soybean Yields
March 29, 2024
Nebraska Extension Specialist Dylan Mangel explains the importance of soybean variety placement for disease control and fungicide efficacy, which can reduce your bottomline.
Soil Health Gap Project Setting Up Baselines and Schools for Ag Producers
March 29, 2024
USDA NRCS is partnering with Nebraska Extension on research and grower outreach to encourage adoption of soil health strategies in Nebraska.
Nebraska Extension Hosts Yonts Water Conference in April
March 29, 2024
This year's Yonts Water Conference will include insights on new irrigation technologies, 2024 weather and basin runoff outlooks, plus an update on the Goshen/Gering-Fort Laramie canal tunnel replacements.
Nebraska March 1, 2024 Grain Stocks
March 29, 2024
Wheat stocks are up 63% from a year ago, according to USDA NASS.
Management Technique Shows Promise Against Emerging Soybean Pest
March 29, 2024
Entomologists at the University of Nebraska are experimenting with the production technique of hilling to control soybean gall midge populations in the Midwest.
University Leaders Thank Federal Delegation for USDA Ag Research Facility Investment
March 29, 2024
A $25 million investment from USDA ARS will fund construction of a new research facility at UNL's Innovation Campus, dedicated to the development of ag tech and precision agriculture tools.
Mamo Reappointed as Head of UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture
March 28, 2024
During Dr. Mamo's five years in the role, the agronomy and horticulture department has made strides in all three of its mission areas: teaching and learning, research and extension.
Nebraska 2024 Prospective Plantings
March 28, 2024
Dry edible pea acreage is anticipated to skyrocket in 2024, at a 129% increase over 2023. More sorghum and dry edible bean acreage is also expected in Nebraska this growing season.