Cercospora Leaf Spot Detected in Sugarbeets
July 29, 2022
Periods of high humidity or extended leaf wetness and warm temperatures create the optimal conditions for cercospora leaf spot to develop.
Study Shows Nebraska’s Ethanol Industry Continues to Expand
July 28, 2022
Producing over 2.25 billion gallons in 2019, Nebraska continues to rank as the second-largest ethanol-producing state in the nation.
Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — July 26, 2022
July 28, 2022
Another round of extended heat is likely for the first week of August, with the possibility for precipitation beginning Aug. 6.
Crop Progress: Nebraska Crop Conditions Take Slight Downturn
July 27, 2022
Hot, dry conditions led to a minor decrease in crop health last week in Nebraska, and winter wheat harvest neared the finish line.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Managing Volunteer Wheat, Drought-stressed Corn Options
July 27, 2022
Solutions for managing volunteer wheat in cooperation with neighbors, grazing heat-stressed forages and deciding on a course for drought-stressed corn.
FarmBits Podcast Features Nebraska Extension, On-Farm Research Initiatives
July 26, 2022
Highlighting extension and Nebraska ONRN research on precision ag technologies designed to help Nebraska farmers make important, timely management decisions.
Estimated Crop Water Use: July 25
July 25, 2022
Estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the week of July 25.
USDA Expands Insurance Coverage for Double Cropping for 2023
July 22, 2022
USDA’s Risk Management Agency is expanding double crop insurance opportunities in over 1,500 counties where double cropping is viable.