Michael Rethwisch is now a farm advisor in crop production and entomology at the University of California Cooperative Extension. Please see his previous bio page and CropWatch articles.
Broadcast Interseeding with a Highboy — What We Learned in Year One
December 16, 2022
First-year results of a study to assess cover crop establishment using broadcast late-season interseeding in rainfed and irrigated fields.
Gary Hein, Founding Director of UNL’s Doctor of Plant Health Program to Retire, Jeff Bradshaw Named Successor
December 15, 2022
After 15 years leading the program, Hein is retiring as director at the end of the year. Jeff Bradshaw, a professor of entomology, will become the next director effective Jan. 1.
Multi-state Land Management, Leasing Workshop Planned for Midwestern Women in Ag
December 15, 2022
Attendees will watch keynote speakers simulcast to their satellite locations across Nebraska, Kansas and Indiana, and participate in on-site presentations, activities and networking opportunities.
Crop Residue Removal: Its Effect on Soil and Water Quality
December 15, 2022
As crop residues provide numerous benefits for soil health and water availability, crop growers should weigh the pros and cons of leaving crop residue in the field — particularly those who farm dryland ground.
Soils School to Feature Soil, Water and Nutrient Management Concepts
December 15, 2022
In this two-day course, NU experts will be discussing the latest research on soil fertility, precision ag for nitrogen management, cover crop effects on soil, soil carbon sequestration and more.
2023 Nebraska Crop Budgets: Estimating Costs, Margins, Yield and Price Breakeven Webinar
December 14, 2022
Glennis McClure highlights potential uses for the 2023 Nebraska Crop Budgets, and explains how producers and farm managers can create enterprise budgets using the UNL budgets as a guide.
Fall Precipitation Recap — Winter/Spring Weather Thoughts
December 14, 2022
State Climatologist Al Dutcher weighs in on what it will take to get adequate soil moisture recharge this winter and predictions for next spring's weather patterns.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Controlling Cedar Trees, Net Wrap Health Concerns
December 14, 2022
In this installment of Pasture and Forage Minute, extension educators review the most effective strategies for controlling Eastern red cedar trees, and managing net wrap and twine issues for livestock.