Ben Beckman
faculty
- Assoc Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 5 University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
PO Box 368 101 E Centre
Hartington
NE
68739-0368
US
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402-254-6821
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Growing Results: Western Corn Rootworm Control
August 9, 2023
Nebraska farmers are conducting on-farm research to investigate alternative strategies for controlling western corn rootworm.
Nebraska 2023 Farm Real Estate Value and Cash Rent
August 9, 2023
Nebraska's farm real estate value for 2023 averaged $4,240 per acre, reflecting a 13% increase over last year.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Kernel Processing for Silage, Hay Harvest and Storage Considerations
August 9, 2023
Nebraska Extension Educator Ben Beckman reviews methods of kernel processing for quality corn silage, reducing hay loss during storage and adjusting for adverse weather during hay harvest.
Irrigation Scheduling Application to Conserve Water Resources
August 9, 2023
UNL researchers are collaborating on the development of a new irrigation scheduling application to optimize the utilization of water resources and predict the accurate amount and time of irrigation water required for crops.
The crop water use report is updated weekly. Visit PHREC AgLab for more information.
Estimated Crop Water Use for Aug. 7-13
August 7, 2023
Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone shares his expectations for crop water use and reservoir levels throughout August.
Crop Progress: Nebraska Wheat Harvest at 87% Complete
August 7, 2023
As of Aug. 6, winter wheat harvest in Nebraska was nearly back to average pace, and 3% of corn had entered the dent stage.
2022 Nebraska Farm Production Expenditures Up 16%
August 4, 2023
Livestock expenses were the largest expense category, which increased 3% from 2021, but feed expenses represented the most dramatic difference, increasing 52% from the prior year.
This Week on N Field: Scouting Western Bean Cutworm
August 4, 2023
Learn how to identify western bean cutworm eggs and larvae, and how to determine timing for insecticide applications in the latest N Field Observations.