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Dry bean field on cloudy day — A dry bean field north of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

Bean Growers Day in Grant Scheduled for August

July 23, 2024

A new Nebraska Extension event, Bean Growers Day will focus on sharing research and industry updates on various dry bean production topics, including management of weeds, pests, irrigation and soil fertility.

Corn field during summer — A corn field in August before harvest. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

Determining a ‘Good’ Price for New Crop Corn

July 23, 2024

Consider these factors when creating a grain marketing plan for 2024.

Concrete ditch filled with water and siphon tubes near field — **Figure 1.**Irrigation ditches lined with concrete. (Photo by Gary Stone)

Siphon Tubes: Setting Water to Grow Crops in Western Nebraska

July 23, 2024

A new water research series from Nebraska Extension, this article focuses on the history, construction and use of siphon tubes for crop irrigation.

Men and women look at soybean plant near field — Attendees gather in the field for discussion during the 2023 Soybean Management Field Days in Dewitt. (Department of Agronomy and Horticulture photo)

New Format for Nebraska Soybean Management Field Days

July 23, 2024

New in 2024, three of the four Soybean Management Field Days will be hosted during evening hours at sites across eastern and central Nebraska.

Offered since 2019, Land Management Quarterly addresses common management issues for Nebraska landowners, agricultural operators, and related stakeholders interested in the latest insight on trends in real estate, managing agricultural land, and solutions for addressing challenges in the upcoming growing season. (Real Ag Stock photo)

Ag Land Management Webinar to Offer Latest on Cash Rents, Lease Arrangements for 2024

July 23, 2024

The August webinar will cover recent findings from the 2024 Nebraska Farm Real Estate Report and conclude with a live "Ask the Experts" session.

Hereford cow in pasture — Featured speaker of the 2024 Nebraska Grazing Conference is Dr. Ray Ward, founder of Ward Laboratories, who will speak on his career in soils and plant quality analysis.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Nebraska Grazing Conference Aug. 6-7

July 16, 2024

Details on the upcoming 2024 Nebraska Grazing Conference, and considerations for mid-season forage evaluations and stable fly management in pastures.

Hay bales in field — Bales stacked in alfalfa field. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

Warm Weather Returns After Weekend Rains

July 22, 2024

Extension Educator Gary Stone shares an update on crop conditions and water use for this week.

Tasseling corn field — Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Minimal Changes to Nebraska Crop Conditions

July 22, 2024

Most Nebraska crops have experienced a slight decline in condition over the last three weeks but remain well above conditions in July 2023.