Crop Progress: Dry Bean Harvest Nears End
October 22, 2024
All crops are slightly ahead of last year's pace for harvest operations, with dry edible beans set to finish very soon.
WildAg Podcast: Episode 1 — Introduction
October 18, 2024
New in 2024, the WildAg podcast is a UNL collaboration that brings insight to listeners on the vital connections between conservation and agriculture.
Crop Progress: Harvest on Track, Drought Enhances Pasture Decline
October 18, 2024
Harvest activities for corn and soybean made good progress over the last week, but drought continues to impact winter wheat emergence and pasture conditions.
Very High Fire Danger on Thursday
October 15, 2024
Harvesters are urged to take precautions this week, as dry conditions and strong winds have increased the risk of rapid fire spread in Nebraska and western Iowa.
This Week on N Field: Fire Prevention During Harvest
October 11, 2024
Nebraska Extension Educator Amy Timmerman shares quick tips on preventing combine fires.
NFarms Groundbreaking Highlights Precision Ag Innovation, Public-private Partnerships
October 11, 2024
NFarms will leverage cutting-edge technology on 3,000 acres to support data-driven agriculture, developing practical solutions for producers and shaping the future of agriculture through education, innovation, and commercialization of ag-tech products.
Husker Research Points to Increased Water Use Efficiency for Crops
October 11, 2024
UNL researchers have developed a genetic modification that enables plants to use up to 30% less water without sacrificing growth — a breakthrough that could lead to more efficient water use in agriculture.
Ideas for Estate and Transition Planning: Life Insurance Backed Buy-Sell Agreement
October 11, 2024
This article discusses how farm and ranch families can use a life insurance policy to ensure liquidity for on-farm heirs who must buy out siblings' shares upon a parent's death.