Nebraska Crop Production Report for September 2024
September 12, 2024
Record-high corn production and yields are expected this year for Nebraska, and soybean production is up 16% from a year ago.
Weather at a Glance: Dry Spell Ending?
September 12, 2024
Drought conditions may ease with several chances of precipitation next week, beginning Tuesday evening.
Cooler Than Average, But Drought Expands in July
September 12, 2024
Uneven precipitation distribution caused issues across much of Nebraska in July — while areas of eastern Nebraska experienced flooding, drought intensified in the western regions.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Alfalfa Irrigation and Last Cutting, Grasshopper Management
September 12, 2024
Extension insights on fall alfalfa irrigation for improving yields, strategies for timing the last cutting to ensure winter survival, and grasshopper management to protect late summer forage from pest damage.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Fall Planting Alfalfa and Winter Annual Forages
September 3, 2024
Tips for selecting suitable alfalfa varieties for successful establishment before winter, and deciding between rye, triticale and wheat for fall seeding.
Arthropod Abundance in Industrial Hemp in West-central Nebraska
September 11, 2024
A diversity of both beneficial and potentially harmful insects has been found in industrial hemp grown in west-central Nebraska, and continued research will be crucial for producers in managing pests as hemp production expands in the state.
2024 Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day Kicks Off Sept. 17
September 11, 2024
The field day will feature demos and discussion on a wide array of cover crop and soil health practices by UNL faculty and extension professionals, including a statewide study on cover crop variety selection and performance.
Colfax County Claims Top Honors at 2024 Youth Crop Scouting Competition
September 11, 2024
Snagging both first and third place in this year's competition, the 4-H'ers of Colfax County are once again proving their reputation as agronomy aficionados.