William Kranz
volunteer, emeriti
- Emeritus Professor Biological Systems Engineering University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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57905 866 Rd
Concord
NE
68728-2828
US
Work
402-584-3857
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Program Website: Water.unl.edu
Manure Phosphorus and Water Quality
April 1, 2021
For producers who seek to decrease their dependency on commercial fertilizers, this article reviews proper management of nutrient content of manure, while highlighting phosphorus issues and solutions.
FarmBits Podcast: Multi-Dimensional Management for Planting
April 1, 2021
Rachel Stevens, ACRE Farm Manager at Purdue University, returns to FarmBits to discuss multi-hybrid planting technologies.
FarmBits Podcast: Planting — Farmer Focus
April 1, 2021
Nebraska farmer Don Batie shares his experiences with exploring new planting technologies like active downforce and appropriate seeding rates — particularly for soybean crops.
Nebraska Grain Stocks Down from 2020
April 1, 2021
Nebraska corn stocks in all positions on March 1, 2021 totaled 913 million bushels, down 8% from 2020. View the full stocks report from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Nebraska 2021 Prospective Plantings: Less Corn, More Soybeans
April 1, 2021
Nebraska corn growers intend to plant 9.90 million acres this year, down 3% from 2020, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. See more prospective planting data in this week's USDA-NASS report.
USDA Reports Slightly Improved Winter Wheat Crop
April 1, 2021
For the week ending March 28, 2021, winter wheat condition rated 5% very poor, 12% poor, 45% fair, 36% good and 2% excellent.
Q&As on Nitrogen Investment in Corn This Year
March 31, 2021
Most of Nebraska was drier than normal in 2020, which means a potential increase of residual nitrate-N. As such, producers may need to reduce fertilizer-N rates for 2021 — but how much is enough?
Army Cutworm Scouting Urged in Western Nebraska Wheat and Alfalfa
March 31, 2021
With Army cutworms sightings reported from in Kansas, Extension experts encourage scouting efforts begin in Nebraska's fields — particularly in the west.