Brandy VanDeWalle
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- Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 10 University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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The Impact of Spring Rainfall on Available Soil Moisture
May 15, 2024
Assessing whether rainfall is sufficient to recharge soil moisture to adequate levels is not an easy task. This article covers key aspects of soil-water relations and how recent rainfall in Nebraska may affect available soil moisture for future irrigation decisions.
Fusarium Head Blight Management
May 15, 2024
The frequent rainfall events in late April and early May in southeast Nebraska have set the stage for a potential 2024 Fusarium outbreak. Nebraska Extension outlines fungicide application timing and other management considerations.
U.S. Paves Way for UN to Declare 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer
May 15, 2024
The worldwide observance will call attention to the vital role that women play in global food and agricultural production, as well as raise awareness of the unique challenges they face in the ag industry.
Strategies to Minimize Compaction During Wet Spring Conditions
May 15, 2024
Insights on how wet field conditions affect compaction and ways to mitigate compaction when field work can't be delayed.
Public Comment Sought on New Bayer CropScience Dicamba Herbicide
May 14, 2024
The public has until June 3, 2024 to make comments on the registration of a new Bayer CropScience dicamba product for dicamba-tolerant soybeans and cotton.
May 29 Heuermann Lecture Symposium to Focus on Ag Tech Opportunities
May 14, 2024
The public is invited to hear discussion by numerous innovative companies on revolutionary new and emerging technologies for the ag industry at the next Heuermann Lecture, which is free to attend and will be livestreamed.
USDA Seeks Feedback from Producers about 2024 Crops, Stocks, Inventories and Values
May 14, 2024
Producers are encouraged to provide information on planted and harvested acreage, including acreage for biotech crops, and grain stocks, to aid NASS in determining the national supply of commodities for the 2024 crop year.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Preparing for First Cutting Alfalfa, Small Grain Harvest Strategies
May 14, 2024
With the first harvest of 2024 beginning soon, producers should take this time to perform equipment maintenance and strategize the timing of alfalfa and small grains harvest based on operational needs.