![Jordyn Bader discusses her work with the ag-tech startup Marble Technologies during the Heuermann Lecture on May 29. She was part of a panel of ag-tech entrepreneurs that also included (from left) Shane Forney of Sentinel Fertigation; Chad Johnson of Grain Weevil; Jacob Hansen of ALA Engineering; and Jessica Korinek of Nave Analytics. (Photo by Cara Pesek, IANR Media) Woman stands in front of panel sitting on stage](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/2024-06-014-heuermann-lecture.jpg?itok=OdI1SaU0)
Heuermann Lecture Panel Touts Nebraska’s Ag Tech Strength
June 13, 2024
The lecture highlighted Nebraska’s strengths in ag tech, including diverse startups, increased venture capital, and large-scale strategic investments enabling research innovations.
Parsons Selected as New Center for Agricultural Profitability Director
June 13, 2024
Parsons has been with the Center for Agricultural Profitability since 2014, serving as an associate professor and extension program area leader.
Barta Brothers Ranch Starting to See Results of Prescribed Burns
June 13, 2024
Throughout the project, researchers have observed increased vigor in the grasses, increased gains in cattle, differences in grassland bird communities and minimal changes in wind erosion across burned areas.
Nebraska Women in Agriculture Hosts Mastering Effective Communication Webinar
June 13, 2024
Learn how to express yourself clearly, listen actively, and navigate diverse communication styles to find more personal and professional success.
April 2024 Monthly Summary
June 13, 2024
It was the wettest April in Nebraska since 2016 and the first above average for precipitation since 2017, which led to crucial drought relief for the central and northeastern regions.
Storm-damaged Pivot Survey
June 13, 2024
Through this new survey, producers have the opportunity to assist Nebraska Extension with identifying factors that may contribute to increasing or decreasing storm damage to center pivots.
![The university developed this new wheat variety through a group effort headed by Stephen Wegulo, professor of plant pathology and plant pathologist for Nebraska Extension, and Katherine Frels, Nebraska’s small grains breeder and an assistant professor of agronomy and horticulture. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication and Marketing) Man and woman stand in wheat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/2024-06-14-wheat-variety.jpg?itok=3dFV3F56)
Nebraska-developed Wheat Variety to Address New Fungal Threat
June 12, 2024
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is releasing a new wheat variety, NE Prism CLP, that stands out for its resistance to fungal disease, including fusarium head blight.
![Historical crop production reports for Nebraska are available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/tm70mv177" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Wheat field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/wheat_2.jpeg?itok=foUxyxuS)
Nebraska Crop Production Report for June 2024
June 12, 2024
Nebraska's winter wheat crop is up 15% in 2024.