Former Panhandle Research, Extension and Educator Center Communications Specialist
Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Nov. 30, 2023
December 1, 2023
Next week will begin with a low chance of showers, followed by mild weather with temperatures in the 50s.
Evaluation of Digital Ag Tools on Soybean Stand Count
November 30, 2023
Determining early-season soybean stand count is critical for informed decisions on potential replanting. This study explores the application and accuracy rate of drone technology for stand count assessments.
USDA NASS to Collect 2023 Crop Production and Stocks Data
November 30, 2023
Results of the survey will be published Jan. 12, 2024 in the Crop Production Annual Summary and the quarterly Grain Stocks report on USDA NASS's site.
Northern Plains Farm Labor for 2023
November 30, 2023
The number of workers hired directly by farm operators on farms and ranches in the Northern Plains is down slightly from 2022, and wages are up across the board.
Wheat Shows Good Promise Going Into Winter
November 30, 2023
A mild fall and favorable planting conditions set the scene for good winter wheat emergence in the Panhandle, but weather prospects from the latest winter forecast could complicate the crop's long-term outlook.
The Importance of Maintaining High Uniformity of Water Application of Center Pivot
November 30, 2023
For optimal crop production, it's crucial that a center pivot distributes water uniformly across the field. In this UNL project, researchers studied the impacts of center pivot maintenance in a low-yielding Nebraska field.
2024 Soils School to Feature Fundamentals of Soils and Nutrient Management
November 29, 2023
During the two-day school in February, leading experts from the University of Nebraska will present research-based recommendations of primary crop nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
UNL Webinar to Cover Corporate Transparency Act Requirements for Farm and Ranch Businesses
November 29, 2023
Webinar participants will learn more about the act, why it was adopted and what information will need to be filed in 2024 for farm and ranch businesses.