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Center pivot creates a rainbow in a dry bean field. (Photo by Gary Stone)

Center Pivots: Innovation That Grew Crops and Acres in Nebraska

August 1, 2024
Did you know that a farmer from Nebraska invented the center pivot? Learn more about the evolution of center pivots in this second installment of Nebraska Extension's water series.

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Pasture and Forage Minute: Improving Alfalfa Stands and Hay Bale Storage, Water Hemlock Control

July 31, 2024
Extension tips on identifying water hemlock, interseeding grass to boost alfalfa fields, and reducing weather loss from hay bale storage.

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Peas in field trials at the UNL High Plains Ag Lab during the June wheat tour. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

Dry Pea Harvest Begins Early with Hot Weather

July 31, 2024
Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone shares an update on Panhandle crop progress and crop water use this week.

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Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Harvest Nears End

July 30, 2024
Winter wheat harvest in Nebraska was at 95% complete as of July 28, and oat harvest clocked in at 82%.

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Weekly Irrigation Newsletter: Using Soil Water Tension Sensors to Schedule Irrigation in East-central Nebraska

August 13, 2024
As Nebraska crops approach maturity, daily crop evapotranspiration will start to decrease — it is highly encouraged to prioritize depleting the current soil moisture to make room for offseason rainfall.

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This Week on N Field: Soybean Disease Trends in Nebraska

July 26, 2024
Extension Plant Pathologists Dylan Mangel and Tamra Jackson-Ziems provide an in-depth update on the current soybean disease trends in Nebraska.

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This Week on N Field: Bacterial Leaf Streak

July 26, 2024
Is it bacterial leaf streak or gray leaf spot? These scouting tips will help you identify the culprit creating lesions on your corn.

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Extension Crop and Pest Reports (July 22-26)

July 26, 2024
Extension educators share their observations in fields across Nebraska this week.

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