![Gary Peterson, Colorado State University professor emeritus, delivered the opening keynote presentation at the Nebraska Soil Health School held at UNL’s High Plains Ag Lab on April 24. Peterson outlined historical events and mismanagement practices that have degraded the Great Plains soil and discussed the how and why the coupling of reduced tillage and cropping intensification can help growers rebuild soil. (Photo by Nicole Heldt) Man speaks to audience at front of room](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/2024-05-10-soil-health-school-followup-hero.jpg?itok=yt8bntEi)
2024 Nebraska Soil Health School has Successful Launch
May 9, 2024
The first Nebraska Soil Health School of the year was designed to provide potential management practices for producers in the Panhandle, with one focus being the practicalities of growing cover crops in semi-arid regions.
Current Use of Chlorpyrifos and Food Tolerances
May 9, 2024
Nebraska Extension educators share guidance on the use of chlorpyrifos products on food and feed crops in the U.S.
Ag Land Management Webinar to Offer Latest On Cash Rents, Changing Commodity Prices For 2024
May 8, 2024
The May 20 webinar will examine the latest average cash rental rates in the state, how to adjust rental rates with regard to current commodity prices, and will include a Q&A session for participants.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Corn field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/corn-groundlevel_1.png?itok=Eyt2gdO7)
Crop Progress: Rain Delays Slow Planting Progress
May 6, 2024
Nebraska's recent turbulent weather caused some setbacks for corn and soybean planting, with corn planting now almost 20% behind last year's pace.
![<p>To receive 2024 weekly crop water use reports via text message, subscribe on the <a href="https://phrec-irrigation.com/#/weekly_crop_water_usage" target="_blank">PHREC AgLab site</a>.</p> Water droplets](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/water-droplets_0.jpeg?itok=i7mYO7LJ)
To receive 2024 weekly crop water use reports via text message, subscribe on the PHREC AgLab site.
Estimated Crop Water Use for May 6-12, 2024
May 6, 2024
Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone shares the weekly crop water use outlook and tips on preparing for the 2024 irrigation season.
Three from Panhandle Inducted into Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement
May 3, 2024
Two UNL faculty members were among the individuals recognized for their contributions to ag research at the 2024 Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement banquet.
Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024
With two more rounds of storms inbound, the latest forecast includes another two to three inches of precipitation for eastern Nebraska by early next week and the potential for another round of severe weather on Monday, May 6.
Farm and Ranch Employee Intake and Onboarding
May 2, 2024
Nebraska Extension Agricultural Economist Shannon Sand highlights strategies for the intake and onboarding process to help farm and ranch managers build the groundwork for employee success.