UNL to Host Free Soybean Gall Midge Webinar for Midwestern Producers
December 16, 2020
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in conjunction with Iowa State University and University of Minnesota, will be hosting three live sessions in January to educate ag producers and professionals on the biological and ecological impacts of soybean gall midge, as well as scouting, identification and management techniques.
2021 Nutrient Management Record Keeping Calendars Now Available
December 16, 2020
The 2021 Nutrient Management Record Keeping Calendars are now available from Nebraska Extension. This easy-to-use recordkeeping calendar tracks manure-related records for livestock and cropping operations and is designed to be used by all sizes of livestock operations.
2020 Nebraska Dry Edible Bean Trial Results Released
December 16, 2020
Results of the 2020 variety trials for dry edible beans and field peas conducted by the University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center are now available.
Extension Crop Production Clinics Going Virtual in January
December 16, 2020
The 2021 Nebraska Crop Production Clinics will feature research updates and information tailored to regional crop issues and grower interests in a new online format this year.
UNL Seeking Beta Testers for New Online Agricultural Budget Calculator
December 4, 2020
The Department of Agricultural Economics is preparing to launch an online Agricultural Budget Calculator (ABC) tool and is looking for beta test participants to use the program, report any issues, and provide feedback prior to the public launch.
Virtual 2020 Nebraska Soybean Day & Machinery Expo Set for Dec. 17
December 3, 2020
The Virtual 2020 Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo will assist soybean growers in planning for next year’s growing season. Growers should expect discussion on the challenges of the past year and a focus on making the new year profitable.
2020 Pea Variety Trial Results Available Online
December 3, 2020
Pea variety trials were conducted at three sites in the Panhandle and southwest Nebraska: Box Butte County near Alliance (28 varieties), Cheyenne County near Sidney (28 varieties), and Perkins County near Venango (33 varieties). Results are now available.
Register for Annual 4-state Crop Insurance Webinar by Dec. 7
December 3, 2020
An annual four-state crop insurance workshop for agricultural professionals will be presented in a series of three webinars on Dec. 8, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central time. The program will offer information on designing risk management plans and providing risk management advice to clients.