Pasture and Forage Minute: Drones for Livestock Management, Drought Recovery
April 9, 2024
This week, extension educators weigh in on the pros and cons of drone use for livestock producers, and considerations for drought-damaged pastures and controlling winter annual weeds in alfalfa.
![Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at <a href="https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/8336h188j" target="_blank">USDA</a>. Oats in front of sunset](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/oat-field-sunset_0.png?itok=VHwBpA8g)
Crop Progress: Oats at 31% Planted, Wheat Condition Improved
April 9, 2024
Oat planting continues to surge ahead of average pace this year, and winter wheat crop conditions showed slight improvement following recent precipitation.
Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool to Digitize Crop Nutrient Management Launches Nationwide
April 9, 2024
A significant advancement in soil testing, a new web-based fertilizer decision support tool will potentially save farmers millions of dollars annually while reducing excess nutrient losses to the environment.
This Week on N Field: Severe Weather
April 5, 2024
Are you prepared for severe weather in 2024? In this episode, extension reviews some of the most important aspects of preparing for weather-related emergencies on the farm.
This Week on N Field: Bomb Cyclone
April 5, 2024
Nebraska Extension Educator Amy Timmerman reflects on how the 2019 bomb cyclone affected Nebraskans, both then and now, and where individuals can seek help to cope with lingering impacts.
Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: April 4, 2024
April 5, 2024
The current outlook is favoring an early planting window in the core production areas of Nebraska, with drier conditions likely for most of the next two weeks.
Nebraska Water Facts
April 4, 2024
This online resource highlights groundwater and surface water facts and statistics for the state of Nebraska.
‘Manure Better’ Workshop Focuses on Correct Application and its Impact
April 4, 2024
Attendees of the Manure Better workshop delved into multiple hands-on activities, from calculating and calibrating manure applications to looking at the nutrients and crop needs.