KCR 101
Lincoln NE 68583-0817
402-472-1581
cfrancis2@unl.edu
USDA to Invest up to $300 Million in New Organic Transition Initiative
September 9, 2022
The USDA initiative will provide technical assistance for organic producers, including farmer-to-farmer mentoring, conservation financial assistance and additional crop insurance assistance, and support for market development projects.
Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — Sept. 7, 2022
September 8, 2022
The Climate Prediction Center's monthly outlook predicts the status quo to continue in Nebraska — above-normal temperatures in the 80s and 90s and below-normal precipitation, with potential rainfall events Sept 14-15 and 21-23.
2022 Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day
September 8, 2022
This year's field day will feature a new statewide study evaluating cover crop variety selection and performance, on-site examinations of soil from a long-term tillage study and more.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Alfalfa Irrigation and Last Cutting, Winter Annual Brome Control
September 8, 2022
Tips on scheduling final irrigation and last cutting for alfalfa this fall, and controlling cheatgrass and wild oats in pastures.
The Impact of Cover Crop Species and Termination Time in Weed Suppression and Corn Yield
September 8, 2022
First-year results of a three-year study on weed suppression and yield results with regard to termination timing of cereal rye and hairy vetch cover crops.
Nebraska Extension Looking Forward to Meeting You at Husker Harvest Days 2024
August 28, 2024
Nebraska Extension invites you to step beyond observation and into action — spend a day immersed in the future of farming, where you not only learn cutting-edge techniques but also get your hands dirty with real-world challenges.
NASA’s Earth Sciences Division Visits Nebraska Farms
September 7, 2022
The Space for Ag tour brought NASA scientists and Nebraska farmers together to collaborate on new ways NASA technology and tools can support the agriculture industry.
Planting Winter Wheat in Severe Drought: What are the Options?
September 7, 2022
Nebraska Extension educators outline options for seeding wheat with regard to soil moisture and precipitation, crop residue, soil type and other considerations.