2024 Corn Yield Forecasts: End-of-Season Forecasts Suggest Near to Above-Average Yields for the Region
September 19, 2024
Overall, the 2024 corn yield forecast is 6% above the historical trend, with 46% of rainfed sites near average and 36% above average. Irrigated corn is also expected to be near average for most sites.
Herbicides Labeled for Hops in Nebraska
September 18, 2024
Managing weeds in a hop yard is complex, given the diversity of annual and perennial weeds, limited herbicide options and labor-intensive mechanical control methods. This herbicide guide discusses best weed management practices and the herbicides suitable for hops in Nebraska.
Rains Briefly Halt Some Harvesting in Western Nebraska
September 16, 2024
In the final crop water use report for 2024, Extension Educator Gary Stone shares harvest progress and an update on irrigation water deliveries for the Panhandle.
Crop Progress: Harvest '24 in Full Swing
September 16, 2024
Nebraska farmers have begun harvesting all spring-planted crops as of this week, with soybean and sorghum harvest officially underway.
PREEC Recognizes Farmers and Agriculturalist at Annual P.A.R.T.T.
September 13, 2024
Michael Ann Relka and the Benzel family were honored for their outstanding contributions to Panhandle agriculture, highlighting their efforts in sugarbeet cultivation, community education, and on-farm research innovations.
Nebraska Extension Offering Workshop on Tax Planning for Farms and Ranches
September 13, 2024
The workshop will cover basic tax information on filing a Schedule F, used by farmers and ranchers to report income and expenses of the business.
This Week on N Field: Control of Volunteer Corn in Double Team Sorghum Using FirstAct
September 12, 2024
Insights on using the herbicide quizalofop (FirstAct) to manage volunteer corn in Double Team sorghum.
Nebraska Crop Production Report for September 2024
September 12, 2024
Record-high corn production and yields are expected this year for Nebraska, and soybean production is up 16% from a year ago.