Watch for Aphids and Potato Leafhoppers in Nebraska Alfalfa
June 22, 2022
Growers should begin scouting for potato leafhoppers and alfalfa aphids, as these pests have been spotted in Nebraska alfalfa fields prior to first cutting.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Rain and Hail Damage, Preventing Window Disease
June 20, 2022
Extension insights on reducing rain damage to hay, assessing hail damage to forage crops, and preventing window disease in alfalfa.
Estimated Crop Water Use: June 20
June 20, 2022
Estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the week of June 20.
2022 Nebraska Potato Stocks
June 20, 2022
Nebraska growers, dealers, and processors held 300,000 cwt of potatoes in storage on June 1.
Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for July
June 20, 2022
There are five dates scheduled for free, in-person farm and ag law clinics in July.
Pre-harvest Hail in 2022 Elevates the Risk for Wheat Streak Mosaic in 2023
June 17, 2022
This year, given the widespread pre-harvest hail in Nebraska wheat, it's crucial to take measures that will minimize the risk of occurrence of wheat streak mosaic in next year’s winter wheat crop.
A Little Bit of Everything This May
June 17, 2022
Below freezing conditions and wind chill temperatures in the 10s, heat indices in the triple digits, a derecho, dust storms and heavy rainfall — May brought no shortage of extreme weather to Nebraska.
2022 Bazile Groundwater Management Field Day on June 30
June 17, 2022
Northeast Nebraska farmers and ag professionals will learn about tools they can implement to mitigate nitrogen loss at this free event.