Extension Crop and Pest Reports (May 13-17)
May 16, 2024
Extension educators report on what they are seeing in the fields this week in Colfax, Butler, Polk, Adams, Kearney, Franklin and Webster counties, and the Panhandle.
Nebraska Corn and Soybean Planting Progress – Spring 2024
May 16, 2024
This article examines the individual planting progress of 14 Nebraska producers in comparison to planting progress reported weekly by USDA NASS.
Crop Progress: Corn, Soybean Planting Running Behind 2023 Pace
May 13, 2024
With drier weather last week, Nebraska farmers began to close the gap on planting delays, but corn and soybean remain 15-18% behind last year's progress for this time of year.
Nitrogen Management Suggestions for Corn Updated in EC117, EC155, and EC2008
May 9, 2024
The updated publications provide information about UNL's newly developed web-based nitrogen (N) recommendation tool for corn grain, adapted from extension's previous N recommendation equation.
Crop Progress: Rain Delays Slow Planting Progress
May 6, 2024
Nebraska's recent turbulent weather caused some setbacks for corn and soybean planting, with corn planting now almost 20% behind last year's pace.
Nebraska Extension Offers Introductory-level Crop Scout Training May 21
May 1, 2024
The 2024 training course will review a wide variety of crop scouting concerns, such as drone scouting best practices, identifying nutrient deficiencies and insect damage in corn and soybean, and detecting weed seedlings.
Crop Progress: Sorghum Planting Underway
April 29, 2024
Planting continues to push forward at a good pace in Nebraska, with corn, soybeans and oats still near average for this time of year, and sorghum getting started at the end of April.
Nebraska Study Reveals State’s Ethanol Industry Remains Strong Despite Recent Challenges
April 24, 2024
The study highlights how the ethanol industry has continued to expand offerings of highly valued co-products, insulating itself from cyclical ethanol fuel prices.