Nebraska 4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day Set for July 11
May 16, 2024
This year's 4Rs Field Day will feature a demonstration on UNL's newly developed web-based N tool, designed to increase efficiency of nitrogen use, as well as ease of record-keeping.
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.
Choosing a Manure Application Rate
April 23, 2024
Nebraska Extension shares recommendations on determining a manure application rate that will meet agronomic crop needs while accounting for excess soil nutrients or building soil fertility.
Nitrogen Fertilizer Trends in Nebraska from 1955-2023
April 16, 2024
This Nebraska Extension article highlights the impact of factors such as plant genetics and improved production practices to fertilizer consumption in Nebraska over numerous decades.
Coal Char Enhances Manure and Soil Management to Improve Crop Production
April 11, 2024
A byproduct of processing sugarbeets, coal char has the potential to optimize soil nutrients and increase crop yields. In this article, UNL researchers share results of a study on incorporating coal char amendments into corn and dry bean cropland.
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.
‘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.
IANR Summit Highlights Water, Nutrient Management Innovations
April 4, 2024
Ag researchers and industry stakeholders gathered in March to discuss the latest in water and nutrient research, technology, water quality concerns in Nebraska, and more.