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Tag: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Livestock: Tips for Using Small Grains for Silage – DTN Apr 6, 2022
The proper management of small grains for forage is important as these details will help determine how much and at what quality the forage will be. Specifically, getting the crop […]
Midwest Corn, Soybean Growers Urged to Participate in Weed Management Survey Nov 2, 2021
A Kansas State University weed ecologist is encouraging the state’s producers to participate in a survey that she says will help with targeted weed control management strategies in the future. […]
Fertilizer Prices Forecasted to Continue Increase – What to Know – Podcast Oct 26, 2021
Nitrogen costs were already high throughout the 2020 production season, yet the market size is predicted to continue growth. The global Industrial Nitrogen Market was sized at $14 billion 330 […]
Midwest: 3 Soybean Gall Midge Webinars in Jan. Dec 21, 2020
Since 2018, soybean gall midge has expanded its range, claiming eight new counties in Nebraska this year. With its aggressive spread, Midwestern producers are encouraged to attend a three-part webinar […]
Gap Growing Between Irrigated, Rainfed Crop Yields Aug 20, 2019
A 65-year comparative analysis between U.S. yields of irrigated and rainfed crops has sounded a message to farmers, land managers and policymakers: Mind the gap. The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Suat […]
Irrigation: Stalk-Worn Sensor Measures Crops’ Water Use Aug 6, 2019
Wearable technology will soon move from wrist to stalk, swapping measures of blood flow and respiration for sap flow and transpiration. Their design won’t have anyone confusing growing season with […]
Dicamba Injury: Micro-Rates Can Affect Soybean Yields at Least 5% – Video Jun 12, 2019
After dicamba-resistant soybean came to the market in 2017, there were a number of off-target injury complaints in US soybean production areas, including eastern Nebraska, in the 2017 and 2018 […]
Weeds: Resistance Management Webinar Series Starts in January Jan 4, 2019
Managing resistant pests is an increasing issue throughout crop production in Nebraska and the entire U.S. Staying updated on current strategies to manage resistant pests is critical. This winter a […]
Farm Taxes: Tips for Fixing Quicken Mistakes Quickly Dec 3, 2018
With your December pre-tax planning meeting right around the corner, it is time to get your Quicken file in order and to get a business account at Five Star Bank […]
Farm Taxes: 5 Things to Do ASAP, Plus Old Strategies that No Longer Work Dec 3, 2018
2018 was anything but a normal year. We saw tariffs, price declines, and a long, hard harvest for many farmers, as well as significant tax changes. These changes have led […]
