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Including corn in a crop rotation provides growers with a great opportunity to get a handle on problematic weeds, …
Field Crops
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In order to achieve optimum corn yields, we need to get the corn crop off to a good start. …
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United Soybean Board Studies Broadband Importance for Farms
The United Soybean Board has reported interesting and important information regarding the importance of broadband for US farms. Some …
"FarmBits" a "Technology in Agriculture" Podcast
Nebraska Extension has a Digital Agriculture Team and they have launched a podcast named “FarmBits.” More information on this …
Webinar Recording: Wheat Disease, Insect and Crop Management Updates
Do you want to be ready to manage your wheat this spring? View the recordings from Part 3 of our …
Do I Need to Add Sulfur When Top-Dressing Wheat?
After we’ve taken a tissue sample of our wheat crop and received the analysis we can determine if our …
Video: 5-Minute Field Day on Corn Side-Dressing
Is side-dressing your corn worth the work? Side-dressing equipment and technology is emerging to help farmers improve yield. But is …
How Much Nitrogen Should I Use at Top-Dressing?
Tissue testing is an easy way to know exactly how much nitrogen to put out at top-dress so that …
Post-Emergence Control of Italian Ryegrass
Before top-dressing we want to terminate any weeds that could compete with our wheat crop. In this short video, …
Video: Post-Emergent Italian Ryegrass Control
Once Italian ryegrass has emerged, we have to change our control strategies. In this short video, Extension Specialist, Dr. Wes …
Webinar Recording: Wheat Marketing and Weed Control
Looking for updates on weed control and grain marketing? The recording of Part 2 of our “Wheat Production Series” is …
Webinar: Wheat Disease, Insect and Crop Management Updates
Do you want to be ready to manage your wheat this spring? Join us online for Part 3 of our …
Soil: Life Under Your Feet
Have you ever thought about what goes on in the soil? Plant roots and earthworms are probably some of …
Webinar Recording: Pre-Plant Strategies for Wheat
Are you planting wheat this fall? The recording of Part 1 of our “Wheat Production Series” is available on YouTube. Topics: Dr. …
Webinar: Wheat Marketing & Weed Control
Do you want to improve your wheat production and marketing? Join us online for Part 2 of our “Wheat Production …
Video: Optimal Wheat Seeding Rates
What seeding rate is best for soft red winter wheat production? Optimal seeding rates will vary depending on when …
Video: Pre-Emergent Italian Ryegrass Control
Italian ryegrass is one of our most challenging weeds because it’s competitive with wheat, grows the same time as …
Video: Seed Quality Concerns in Soybean
Heavy moisture and temperature extremes can affect soybean seed quality. Not only can these seed quality issues potentially cause …
Video: Early Soil Fertility Management in Wheat
How much nitrogen does your wheat crop need? If you want a top quality and high yielding wheat crop this …
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