Soil Disease Index, Tool for Managing Sugarbeet Diseases, Available for Growers
This photo illustrates growth differences of two fungal pathogens and how they are identified from the Disease Index. Characteristic hyphal growth in culture of Aphanymyces cochliodes (right) and Rhizoctonia solani (left) emerging from infected seedlings plated at the same time in the plant pathology lab.
FarmBits Podcast: Precision Conservation Conversation
Hosted by graduate students in UNL's Department of Biological Systems Engineering and Nebraska Extension Digital Agriculture team members, FarmBits Podcast is a weekly series highlighting new innovations and trends in digital agriculture through interviews with academic experts, farmers and industry specialists.
Nebraska Extension to Host Beef-focused Private Pesticide Certification Workshop
In addition to presentations on the 2022 Nebraska Beef Report, this program will offer Nebraska producers the opportunity to obtain or renew private pesticide application licenses for 2022.
Winter Weather Outlook 2021-2022
Al Dutcher, Nebraska State climatologist, shares his analysis of the latest weather outlook, which indicates that winter weather of 2021-22 will be more active than last year.
USDA NASS Northern Plains Farm Labor Report
In the Northern Plains Region, the number of hired workers employed by farm and ranch operators was up 15% during the month of October, compared to last year.
Crop Progress: Nebraska Corn Harvest Nears End
For the week ending Nov. 21, 2021, corn and sorghum harvested were 95%.
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Condition 52% Good, 12% Excellent
For the final weekly crop progress update for the 2021 growing season, USDA NASS reported winter wheat condition at 52% good, 12% excellent.
A Perfect Storm in Fertilizer Markets
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Ag industry professionals review the elements at the root of steep increases in phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers prices this year.
Suggestions for Planning for Rising Fertilizer Prices and Bull Markets
Extension educators review how Nebraska farmers can make the best purchase decisions for 2022 as fertilizer and input prices continue to rise.
Principles for Attracting and Retaining Quality Ag Employees Webinar — a Panel Discussion
Bob Milligan, professor emeritus from Cornell University, will discuss several key principles that can help farm and ranch owners improve their employee management skills and retain quality employees.