Global annual temperatures have increased by 0.7 degrees F since 1980 with several regions exhibiting even greater increases. Climate change appears to have affected crop yields in some countries, and these effects are expected to continue. Read the full article by viewing the paper below Continue reading → 
Youth Crop Scouting Competition – Connecting Youth with Crops Nebraska Extension is pleased to present the second annual Youth Crop Scouting Competition for Nebraska youth. Youth interested in crops have the opportunity to learn about crop growth & development and basic crop scouting principles. Don’t know a lot about crops? Ask a local agronomist to […] Continue reading → 
Figure 1. Major soil associations (colored polygons) in Washington County were used to segment the crop condition report due to differences in soil texture, drainage, and topography. In this report, I will use the definitions used by USDA-NASS for crop conditions: General crop conditions. The county’s entire crop should be assigned a percentage by category, […] Continue reading → 
Nebraska On-Farm Research Network – June 2015 There is still time for agricultural producers to get involved with the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network’s 2015 projects. Growers who are interested in sidedressing a portion of fertilizer nitrogen are encouraged to take a look at Maize-N, a decision support tool for N recommendation. Nitrogen management for corn […] Continue reading → 
This is Dr. Nathan Mueller, your local agronomist for Nebraska Extension. Are you looking for a positive cover crop experience, improved soil quality and health, reduced soil erosion, a place to haul manure in the summer, a breakup of the weed cycle, diversification of your corn and soybean rotation, and an opportunity to receive additional […] Continue reading → 
Figure 1. Major soil associations (colored polygons) in Dodge County are used to segment the crop condition report due to difference in soil texture, drainage, and topography. In this report, I will use the definitions used by USDA-NASS for crop conditions: General crop conditions. The county’s entire crop should be assigned a percentage by category, […] Continue reading → 
