“How much manure do I need?” The answer depends on: the crop you are growing and the expected yield; existing soil nutrients as determined by a soil analysis; desire to build soil nutrients for future years or mine what’s currently in the soil; the type of manure you wish to…
Over 50% of wheat grown in Nebraska is produced in the Panhandle. This region is typically characterized by low precipitation; however, 2023 saw frequent rains before and during flowering. The 2024 winter wheat crop is out of dormancy in Nebraska (Figure 1) and the recent USDA NASS report estimates that…
The wheat market led corn and soybeans this week as weather around the world weighed in. On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, we hear from Darren Frye with Water Street Solutions and Sue Martin with Ag & Investment. Next Wednesday brings a new month, so markets are…
The wheat crop is moving quickly and is ahead of schedule in many locations. Now is a critical time to assess the need for a foliar fungicide application. This year, the first stripe rust report was received from Chillicothe, TX, on January 31, where the disease was just starting to…
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Crops Judging team won another national championship title and swept the first three individual titles last week in Twin Falls, Idaho. Winning students were Tyler Keener, Mitchell, 1st overall; Leah Schutz, Elwood, 2nd overall; and Jay Mintling, Hayes Center, 3rd overall. Other team members…
Wheat & the weather Is wheat & corn bringing beans along Is influenza working into the grains Could cattle & grains trade together Strong cash movement
Lincoln, Nebraska, April 25, 2024 — Husker scientist Ana Maria Vélez is pioneering a genetic technology to contain the western corn rootworm, which annually causes up to $2 billion in yield loss and control costs in the Corn Belt. The research seeks to contain agricultural pests by targeting rootworm genes.…
Quiet day in the outside markets Quiet in the grains, except wheat Managed money stays short, what's making them nervous S. America production estimates, what's the cash market telling us A game of headlines in cattle
Leaders of the Nebraska corn industry successfully navigated the legislative process to secure increased financial support for corn-related initiatives. State Senator Terresa Ibach spearheaded efforts to introduce amendments to the Nebraska Corn Resources Act, proposing revisions to the corn fees levied on sales to bolster support for corn education, research,…
LINCOLN, NE – The directorship appointments for two of the Nebraska Wheat Board will expire June30, 2024, and are seeking candidates to apply for those districts. The open positions are District 1 andDistrict 6. District 1 – Includes the counties of Sioux, Scotts Bluff, Dawes, Box Butte, Morrill, Sheridan,and Garden.…
