University of Nebraska Extension

Interseeded Cereal Rye Averages 27% Emergence in Nebraska Trial

April 2, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Cover crops are a recognized method for increasing soil health by reducing soil erosion, increasing soil organic matter and improving soil structure. Cover crops can also safeguard water quality by reducing nitrate leaching.

No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators

[Podcast] 45 Years of No-Till Research with Paul Jasa

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators Podcast, brought to you by SOURCE® from Sound Agriculture, University of Nebraska extension engineer Paul Jasa discusses the benefits and economics of no-till, how cover crops and grazing fit with no-till and what he has learned from his 45+ years of no-till research.

By Mackane Vogel posted on December 20, 2023 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

For this episode of the No-Till Farmer Influencers & Innovators Podcast, brought to you by SOURCE® from Sound Agriculture, University of Nebraska extension engineer Paul Jasa discusses the benefits and economics of no-till, how cover crops and grazing fit with no-till and what he has learned from his 45+ years of no-till research.

Use the Right Herbicide Program When Interseeding Cover Crops

By Amit Jhala, Steve Melvin, Chris Proctor, and Jenny Rees posted on April 24, 2023 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Institue of Agriculture and Natural Resources

With increasing use of cover crops for different goals, we receive more questions each year regarding potential impacts of different herbicide programs on cover crops.

UNL Researchers Debut New Interactive Wheat Variety App

By Katy Moore posted on November 23, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting

Source: University of Nebraska Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is unveiling its new Wheat Variety App — a web-based application that contains results from UNL’s Crop Variety and Hybrid Testing Program research in a new customized format.

From the Desk of John Dobberstein

Opportunities Still Sprouting for No-Tilled Field Peas

By John Dobberstein posted on October 25, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

Recent variety trials continue to show this cool-season crop is an attractive alternative to fallow, diversifying no-till rotations and farm income and improving soil health and productivity.

[Podcast] Seeking the Perfect No-Till Picket-Fence Stand: Part 2

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, we continue our discussion with University of Nebraska Extension engineer Paul Jasa about no-till planting equipment use in the Midwest in part two of a two-part podcast.

By Darrell Bruggink posted on August 23, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Soil Health

In this episode of the No-Till Farmer podcast, we continue our discussion with University of Nebraska Extension engineer Paul Jasa about no-till planting equipment use in the Midwest in part two of a two-part podcast.

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Results of Cover Crop Research

April 27, 2016 | Posted in Cover Crops

Roger Elmore, an agronomist for University of Nebraska Extension, gives an update on preliminary results from cover crop research at multiple sites across Nebraska.

New Corn Herbicides for 2016

March 29, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

Several new herbicides have been registered for weed control in corn, which don't have a new mode of action but are pre-mixtures of existing herbicides, says the University of Nebraska Extension.

Farmer Perspectives on Grazing Corn Residue

March 8, 2016 | Posted in Residue Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

Many no-tillers don't choose to graze corn residue due to compaction or other concerns, but most farmers who graze their own corn residue say they don't have to change their tillage or grazing practices, according to a recent survey by University of Nebraska Extension.

Applying Manure Before Seeding Alfalfa

March 8, 2016 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management

Source: University of Nebraska Extension

Applying manure before seeding alfalfa may seem counterproductive since alfalfa isn't likely to benefit from any nitrogen, but manure may also have large amounts of macro and micronutrients the crop needs, says University of Nebraska Extension.

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Interseeded Cereal Rye Averages 27% Emergence in Nebraska Trial

[Podcast] 45 Years of No-Till Research with Paul Jasa

Use the Right Herbicide Program When Interseeding Cover Crops

UNL Researchers Debut New Interactive Wheat Variety App

Opportunities Still Sprouting for No-Tilled Field Peas

[Podcast] Seeking the Perfect No-Till Picket-Fence Stand: Part 2

Results of Cover Crop Research

New Corn Herbicides for 2016

Farmer Perspectives on Grazing Corn Residue

Applying Manure Before Seeding Alfalfa

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