Crop Production

Nebraska Extension will offer face-to-face and online chemigation certification and recertification training for producers in 2026.

Private, commercial and non-commercial pesticide applicators seeking first-time certification or recertification will have several options from which to choose in 2026. Whether you prefer to learn directly from local experts or from the comfort of your own home, Nebraska Extension has you covered.

The 2026 Nutrient Management Calendars are available for pre-order from the Nebraska Extension. This easy-to-use record keeping calendar tracks manure-related records for livestock and cropping operations. It serves as a guide for livestock operations that are required by the State of Nebraska to keep records. It was designed to be used by all sizes of livestock operations and includes all records required for operations permitted for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

From improving corn silage quality to preventing pasture pests and algae-filled water tanks, this week’s Pasture and Forage Minute offers practical tips to protect your forages and livestock.

With irrigation season winding down, your final decisions are some of the most important — see how these growers are managing their schedules to prepare for harvest.

Ready to stretch your irrigation dollar farther while setting your soil up for next season? A smarter late season strategy taps into your field’s remaining stored water — save on costs, protect yields, and make room for offseason rain. Here’s how to do it right.

Cutting irrigation doesn’t have to cut yield — as groundwater allocations take effect, 2024 field data show high corn yields are achievable within new NRD limits. Now’s the time to adopt proven scheduling tools and strategies to make every inch count.

Your crop is talking. Crop ET helps you listen. Use crop evapotranspiration to know when and how much to irrigate.

Results from a series of UNL field trials in 2024 that compared traditional irrigation practices with data-driven scheduling tools highlight the potential for smarter irrigation to boost sustainability and reduce costs on the farm.

Advanced tools like soil moisture sensors, variable rate irrigation, and precision nitrogen management are driving gains in input efficiency and on-farm profitability.

Unlock real-time, in-field decision-making with UNL's new PLAN mobile app — bringing irrigation insights, crop water use and weather data straight to your fingertips.

With urea ammonium nitrate in short supply, Nebraska corn growers must make every pound of nitrogen count — start optimizing your N strategy today with these UNL recommendations and tools.