Agricultural Production Crop Production

Crop Production

The production of crops is the heart of Nebraska's economy. Water is essential to all plant growth. Thus Nebraska's economy relies on a plentiful supply of water to produce crops – in both rainfed and irrigated environments. Several factors involved with producing crops interact with either water supply or water quality issues – or both.

The Drought of 2023 Impact on Irrigation and What We Can Learn from It

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The amount and timing of irrigation applied in recent years may have very little to do with what's needed this year. Review the factors before making a decision.

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When you're ready to apply for EQIP...

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Part 3 in a series of 3, this article explains the what you need to know when you want to apply for USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service's Environmental Quality Incentives Program, known as EQIP.

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So, you're considering applying for EQIP...

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Part 2 in a series of 3, this article explains the what to think about when considering applying for the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service's Environmental Quality Incentives Program, known as EQIP.

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What is EQIP? And who is eligible?

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Part 1 in a series of 3, this article explains the basics of the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service's Environmental Quality Incentives Program, known as EQIP.

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How to Determine the Chemigation Injection Pump Setting for a Center Pivot with the End Gun Off and On

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The key to knowing the correct setting for a chemigation pump is to first determine how many acres per hour the pivot will cover at the desired irrigation application depth or rate.

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