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Learn the results of more than 100 studies completed through the On-Farm Research Network during February meetings.
January 2, 2020
6 Slides
By Laura Thompson
Farming is a complex business. With so many decisions to make, how do you determine what the most profitable, productive and sustainable options are? The Nebraska On-Farm Research Network helps farmers in Nebraska answer production-related questions for themselves.
By working with University of Nebraska Extension specialists and educators, farmers are able to set up tests with sound research designs and have analyses completed on their data so they can have confidence in their results. The information they generate is local, reliable and applicable to their operation.
This year, more than 100 research studies were completed. The variety of topics includes the following projects:
Six growers in Dawson, York, Saunders, Cass, Lancaster and Adams counties looked at variable soybean seeding rates using precision ag technologies.
Three producers in York and Richardson counties looked at the use of nitrification inhibitors with anhydrous ammonia application.
Four producers in Cuming, Richardson and Fillmore counties looked at the effect of planting date, rate, and fungicide and insecticide applications on soybean production.
Five producers in Box Butte, Morrill and Cherry counties evaluated dry edible bean varieties and planting populations.
Eight producers in Colfax, Howard, Lancaster, Kearney, Dodge and Saunders counties evaluated the effect of a cover crop compared to no cover crop on soil properties and the following crop yield.
Three producers in York and Merrick counties experimented with interseeding cover crops into standing corn.
Four biological products were tested in Seward, Hall and Platte counties.
Eight producers in Saunders, Dodge, Cass, York, Butler and Clay counties evaluated using sensors to direct in-season nitrogen applications on corn.
Learn from what these farmers researched and network with other innovative producers by attending the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network Results Update Meetings. Farmers and agronomists who attend these meetings note that they appreciate seeing what other Nebraska farmers are testing and hearing farmers share their experiences, and that the data presented is relevant, informative and reliable.
One participant noted, "Good program. The on-farm research on my farm has allowed me to use less inputs and increase yields in the last 25 years. We learn a lot from each other."
Make plans to attend the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network Results Update Meetings to hear from local growers, agronomists and Extension educators. Six information-packed meetings are planned:
Holiday Inn Express, Beatrice, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 18
University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center (formerly the ARDC), near Mead, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 19
Madison County Extension Office, Norfolk, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 20
Buffalo County Extension Office, Kearney, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 26
Alliance Knight Museum and Sandhills Center, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 27
Holtus Convention Center, York, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 28
The York meeting is a special session jointly sponsored by USDA-NRCS and the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network. While all locations will feature on-farm research related to cover crops and soil health, the York meeting will focus specifically on these topics with special guest speakers.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is requested for meal planning. To register for any of the sites, call 402-624-8030 or email [email protected] and indicate which site you plan to attend.
For more information, visit cropwatch.unl.edu/farmresearch.
Thompson is a Nebraska Extension educator and coordinator for the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network.
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