Nebraska CropWatch

85. Fridays with a Scientist: Dr. Nathan Mueller (U. Nebraska Extension), Winter Wheat

In this episode of FWAS, Dr. Nathan Mueller of University of Nebraska Extension discusses why the previous season was so challenging for wheat in southeast Nebraska, why fall moisture is so vital, benefits of snow cover in the winter, issues with excessive wetness in May, and why wheat is not more prominent in northeast Nebraska.

84. Weekly Weather Update and Outlook: October 5, 2023

Highlights from the outlook include frost/freeze risk Saturday morning, pleasant weather first part of next week, a possible storm next Wednesday-Thursday that could deliver much needed rainfall to parts of southern Nebraska. In the update portion, highlights include a look at precipitation over the last week, soil moisture, and a review of growing season precipitation across the state and broader north central U.S.

83. Emerging Issue: Frost and freeze risk Saturday morning

82. Fridays with a Scientist: Dr. Trenton Franz and Tess Morris (UNL-SNR)- Cosmic-ray neutron soil moisture sensors

In this episode, Dr. Trenton Franz, Hydrogeophysics professor in SNR, and M.S. student Tess Morris discuss their experiences balancing being a Division 1 athlete and a student, how they got interested in hydrogeophysics, how cosmic-ray neutron sensors measure soil moisture, and the benefits of using them for irrigation decisions. More information on the cosmic-ray neutron sensor can be found in this nifty video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZTeQRSmcGY

81. Weekly Weather Update and Outlook: September 28, 2023

Highlights include record temperatures and fire danger risk this weekend, chances for widespread precipitation next Tuesday-Wednesday, and possible cool snap late next week.

80. Fridays with a Scientist: Dr. Caro Cordova of UNL Agronomy- Soil Health

In this edition of the Fridays with a Scientist series, Dr. Caro Cordova discusses the roots of her passion for soil, why soil health is critical for agriculture and steps producers in Nebraska and elsewhere can take to improve soil health.

79. Weekly Weather Update and Outlook: September 21, 2023

Highlights include severe storm and rainfall potential in the next 48 hours, recent precipitation and drought monitor update, vegetation conditions, and thoughts on corn yield numbers in the state this year.

78. Fridays with a Scientist: Dr. Dave Gosselin, Emma Kurtz, and Abigail Schroeder - Integrated Waste-Energy Management

In today's episode Dr. Dave Gosselin, director of the Environmental and Sustainability Studies program at UNL, and two students (Abigail Schroeder and Emma Kurtz) join the podcast to talk about an integrated waste-energy program in Norfolk, NE and what the barriers are to more widespread adoption of the approach. We also had some discussion on recycling, biochar uses, electric vehicle readiness and the existing incentives from NPPD for electrification. Acknowledgements to Project Energy Nebraska and Conservation Nebraska.