How early should soybeans be planted?

Near Auburn, Nebraska, farmer and Nebraska Soybean Board member Mark Caspers is testing that question firsthand. Inspired by the late Jim Specht's research and advocacy for early soybean planting, Caspers planted soybeans on March 26—weeks earlier than many ...

This week on Fridays in the Field, we head to eastern Nebraska to learn about a farming practice that’s gaining attention across the Midwest — roller crimping cover crops.

Nebraska Extension Educator and farmer Aaron Nygren explains how crimping rye cover crops creates a thick mat of residue tha...

For Nebraska hay producer Austin Rice, the 2026 season is off to a dry start — but recent rains are bringing some optimism.

Near Wilsonville, Rice says SR Farms entered spring after one of the driest winters he can remember, with little snow and limited moisture. Still, timely rains are helping ...

This week on Fridays in the Field, we’re south of Ansley in Custer County, Nebraska talking with farmer Tim Krouse as planting season gets underway.

Dry conditions across much of Nebraska are already shaping decisions in the field. Tim shares how farmers in his area are managing planting in dust...

This week on Fridays in the Field, we visit the Raymond Central FFA test plot just outside of Raymond, Nebraska.

The project is a partnership between the Raymond Central FFA chapter, alumni supporters, and local farmers. Together they plant and manage a soybean test plot that helps raise funds f...

In this week’s Fridays in the Field, we catch up with western Hall County farmer Michael Dibbern as he shares how planting is progressing, why some acres are still on hold, and what the moisture means for early crop development.

Dibbern also talks about the bigger issues on farmers’ minds this s...

Doug Stratman is just getting the 2026 planting season underway in northeast Nebraska.

After putting just one acre in the ground, Stratman had to pause and troubleshoot a planter issue with his starter fertilizer flow meter before continuing — a reminder that even the smallest equipment issues c...

Dry conditions have made for an expedient harvest season for Kurt Bernhardt who farms with his family near Imperial, Nebraska. The Bernhardt family grows corn, soybeans, wheat, pinto beans, and milo.

This harvest, they are observing lower yields across the board as a result of severe hail that h...

Bee Bum, a honeybee farm near Beatrice, Nebraska, is expecting to harvest about 6,500 pounds of honey this year.

Owner Kevin Monfelt said commercial honeybee production presents many challenges and opportunities in Nebraska.

Bee Bum operates 300 bee colonies and they're hoping to reach 400 col...

In April, we visited with Dan Kristensen, a farmer near Minden, Nebraska, who was looking forward to a promising growing season.

Fast forward to July, and hail has wiped out thousands of acres of crops. In this week's edition of Fridays in the Field, we catch up with Dan to see how he's coping a...

The tornado touched down and crossed a quarter of beans before tearing out several adult trees and a shed at a nearby acreage. Miraculously, the house and several other outbuildings on the property remained intact.

On this week’s episode of Fridays in the Field, we travel to northeast Nebraska w...

Pastures in central Nebraska are looking the best they have in three years, according to Jordan Popp, a rancher near Broken Bow.

Popp says the rain and days of sunlight has made the ideal conditions for grass growth and allowed them to turn cattle out to pasture without the concerns of previous ...

Despite much of Nebraska getting drought relief this year, the Panhandle has not received the same moisture.

Consequently, producers are already irrigating before June.

Andy Groskopf grows corn and Great Northern beans near Scottsbluff, most of which is irrigated.

“Right now, there’s a lot of ...

A love for trees and demand knocking on their front door was the start of Luthy’s Tree Farm near Aurora, NE.

Greg Luthy explained the importance of bringing trees to the Midwest and what varieties he provides for his customers.

Unlike some regions in the state, the moisture from continuous ...

Field progress at Southeast Community College in Beatrice is up to the students.

As part of SCC's hands-on teaching methods, students like Bret Baltensperger and Drew Niederklein are responsible for planting corn and soybeans for the school's farm in Gage County.

Learn more about the students'...

The double-edged sword has struck many producers in Nebraska this year.

With a wet start to the spring, producers are grateful for the rain but the moisture has significantly delayed planting progress across the state.

Jeremy Svitak of Howells, Nebraska, said spring fieldwork got started in Feb...

Rain has kept optimism high for Butler County farmer Kevin Siffering even with replanting likely in the future.

As he recounts the recent weeks, Siffering reflects on the palpable shift brought by the much-needed rainfall. From the dry, dusty days of spring, where even digging fence post holes...

The holiday season is quickly approaching, which means the popular wreath-making classes offered by West Mill Flowers are now open for registration.

Owner Becca Monroe spends the spring and summer months tending to her cut flowers, but in the fall, she shifts into holiday mode.

She said most re...

Timely rains and missed storms are leading Nebraska Panhandle farmer Glenn Miller to be optimistic about this year's harvest yields.

His wheat crop performed above average and he anticipates the same will be true for corn. Miller said it will still be two to three weeks before they'll be harves...

In the latest episode of Fridays in the Field, Clay Patton returns to southwest Nebraska to check in with Steve Rice of SR Farms Alfalfa Company in Wilsonville.

Rice discussed the 2023 hay season and shared an update on the third and fourth cuttings of alfalfa. He is hoping to get a fourth cutti...

Drive across the state and you'll see dozens of combines already cutting soybeans due to this year's dry conditions.

But one farmer in south central Nebraska said he still has two to three weeks before his crop will be ready for harvest.

Don Batie, who farms in Dawson County, said timely rains...

Much of eastern Nebraska was in a D3 extreme to D4 exceptional drought the entire 2023 growing season. Consequently, the combines have started rolling much earlier than normal across the area.

Despite a few rains, the dryland corn and soybeans in the region matured very quickly.

The September 5...

Fall is just around the corner, but for West Mill Flowers, that means it's time to ramp up their fieldwork and prepare for fall planting.

Owner Becca Monroe said this time of year, the flowers are in full bloom and frost is on her mind.

Crop conditions across Nebraska are widely varied this year.

Some areas received ample moisture and ideal growing conditions, while other areas were pummeled by hail and scorched from heat and dryness. In some cases, those two scenarios occurred just miles apart.

Glenn Miller of Miller Farms i...