In this episode of Kick'N Dirt, the Nebraska Pioneer agronomy team takes listeners on a crop condition tour across Nebraska.
From western fields facing water shutoffs and hail streaks, to central regions battling spider mites and southern rust, to the eastern counties seeing record-setting dryland yields, the group digs into the realities of this “fourth quarter” of the season.
Listen for:
🌽 Kernel counts, tip back, and the push to maximize kernel weight
🌱 Soybean pod fill, sudden death syndrome pressure, and weed control successes
🍃 Fungicide timing, disease outbreaks (southern rust, tar spot, white mold), and ROI considerations
💧 Why finishing strong with irrigation and late-season management can mean 20% of your yield
Tune in for insights from across the state, practical management takeaways, and reminders that finishing the season right can make all the difference at harvest.