Diversification is key for farmers like Jason Harimon in the Panhandle of Nebraska. Harimon farms with his family in Scotts Bluff County, and they grow a rotation of corn and soybeans and forages for their cow herd. Chabella visits with Harimon in the fields and chat about crops, irrigation, and…
Consumer demands across the world are causing a push for organic agriculture. The demand for organic crops created an opportunity for Aaron Zimmerman and his brother to diversify their family farm. The Pierce, Nebraska farm is in the second year of certified organic crop production. The three-year transition from conventional…
Nebraska agriculture is well known for its row crops like and corn and soybeans, but prior to the U.S. prohibition of alcohol, the state was home to a fairly active grape industry. According to UNL Professor of Horticulture/Viticulture Paul E. Read Nebraska was home to more than 5,000 acres of…
We’re back with Fridays in the Field! Susan Littlefield takes us to Columbus, Nebraska for the first episode. Planting is well underway for Nebraska farmers, including Columbus native Jim Kamrath. Susan will be following Kamrath during this growing season, where they will discuss beans, corn, alfalfa and weed management. Fridays…
