Welcome to the University of Nebraska Agricultural Research Division (ARD). The Agricultural Research Division is the major research agency of the University of Nebraska's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and is Nebraska's Agricultural Experiment Station. ARD scientists improve the quality of life for Nebraskans across the state. They make important contributions to the state's agriculture, food industries, environment, the well-being of families, and community development. Research occurs in fields, feedlots, the natural environment, homes, yards, gardens, and cities and towns. ARD scientists provide new knowledge and seek answers to Nebraskans' problems and concerns. For Example:

Later Soybean Irrigation Can Still Result in High Yields

UNL scientists are developing a new approach that delays soybean irrigation until early pod formation in July, relying on stored soil moisture and early-season rainfalls while still helping produce high yields. Researchers have tested the approach on university plots the last two growing seasons and plan to try it on a half dozen or so Nebraska farmers' fields in 2008. Read about this and other IANR research in Endeavors.

To the right, in most years, young soybean plants don't need to be irrigated until early pod formation in July.

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