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Published June 22, 2011 | By admin   The soybeans are on the way on the Orthman Research Farm. You can see Henry’s barn in the background. And, sorry for the blurriness – Mother Nature has the fan kicked up on high here in

Published June 14, 2011 | By admin   Exploring the effects of strip-tillage   Agronomist/soil scientist Mike Petersen is on the Orthman Research Farm this week with his sidekick Jake, digging pits and doing root studies on 18 different corn hybrids in multiple locations.

Published June 6, 2011 | By admin   Temps in the 90’s on the Orthman Experimental Farm   The corn likes it, but that’s about it. And, these summer-like temps are BAKING the south and midwest. Pictured is one of our test plots, testing

Published June 2, 2011 | By admin   This tornado image was captured just west of Eddyville, NE   Mother Nature has certainly shown her power this spring, and our thoughts and prayers are with all those whose lives have been forever altered. From

Published May 27, 2011 | By admin   Sunshine today, and warm – these guys appeared right before our eyes!   After several days of overcast – and not a little rain (about 3″ over the last few days), the sun is shining and

Published May 18, 2011 | By admin   We at the Orthman Farm finished getting the soybean plots and bulk beans planted for the 2011 season.   This year we are trying a few tricks to the trade to reach the goal of 100

Published May 16, 2011 | By admin   Orthman 1tRIPr used for water conservation research   UNL Extension Service scientists provide the new challenges and efforts in Western Corn Belt irrigation management to Orthman Manufacturing at the research pivots north of Brule, Nebraska. Dr.

Published May 12, 2011 | By admin   A little sunshine, a little moisture…   The Orthman Research Farm caught only a sprinkle last night. The clouds are ominous here in early afternoon, with a chance of rain tonight and tomorrow. A lot of