August 18, 2017

Soybean field injured by dicamba
Nebraska Extension specialists and educators are asking growers and agriculture professionals to take a survey about dicamba use in Nebraska this year.

CropWatch August 18, 2017

Corn Production

Gray leaf spot (left) and southern rust (right) in corn

Corn Disease Update: Are we out of the woods yet?

As southern rust development slowed in some areas with recent cooler temperatures, gray leaf spot severity is now increasing and moving up corn plants to critical leaves for grain fill. Fungicides may be warranted for some GLS.
Participants at the 2016 Soybean Clinic examining plant injury at various crop growth stages.
Figure 1. Participants at the 2016 Soybean Clinic examining plant injury at various crop growth stages.

August Corn and Soybean Production Clinics Offer Unique In-Field Learning

Growers and agribusiness can examine crops (and crop injury) from early vegetative stages to maturity, discuss their findings with a team of crop and pest scientists, and learn the latest research and recommendations across a spectrum of production topics.
Residue Exchange icon

Online Crop Residue Exchange Links Growers and Grazers

A new interactive online tool, the Crop Residue Exchange, links farmers with fields of crop residue with livestock producers looking for new grazing opportunities.
Hailed corn
Hailed corn

Correct Timing Makes the Best Silage

Correct moisture and timing are critical to making good silage. Too wet and the product may be sour and less palatable. Too dry and it may be hard to pack and store. Just right and you'll make good feed and more profit.

Soybean Production

Sudden deaht syndrome in soybean
Sudden death syndrome in soybean

Sudden Death Syndrome Starting to Show up in Soybeans

Sudden death syndrome often appears in small patches of a field and can be confused with injury from brown stem rot. This story and two field videos examine SDS symptoms and how to differentiate it from other diseases. Once confirmed in a field, management begins with seed selection for the next crop.
Soybeans

Thoughts on the August 2017 USDA WASDE: Soybeans

The big surprise in the markets last week was the USDA World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE). The report projected U.S. average soybean yield 3.1 bushels per acre above the trend line at 49.6 bushels per acre. What can this mean for marketing your old crop soybeans or pricing this year's crop?
Dicamba injury
Figure 1. Dicamba injury to 40 acres of soybean near Geneva due to volatility/temperature inversion. (Photo by Amit Jhala)

Tell Us about Your Dicamba Use and Suspected Injury in Soybean

Nebraska Extension educators and specialists would like to hear from growers and agribusiness about their experiences with dicamba this season. Information can be shared via an online survey or by contacting them directly with the email provided.

Wheat Production

Fall Seed Guide cover

Nebraska Wheat Variety Trial Data and Fall Seed Guide

The 2017 Fall Seed Guide and results from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2017 Wheat Variety Trials are now available online.

Farm Management

Sample of corn basis chart

Tracking Grain Price Basis to Identify Trends

A new interactive, online tool can help you better understand and monitor local elevator basis levels and trends for corn, soybean, and wheat, which may help you garner a higher cash price for your grain.

Irrigation Management

Center pivot with bad sprinklers

Now's a Great Time to Evaluate Your Irrigation System

Take advantage of final crop irrigations this summer to evaluate system performance and identify leaks or problems to fix or aspects to improve over the winter. Taking time now can pay off in improved irrigation efficiency and reduced costs next season.

Crop Reports

Eclipse Recap

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