Watch for Early Pests As corn begins to emerge, check fields for wireworms, white grubs, cutworms and other early season insect pests. See story for treatment thresholds and more.
Panhandle Wheat Rebounds A May 8 freeze followed several days later by 5-6 inches of snow in some areas doesn't appear to have caused major damage to the western Nebraska wheat crop. See more.

May 14, 2010

Wheat Production

• Panhandle Wheat Expected to Survive Freeze, Snow
• Diseases and Aphids in Eastern Nebraska Wheat
  
• Wheat Scab Alerts Available by Text, Email, RSS Feed
• USDA: Nebraska Wheat Forecast Down 10% from Last Year

Corn Production

• Scouting for and Treating Early Soil Insect Problems in Corn

Alfalfa & Forage Management

• Alfalfa Weevil Feeding Predicted
• Fertilizing Pastures for Extended Growth this Wet Season
• Controlling Ragweed in Spring Pastures
• Tips for Making Haylage

Crop Reports

• USDA: Nebraska Crop Conditions 

Pesticide Management

• Recordkeeping Required for Pesticide Applications

IANR/Extension Programs and Resources

• Panhandle Zone-Tillage Demonstrations May 19-20
• LEAD Deadline June 15: Step Up to Become an Ag Leader

AgNews

• Five Counties Receive Ag Disaster Designation