April 27, 2012

Wheat Production

***NEW*** List of Wheat Fungicides, Efficacy, and Preharvest Intervals

•  Timely Fungicide Application May be Warranted in Wheat. Continue vigilant scouting and be prepared to apply a fungicide to protect the flag leaf.

Soybean Production

• Research:  Planting Soybeans Early Results in Increased Yields. A multi-year, multi-site study finds average yield increases of 3 bu/ac.
• Scout Early Emerging Soybeans for Bean Leaf Beetles. Will our mild winter lead to more or fewer bean leaf beetles? Extension entomologist Tom Hunt offers some insight as well as what to expect if problems develop in your fields.

Farm Management

• Don't Forget the Supply Side of Agricultural Land Markets. Even with high land prices, farmland owners appear to be holding on to their real estate. How is this affecting the market. 

Crop Condition

• Field Updates
• USDA: Corn Planting at 14% Monday; Soybean Planting Underway

Extension Programs & Resources

• Market Journal Speaker Looks at Current Grain Markets 
• Grant Awarded for North American Invasive Plant Short Course

Weather

• Farmers, Ranchers, Water System Managers Urged to Consider Dry Conditions
• Cattle Producers Urged to Prepare for Potential Drought

AgNews

• How UNL is Creating Wind to Improve Sprayer Efficacy and an Update on How the Ethanol Industry is Faring
• Labor Department Release on Withdrawal of Proposed Ag Child Labor Change