Agribusiness

Budgeting

New Web sites make it easier for you to learn more about and track budget development for local governments, AN 7/14

Meeting to explore Risk Protection Act, CW 10/27

Prospectus can help when renting farmland, CW 10/27

Crop rental agreement meetings address current trends, CW 10/27

Contracts

Understand grain production contracts before you sign on the dotted line, CW 10/13

Meeting to explore Risk Protection Act, CW 10/27

Prospectus can help when renting farmland, CW 10/27

Crop rental agreement meetings address current trends, CW 10/27

Debt

Farm debt at the end of 2000 is forecast at $173 billion., AN 5/12

Insurance

Crop insurance deadline March 15, CW 3/3

Insurance tables aid in assessing damage, CW 7/28

Meeting to explore Risk Protection Act, CW 10/27

Interest Rates

Federal Reserve Board is expected to increase interest rates., AN 5/12

Marketing

Inset — Market Journal, CW 6/23

Upcoming Market Journal , CW 6/30

July 17 Market Journal broadcast addresses ag labor, current markets, CW 7/14

Women in Agriculture, CW 9/1

Ag risk focus of Monday Market Journal, CW 9/15

Understand grain production contracts before you sign on the dotted line, CW 10/13

Market Journal targets carbon sequestration, family issues, CW 10/13

Meeting to explore Risk Protection Act, CW 10/27

Real Estate

Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Survey, AN 3/10

USDA announces additional CRP signup., AN 5/26

Prospectus can help when renting farmland, CW 10/27

Crop rental agreement meetings address current trends, CW 10/27

Profitability

Average profitability among participants in two Nebraska farm management programs rose sharply in 1999, thanks in large part to federal government payments., AN 6/9

Fuel price increase adds $10 per acre to irrigation cost, CW 6/16

Price index down slightly in July, CW 8/4

How much nitrogen are you leaving behind?, CW 9/15

Experts assess drought indicators, outlook, CW 9/29

Assessing the value of damaged corn for swine, CW 9/29

Tips for filing LDP's, CW 9/29

Assessing alternative ag opportunities, CW 9/29

Understand grain production contracts before you sign on the dotted line, CW 10/13

Crop modeling workshop December 4-8, CW 10/13

Meeting to explore Risk Protection Act, CW 10/27

Prospectus can help when renting farmland, CW 10/27

Crop rental agreement meetings address current trends, CW 10/27

Taxes

Capping Property Tax Support for Schools, AN 3/10

NU Policy Specialist Roy Frederick discusses recent House discussion on estate taxes., AN 6/16

Trade

An NU policy expert discusses the impact on Nebraskans of opening trade to China., AN 5/26

Agriculture

Ag Populations

The Aging of Farm Operators and Participation of Beginning Producers in Farming Report, AN 3/10

Block and Bridle's 2000 Hall of Fame Honoree, AN 4/7

Holling Award for Teaching Excellence in IANR Honorees, AN 4/7

Steve Waller appointed NU's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Interim Dean., AN 5/12

How talking can help farmers and ranchers respond to current ag stresses., AN 6/9

Farm tours spotlight diversity of Nebraska, CW 6/9

Irv Omtvedt, retiring IANR vice chancellor, looks back on his career at UNL and a gift from alumni Neal and Leone Harlan of Valley is named in his honor. , AN 6/16

As Nebraska's population becomes more diverse, so must the growth and culture of its communities., AN 6/23

Regents approve Master of Agriculture program, CW 6/23

Regents approve IANR mergers, CW 6/23

NU Policy Specialist Roy Frederick details this year's Ag Risk Reduction Act., AN 6/30

Edna McBreen named Interim NU Vice President and Vice Chancellor of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources as of July 1., AN 6/30

And for those artists in your family, the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum is sponsoring its third botanical print competition for native trees and shrubs., AN 6/30

Optimism seems to be increasing in rural Nebraska, AN 7/14

Learn how to become part of Nebraska's growing grape and wine industry at an upcoming field day, AN 7/14

Women in Agriculture, CW 9/1

Ag at the Crossroads 2000 Ag structure: power, prices and people, CW 10/13

Ag Statistics

Prospective plantings report, Nebraska Agricultural Statistics Service, AN 4/7

Stored grain report, Nebraska Agricultural Statistics Service, AN 4/7

Nebraska fifth in soybeans, CW 4/21

Crop update, Nebraska Ag Statistics Service, CW 4/28

National corn, soybean plantings up, CW 5/5

Corn and soybean planting are underway across Nebraska; effects of drought noticeable in pastures, AN 5/5

Though dry, planting continues in Nebraska, AN 5/12

Corn planting is nearly complete and soybeans well underway. , AN 5/19

Nebraska's winter wheat crop is forecast at 73.5 million bushels, down 15% from last year., AN 6/9

Nebraska now ranks fifth nationally in milk production., AN 6/9

U.S. feed grain supplies are projected to increase 6 million tons in 2000-01., AN 6/16

Nebraska hog industry numbers are down 8% from last year, while national numbers are down just 2%., AN 6/23

Nebraska stocks of corn, soybean, and sorghum are down from last year. Nationally, corn stocks w re down slightly, soybeans were down 9%, and wheat was up slightly., AN 6/30

Nebraska Agricultural Statistics Service updates its crop condition report, AN 7/14

2000 wheat production down 10%, CW 7/14

Price index down slightly in July, CW 8/4

Crops maturing ahead of normal: condition continues to decline, CW 9/1

Crop condition report, CW 9/15

Experts assess drought indicators, outlook, CW 9/29

Soil moisture depleted statewide, CW 9/29

Crop condition update, CW 9/29

Wheat production, CW 10/27

Development

$300 million corn polymers plant in Blair, AN 4/28

Contract between IBP and WalMart portends major changes for the nation's beef producers and retailers., AN 5/5

Alternative Ag Expo to be August 29, CW 5/19

Due to the very nature of farming, traditional crop production is likely to be the last aspect of agriculture to become industrialized, argue two researchers., AN 5/19

An NU policy expert discusses the impact on Nebraskans of opening trade to China., AN 5/26

Governor's seminar to address progress of value-added agriculture initiative in the state., AN 6/9

Learn how to become part of Nebraska's growing grape and wine industry at an upcoming field day, AN 7/14

Assessing alternative ag opportunities, CW 9/29

Understand grain production contracts before you sign on the dotted line, CW 10/13

Crop modeling workshop December 4-8, CW 10/13

E-Commerce in ag conference, CW 10/27

Ag technology conference, CW 10/27

Government

Summer projects and studies for the Legislature, AN 4/28

USDA announces additional CRP signup., AN 5/26

Governor's seminar to address progress of value-added agriculture initiative in the state., AN 6/9

Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns declares Nebraska to be in a drought emergency., AN 6/16

Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman names the National Agricultural Library for Abraham Lincoln, a major advocate of agricultural research and landgrant universities. , AN 6/16

President Clinton signed an $8.2 billion crop insurance reform bill into law this week., AN 6/23

Governor Mike Johanns requested federal consideration of two measures sought to help bring relief to farmers and drought-stricken rural Nebraska counties., AN 6/23

EPA proposes pesticide label revision, CW 6/23

Haying and grazing acres released, CW 6/23

NU Policy Specialist Roy Frederick details this year's Ag Risk Reduction Act., AN 6/30

New Web sites make it easier for you to learn more about and track budget development for local governments, AN 7/14

Keep up with USDA research via Email, CW 7/28

Price index down slightly in July, CW 8/4

USDA foreign ag head at UNL September 28, CW 9/1

Tips for filing LDP's, CW 9/29

Meeting to explore Risk Protection Act, CW 10/27

Research

USDA research updates, CW 5/5

A new USDA ARS report finds Bt corn prevents European corn borer damage and potentially harmful mycotoxins, AN 5/5

Research is being conducted to limit damage to stored wheat from the lesser grain borer, rice weevil, red flour beetle and rusty grain beetle costing the U.S. wheat industry about $500 million annually., AN 5/5

Field trial update: Fungicides important to early planted soybeans, CW 5/12

Wheat survey projects yields at 15-114 bu/A, but only if soil moisture is recharged, CW 5/12

NU research shows Roundup Ready soybeans yield less than other soybeans., AN 5/19

Lincoln officials are tapping University of Nebraska agronomy research results to safely fertilize Lancaster County farmland with treated sewage., AN 5/19

Due to the very nature of farming, traditional crop production is likely to be the last aspect of agriculture to become industrialized, argue two researchers., AN 5/19

USDA agricultural research scientists are developing new natural methods for insect control., AN 5/26

Polymer seed coating delays germination, CW 5/26

Crop ETs unusually high; schedule irrigations accordingly , CW 6/30

Why are ETs so high? , CW 6/30

Saving your beans with the Blue Plate Test, CW 7/14

Could carbon be your next crop? USDA publication examines the issue, CW 7/14

Long-term research yields new way to manage bean leaf beetles, CW 7/21

Research update: Irrigation management strategies to conserve water, CW 8/4

The greater U.S. grain market and the effects of this year's climate, CW 9/1

Check yield trials before ordering seed, CW 10/13

No-till yields well in a drought year, CW 10/13

Alfalfa

Hay Hotline: (800) 422-6692, CW 6/9

The Nebraska Hay Hotline is expanded to include pastures., AN 6/16

Protect hay from winter weather, CW 10/27

Harvesting

Late cutting alfalfa, CW 5/26

Assessing forage quality after the frost, CW 10/13

Pests

Be alert to army cutworms in wheat, alfalfa, CW 3/10

Army cutworms reported in winter wheat, alfalfaCW 3/24

Begin scouting for alfalfa weevils in southern Nebraska, CW 4/7

Distinguish weevil type before treating, CW 4/14

Alfalfa weevil predictor, CW 4/21

Alfalfa weevil predictor, CW 4/28

Black cowpea aphids identified in alfalfa, CW 5/5

Alfalfa weevil predictor, CW 5/5

Check alfalfa for spring black stem, CW 5/26

Planting

Late summer alfalfa planting requires good seed beds, CW 7/28

Stand

Consider oats as a forage booster in thin alfalfa, CW 3/10

Weeds in alfalfa — when good stands go bad, CW 4/28

Dry alfalfa fields may warrant additional irrigation this fall, CW 9/29

Alternative Crops

Alternative Ag Expo to be August 29, CW 5/19

Farm tours spotlight diversity of Nebraska, CW 6/9

Assessing alternative ag opportunities, CW 9/29

Check yield trials before ordering seed, CW 10/13

Carbon

Could carbon be your next crop? USDA publication examines the issue, CW 7/14

Grapes & Wine

Learn how to become part of Nebraska's growing grape and wine industry at an upcoming field day, AN 7/14

Grape, small fruit day to be August 12, CW 7/21

Grass Seed

Grass seed tour June 22, CW 6/16

Late Season Re-planting

Following some of the recent storms: Forage options, CW 6/30

Sunflowers

Spartan receives Section 18 for minimum till sunflowers, CW 4/14

Biotechnology

Haskell Ag Lab Field Day to be August 17, CW 7/21

Biotechnology Field Day August 17, CW 8/4

Does genetic engineering reduce crop pesticide use?, CW 8/4

GMO's

Designing a Bt refuge in your field, CW 3/3

Before planting non GMO's, consider all the factors and costs, CW 3/24

GMO, non-GMO hybrids produce similar yields in side-by-side trials, CW 4/7

Research ties yield reductions to glyphosate-tolerant soybeans, CW 4/21

A new USDA ARS report finds Bt corn prevents European corn borer damage and potentially harmful mycotoxins, AN 5/5

Corn

Annual Corn Issue, CW 4/7

2001 Cropping Season

Selecting the right seed treatments, CW 10/13

Check yield trials before ordering seed, CW 10/13

Development

Mid-season stress most critical to corn, CW 6/23

How will expected highs affect corn pollination and soybean development? , CW 6/30

Insurance tables aid in assessing damage, CW 7/28

Dry matter not lost after corn maturity, CW 9/1

Diseases

Corn flea beetle survival expected to be above average; increased in Stewart's wilt may follow, CW 3/10

Stewart's Wilt is likely to increase in corn this year, CW 5/19

Rootless corn syndrome – finding the cause, CW 6/16

Flush of corn diseases likely; but widespread and heavy yield losses not expected, CW 7/28

Stalk rots common in damaged corn; harvest affected fields first , CW 9/15

Molds pose particular threat in drought-stressed grains, CW 9/15

Harvest

Silage from damaged grain, CW 7/28

Getting the most from drought-stressed crops, CW 8/18

Making silage from dry corn, CW 8/18

Estimating the value of corn silage, CW 8/18

Inoculating corn and sorghum silage, CW 8/18

Dry matter not lost after corn maturity, CW 9/1

Stalk rots common in damaged corn; harvest affected fields first , CW 9/15

Clean bins, treat grain to avoid insect losses during long-term storage, CW 9/15

Aerate stored grain to control temperature, CW 9/15

Assessing the value of damaged corn for swine, CW 9/29

Pests

Corn flea beetle survival expected to be above average; increased in Stewart's wilt may follow, CW 3/10

Seeing spots? Moths of a different color aid in corn borer resistance research, CW 4/14

Flea beetles damaging early emerging corn, CW 5/5

Flea beetles attacking seedling corn; some treatments started, CW 5/12

Scout corn early for cutworms, CW 5/12

Begin scouting soon for stalk borers, CW 5/19

Corn leaf beetle identified in southern Nebraska, CW 5/19

European corn borer light trap reports, CW 5/19

Rootworm egg hatch reported near Mead, CW 5/26

Corn insect book offers I.D., injury, development info, CW 5/26

ECB moths in flight; scout fields now, CW 6/9

Chinch bugs in sorghum and corn, CW 6/9

Spider mites reported in corn; hot, dry weather favors pest, CW 6/9

Managing early season spider mites in corn, CW 6/16

Corn rootworms emerging early, CW 6/30

How will rootworm silk clipping affect corn?, CW 6/30

Corn leaf aphids reported; treat, if necessary, before tassel , CW 6/30

Western bean cutworm moths earlier and sometimes more numerous than usual, CW 7/14

Check corn roots for rootworm injury, CW 7/21

'New' insects possible visitors to southcentral Nebraska, CW 7/28

Kansas update: Southwestern corn borers at higher numbers than ever before, CW 7/28

Spider mites building up in corn, CW 8/4

Molds pose particular threat in drought-stressed grains, CW 9/15

Planting/Replanting

Corn planting depth important in dry times, CW 4/7

Effect of plant population on ecofallow yields, CW 4/7

Soybean, sorghum acres increase, corn decreases, CW 4/7

Selection

Dryland sorghum or corn — what's best for your operation?, CW 4/7

Storage

Cool, aerate grain for successful storage, CW 10/13

Understanding convection currents in grain bins, CW 10/13

Weed Control

Controlling winter annuals, CW 4/7

Achieving early weed control in corn, CW 4/7

Without rain, how will preemergence herbicides respond in the field?, CW 4/14

Preemergence weed management strategies in corn using herbicide resistant crops, CW 4/14

After few rains to incorporate herbicides, catching grass escapes in corn, CW 5/12

Crop Diseases

Southern Panhandle faces insect and disease pressures, CW 5/19

Molds pose particular threat in drought-stressed grains, CW 9/15

Alfalfa

Check alfalfa for spring black stem, CW 5/26

Corn

Corn flea beetle survival expected to be above average; increased in Stewart's wilt may follow, CW 3/10

Stewart's Wilt is likely to increase in corn this year, CW 5/19

Rootless corn syndrome – finding the cause, CW 6/16

Flush of corn diseases likely; but widespread and heavy yield losses not expected, CW 7/28

Stalk rots common in damaged corn; harvest affected fields first , CW 9/15

Dry Beans

Mobile nurseries detect new dry bean rust races, CW 7/21

Only two fungicide options for bean rust in 2000, CW 7/21

Soybeans

Soybean leaf cupping factors, CW 6/23

Bacterial blight and bacterial pustule common in soybeans this year, CW 7/28

Soybean pod mottle virus in many fields, CW 8/18

Late-season soybean diseases affecting seed quality and harvest decisions, CW 9/1

Selecting soybean seed for disease management, CW 10/27

Wheat

Wheat diseases reported in plains states, CW 4/7

How to tell one wheat virus from another, CW 4/28

Wheat streak mosaic virus visible in western Nebraska wheat fields, CW 5/5

Barley yellow dwarf in oats and wheat, CW 5/26

Wheat disease update, CW 6/16

Act now to prevent 2001 wheat disease, CW 7/28

Fall management affects wheat disease risk, CW 9/15

Cropping Systems

Sustainable ag tours to explore state's agricultural diversity, CW 8/4

Precision farming workshop September 6, CW 9/1

How much nitrogen are you leaving behind?, CW 9/15

Delay anhydrous applications until soil temps drop; adjust for dry soils, CW 9/29

Cover crops can help reduce soil erosion, CW 9/29

Rotations

Consider chinch bug potential when replanting after wheat, CW 3/24

Selection

Dryland sorghum or corn — what's best for your operation?, CW 4/7

Tillage

Reduce tillage and conserve soil moisture, CW 3/3

Skip fall tillage; conserve soil moisture, CW 9/29

No-till yields well in a drought year, CW 10/13

Harvest

Getting the most from drought-stressed crops, CW 8/18

Dry Beans

Diseases

Saving your beans with the Blue Plate Test, CW 7/14

Information Sources

Dry bean field day offers latest research results, CW 8/4

Pests

Thrips damaging dry beans, CW 6/30

Mobile nurseries detect new dry bean rust races, CW 7/21

Only two fungicide options for bean rust in 2000, CW 7/21

Fertilizers

Management

Managing fertilizer in dry soils, CW 3/3

Spring nitrogen applications allow time to assess wheat stands, CW 3/24

Lincoln officials are tapping University of Nebraska agronomy research results to safely fertilize Lancaster County farmland with treated sewage., AN 5/19

How much nitrogen are you leaving behind?, CW 9/15

Delay anhydrous applications until soil temps drop; adjust for dry soils, CW 9/29

Field Updates

Briefs from the Field

Briefs from March 3, 2000

Briefs from March 10, 2000

Briefs from March 24, 2000

Briefs from April 7, 2000

Briefs from April 14, 2000

Briefs from April 21, 2000

Briefs from April 28, 2000

Briefs from May 5, 2000

Briefs from May 12, 2000

Briefs from May 19, 2000

Briefs from May 26, 2000

Briefs from June 9, 2000

Briefs from June 16, 2000

Briefs from June 23, 2000

Briefs from June 30, 2000

July 5 updates on storm damage; crop condition; mid-year planting record, CW 6/30

Briefs from July 14, 2000

Briefs from July 21, 2000

Briefs from July 28, 2000

Briefs from August 4, 2000

Briefs from August 18, 2000

Briefs from Septeber 1, 2000

Crop condition report, CW 9/15

Briefs from Septeber 15, 2000

Soil moisture depleted statewide, CW 9/29

Crop condition update, CW 9/29

Briefs from Septeber 29, 2000

Briefs from October 13, 2000

Briefs from October 27, 2000

Neighboring States

Kansas pest report, CW 3/10

Kansas crop disease update, AN 5/12

Thrips in soybeans, other crops, in Kansas, CW 6/30

Kansas update: Southwestern corn borers at higher numbers than ever before, CW 7/28

Herbicides

Application

Banding preemergence herbicides, CW 3/10

Selection

New herbicides for 2000, CW 3/3

Herbicide options for sorghum increasing, CW 4/28

Insects/Pests

Crops and pests emerging early; timely scouting and response will be important, CW 5/12

Southern Panhandle faces insect and disease pressures, CW 5/19

USDA agricultural research scientists are developing new natural methods for insect control., AN 5/26

Corn insect book offers I.D., injury, development info, CW 5/26

Clean bins, treat grain to avoid insect losses during long-term storage, CW 9/15

Selecting the right seed treatments, CW 10/13

Distance education courses on entomology, pest management, CW 10/27

Aphids

Warm, dry weather increases potential for serious Russian wheat aphid outbreaks, CW 5/5

Black cowpea aphids identified in alfalfa, CW 5/5

Corn leaf aphids reported; treat, if necessary, before tassel , CW 6/30

Armyworm

Armyworm alert, CW 8/18

Beetles

Corn flea beetle survival expected to be above average; increased in Stewart's wilt may follow, CW 3/10

Mild winter = more bean leaf beetles, CW 4/21

Flea beetles damaging early emerging corn, CW 5/5

Flea beetles attacking seedling corn; some treatments started, CW 5/12

Long-term research yields new way to manage bean leaf beetles, CW 7/21

Borers

Seeing spots? Moths of a different color aid in corn borer resistance research, CW 4/14

Begin scouting soon for stalk borers, CW 5/19

European corn borer light trap reports, CW 5/19

Common stalk borers (accumulated Jan. 1-May 22), CW 5/26

ECB moths in flight; scout fields now, CW 6/9

'New' insects possible visitors to southcentral Nebraska, CW 7/28

Kansas update: Southwestern corn borers at higher numbers than ever before, CW 7/28

Caterpillars

High numbers of caterpillars reported in soybeans, CW 9/1

Chinch bugs

Consider chinch bug potential when replanting after wheat, CW 3/24

Chinch bugs in sorghum and corn, CW 6/9

Cutworms

Be alert to army cutworms in wheat, alfalfa, CW 3/10

Army cutworms reported in winter wheat, alfalfa, CW 3/24

Scout corn early for cutworms, CW 5/12

Western bean cutworm moths earlier and sometimes more numerous than usual, CW 7/14

Reports

Kansas pest report, CW 3/10

Root Worms

Rootworm egg hatch reported near Mead, CW 5/26

Corn rootworms emerging early, CW 6/30

How will rootworm silk clipping affect corn?, CW 6/30

Check corn roots for rootworm injury, CW 7/21

Spider Mites

Spider mites reported in corn; hot, dry weather favors pest, CW 6/9

Managing early season spider mites in corn, CW 6/16

Spider mites building up in corn, CW 8/4

Thirps

Thrips damaging dry beans, CW 6/30

Thrips in soybeans, other crops, in Kansas, CW 6/30

Weevils

Scout now for alfalfa weevils, CW 3/24

Begin scouting for alfalfa weevils in southern Nebraska, CW 4/7

Distinguish weevil type before treating, CW 4/14

Alfalfa weevil predictor, CW 4/21

Alfalfa weevil predictor, CW 5/5

Corn leaf beetle identified in southern Nebraska, CW 5/19

Wireworms

Set wireworm traps to better plan control, CW 4/7

Irrigation

Economics

Fuel price increase adds $10 per acre to irrigation cost, CW 6/16

Maintain irrigation systems to avoid breakdowns, CW 10/27

Usage/Managment

Soil moisture profile generally dry; plan for more efficient water use, CW 3/10

Irrigation management in a dry year, CW 6/9

As Nebraska's affected drought acres widens, NU irrigation and crop production specialists recommend changes to adjust to the developing situation., AN 6/9

Irrigation management, efficiency especially important this year, CW 6/23

Crop ETs unusually high; schedule irrigations accordingly , CW 6/30

Why are ETs so high? , CW 6/30

Research update: Irrigation management strategies to conserve water, CW 8/4

Irrigating soybeans now provides best return in yield, CW 8/18

Predicting the last irrigation, CW 9/1

Assessing the need for a fall irrigation under dry conditions, CW 9/15

Dry alfalfa fields may warrant additional irrigation this fall, CW 9/29

Delay anhydrous applications until soil temps drop; adjust for dry soils, CW 9/29

Maintain irrigation systems to avoid breakdowns, CW 10/27

Meetings target irrigation issues, CW 10/27

Livestock

June 27 satellite conference features drought, cattle issues, CW 6/23

Feeding

Assessing the value of damaged corn for swine, CW 9/29

Forage

Following some of the recent storms: Forage options, CW 6/30

Silage from damaged grain, CW 7/28

Getting the most from drought-stressed crops, CW 8/18

Making silage from dry corn, CW 8/18

Estimating the value of corn silage, CW 8/18

Inoculating corn and sorghum silage, CW 8/18

Making silage from soybeans, CW 8/18

Test for nitrates in damaged forage and silage, CW 9/1

Assessing forage quality after the frost, CW 10/13

Protect hay from winter weather, CW 10/27

Range/Pasture

18 counties receive CRP grazing release, CW 6/16

The Nebraska Hay Hotline is expanded to include pastures., AN 6/16

Grazing CRP may not be a cure-all, CW 6/23

Haying and grazing acres released, CW 6/23

33 counties released for CRP haying and grazing, CW 7/14

Machinery

Precision farming workshop September 6, CW 9/1

Harvesting

Combine adjustment tips for soybeans, CW 9/1

Management

Early planted soybeans offer machinery management options, CW 3/24

Natural Resources & Wildlife

Herbicides are affecting the state's aquatic habitat., AN 5/26

Grazing CRP may not be a cure-all, CW 6/23

Haying and grazing acres released, CW 6/23

And for those artists in your family, the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum is sponsoring its third botanical print competition for native trees and shrubs., AN 6/30

Skip fall tillage; conserve soil moisture, CW 9/29

Pesticide

Approval

Spartan receives Section 18 for minimum till sunflowers, CW 4/14

Disposal

Start spring cleaning . . . Pesticide disposal sites and dates, CW 3/3

Almost 100 tons of unwanted or excess pesticides were collected at 20 Nebraska sites in March and April., AN 5/19

Labeling

Balance label changes for 2000, CW 4/7

EPA proposes pesticide label revision, CW 6/23

Options

Only two fungicide options for bean rust in 2000, CW 7/21

Resistance

Preemergence weed management strategies in corn using herbicide resistant crops, CW 4/14

Managing your weed control strategy to avoid resistance development, CW 4/14

Selection

Selecting the right seed treatments, CW 10/13

Use

Does genetic engineering reduce crop pesticide use?, CW 8/4

Services/Programs/Publications

Distance education courses on entomology, pest management, CW 10/27

Computer Software

WeedSoft options expanded to better meet individual needs, CW 3/10

New Web sites make it easier for you to learn more about and track budget development for local governments, AN 7/14

Contests

And for those artists in your family, the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum is sponsoring its third botanical print competition for native trees and shrubs., AN 6/30

Diagnostic Clinic

NU Diagnostic Clinic changes, CW 3/10

Personnel changes in NU's Plant Pathology, CW 4/14

Correct identification key to successful control; let the NU Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic help, CW 5/5

Plant and Pest Clinic update, CW 6/16

Diagnostic Clinic Update , CW 6/30

Plant and Pest Diagnostic update, CW 7/14

Plant and Pest Clinic Update, CW 7/21

NU Diagnostic Clinic Update, CW 7/28

Diagnostic Clinic Update, CW 8/4

Director named for diagnostic clinic, CW 8/18

NU Diagnostic Clinic report, CW 9/15

Events

Alternative Ag Expo to be August 29, CW 5/19

Southeast wheat tour, CW 5/26

NU weed tour itinerary revised, CW 6/9

Farm tours spotlight diversity of Nebraska, CW 6/9

Nebraska wheat plot tours to be in June, CW 6/9

Grass seed tour June 22, CW 6/16

High Plains Ag Lab 30th anniversary and field day, CW 6/16

Haskell Ag Lab field day to feature biotechnology tours and discussions, CW 6/16

Hone your crop management skills at July 13 clinic , CW 6/30

Crop Field Day at Mead July 12 , CW 6/30

Learn how to become part of Nebraska's growing grape and wine industry at an upcoming field day, AN 7/14

Grape, small fruit day to be August 12, CW 7/21

Haskell Ag Lab Field Day to be August 17, CW 7/21

Soybean Management Field Days August 15-18, CW 7/28

Avoiding harvest losses part of Soybean Management Field Days, CW 8/4

Biotechnology Field Day August 17, CW 8/4

Dry bean field day offers latest research results, CW 8/4

Sustainable ag tours to explore state's agricultural diversity, CW 8/4

USDA foreign ag head at UNL September 28, CW 9/1

Crop modeling workshop December 4-8, CW 10/13

Ag at the Crossroads 2000 Ag structure: power, prices and people, CW 10/13

Winter meeting aid with new strategies, CW 10/27

Meeting to explore Risk Protection Act, CW 10/27

Distance education courses on entomology, pest management, CW 10/27

Meetings target irrigation issues, CW 10/27

E-Commerce in ag conference, CW 10/27

Ag technology conference, CW 10/27

Corn/Soybean Expos, CW 10/27

Hotline

Hay Hotline: (800) 422-6692, CW 6/9

The Nebraska Hay Hotline is expanded to include pastures., AN 6/16

Internet

ruralroutes.unl.edu, CW 3/3

Wheat Web sites offer latest findings, CW 3/24

USDA history, photo resources available on-line, CW 4/14

Inset — Market Journal, CW 6/23

Keep up with USDA research via Email, CW 7/28

Women in Agriculture, CW 9/1

Ag risk focus of Monday Market Journal, CW 9/15

Check yield trials before ordering seed, CW 10/13

Market Journal targets carbon sequestration, family issues, CW 10/13

Distance education courses on entomology, pest management, CW 10/27

Prospectus can help when renting farmland, CW 10/27

Crop rental agreement meetings address current trends, CW 10/27

Services

NCIA offers identity preserved programs — non-biased inspesction, documentation, CW 3/24

University of Nebraska

Integrating NU Agronomy and Horticulture Departments Boosts Flexibility, AN 3/10

Weed tour dates set for June, CW 5/5

Three new ag production publications posted to the Web, AN 5/5

Field trial update: Fungicides important to early planted soybeans, CW 5/12

Inset — Market Journal, CW 6/23

Regents approve Master of Agriculture program, CW 6/23

Regents approve IANR mergers, CW 6/23

Upcoming Market Journal , CW 6/30

July 17 Market Journal broadcast addresses ag labor, current markets, CW 7/14

Your input is needed! Integrated Crop Management Team Survey, CW 7/14

Soybean Management Field Days August 15-18, CW 7/28

NU Diagnostic Clinic Update, CW 7/28

Avoiding harvest losses part of Soybean Management Field Days, CW 8/4

Biotechnology Field Day August 17, CW 8/4

Dry bean field day offers latest research results, CW 8/4

Risk management on Market Journal, CW 8/18

Women in Agriculture, CW 9/1

USDA foreign ag head at UNL September 28, CW 9/1

NU Diagnostic Clinic report, CW 9/15

Check yield trials before ordering seed, CW 10/13

Market Journal targets carbon sequestration, family issues, CW 10/13

Winter meeting aid with new strategies, CW 10/27

Meeting to explore Risk Protection Act, CW 10/27

Distance education courses on entomology, pest management, CW 10/27

Meetings target irrigation issues, CW 10/27

Prospectus can help when renting farmland, CW 10/27

Crop rental agreement meetings address current trends, CW 10/27

E-Commerce in ag conference, CW 10/27

Ag technology conference, CW 10/27

Corn/Soybean Expos, CW 10/27

Satellite/Videoconferences

Videoconferences to address effects of drought, options, CW 3/24

Personnel changes in NU's Plant Pathology, CW 4/14

Videoconferences to address market issues, CW 6/9

June 27 satellite conference features drought, cattle issues, CW 6/23

Inset — Market Journal, CW 6/23

Upcoming Market Journal , CW 6/30

July 17 Market Journal broadcast addresses ag labor, current markets, CW 7/14

Risk management on Market Journal, CW 8/18

Ag risk focus of Monday Market Journal, CW 9/15

Market Journal targets carbon sequestration, family issues, CW 10/13

Workshops

Workshops target the latest in wheat production, CW 3/24

Mark your calendars for upcoming crop diagnostic clinics, CW 4/21

Nebraska weed tour dates set, CW 4/28

Precision farming workshop September 6, CW 9/1

Crop modeling workshop December 4-8, CW 10/13

Ag at the Crossroads 2000 Ag structure: power, prices and people, CW 10/13

Winter meeting aid with new strategies, CW 10/27

Meeting to explore Risk Protection Act, CW 10/27

E-Commerce in ag conference, CW 10/27

Ag technology conference, CW 10/27

Corn/Soybean Expos, CW 10/27

Small Grains

Molds pose particular threat in drought-stressed grains, CW 9/15

2001 Cropping Season

Selecting the right seed treatments, CW 10/13

Check yield trials before ordering seed, CW 10/13

Oats

Consider oats as a forage booster in thin alfalfa, CW 3/10

Barley yellow dwarf in oats and wheat, CW 5/26

Stand

Monitor small grains for signs of disease, stress, CW 3/10

Storage

Clean bins, treat grain to avoid insect losses during long-term storage, CW 9/15

Aerate stored grain to control temperature, CW 9/15

Cool, aerate grain for successful storage, CW 10/13

Understanding convection currents in grain bins, CW 10/13

Soil

Moisture

Short-term moisture expected with longer term dry spell, CW 3/3

Reduce tillage and conserve soil moisture, CW 3/3

Soil moisture profile generally dry; plan for more efficient water use, CW 3/10

Soil moisture at 20" - 40" below wilting point, CW 4/7

The drought persists, despite recent precipitation, CW 4/21

Measuring soil moisture, CW 6/23

Consider seedbed, equipment when planting wheat into dry soils, CW 9/15

Soil moisture depleted statewide, CW 9/29

Delay anhydrous applications until soil temps drop; adjust for dry soils, CW 9/29

Testing

Field results confirm NU nitrogen rates, CW 4/21

Measuring soil moisture, CW 6/23

Sorghum

2001 Cropping Season

Selecting the right seed treatments, CW 10/13

Check yield trials before ordering seed, CW 10/13

Development

Insurance tables aid in assessing damage, CW 7/28

Harvest

Getting the most from drought-stressed crops, CW 8/18

Inoculating corn and sorghum silage, CW 8/18

Clean bins, treat grain to avoid insect losses during long-term storage, CW 9/15

Aerate stored grain to control temperature, CW 9/15

Assessing forage quality after the frost, CW 10/13

Pests

Chinch bugs in sorghum and corn, CW 6/9

Molds pose particular threat in drought-stressed grains, CW 9/15

Planting/Replanting

Soybean, sorghum acres increase, corn decreases, CW 4/7

Planting grain sorghum to moisture, CW 4/28

Selection

Dryland sorghum or corn — what's best for your operation?, CW 4/7

Storage

Cool, aerate grain for successful storage, CW 10/13

Understanding convection currents in grain bins, CW 10/13

Weed Control

Herbicide options for sorghum increasing, CW 4/28

Soybeans

Annual Soybean Issue, CW 4/21

Nebraska fifth in soybeans, CW 4/21

2001 Cropping Season

Selecting the right seed treatments, CW 10/13

Check yield trials before ordering seed, CW 10/13

Selecting soybean seed for disease management, CW 10/27

Early planted soybean yields, CW 10/27

Diseases

Late-season soybean diseases affecting seed quality and harvest decisions, CW 9/1

Molds pose particular threat in drought-stressed grains, CW 9/15

Selecting soybean seed for disease management, CW 10/27

Growth & Development

How will expected highs affect corn pollination and soybean development? , CW 6/30

Soybean inoculation failures: likely and unlikely causes, CW 7/14

Insurance tables aid in assessing damage, CW 7/28

Irrigating soybeans now provides best return in yield, CW 8/18

Harvest soybeans early to avoid overdrying, CW 9/1

Predicting the last irrigation, CW 9/1

Late-season growth stages of soybean, CW 9/1

Harvesting

Avoiding harvest losses part of Soybean Management Field Day, CW 8/4

Getting the most from drought-stressed crops, CW 8/18

Making silage from soybeans, CW 8/18

Late-season soybean diseases affecting seed quality and harvest decisions, CW 9/1

Harvest soybeans early to avoid overdrying, CW 9/1

Combine adjustment tips for soybeans, CW 9/1

Clean bins, treat grain to avoid insect losses during long-term storage, CW 9/15

Aerate stored grain to control temperature, CW 9/15

Early planted soybean yields, CW 10/27

Information Sources

Soybean Management Field Days August 15-18, CW 7/28

Pest Control

Mild winter = more bean leaf beetles, CW 4/21

Field trial update: Fungicides important to early planted soybeans, CW 5/12

Weeds ahead of schedule in soybeans, CW 5/19

Soybean leaf cupping factors, CW 6/23

Seedling diseases reported in soybeans , CW 6/30

Long-term research yields new way to manage bean leaf beetles, CW 7/21

Bacterial blight and bacterial pustule common in soybeans this year, CW 7/28

'New' insects possible visitors to southcentral Nebraska, CW 7/28

Kansas update: Southwestern corn borers at higher numbers than ever before, CW 7/28

Soybean pod mottle virus in many fields, CW 8/18

High numbers of caterpillars reported in soybeans, CW 9/1

Planting/Replanting

Seed treatments for soybeans — when to use, what to choose, CW 3/24

Early planted soybeans offer machinery management options, CW 3/24

Soybean, sorghum acres increase, corn decreases, CW 4/7

Recommended soybean seeding rates, CW 4/21

Planting soybeans to moisture: recommended planting depths for various soils, CW 4/21

Row spacing and planting options, CW 5/5

Model indicates how early soybean planting dates affect development, CW 5/26

Soybean inoculation failures: likely and unlikely causes, CW 7/14

Selection

Research ties yield reductions to glyphosate-tolerant soybeans, CW 4/21

Testing for quality soybean seed, CW 4/21

NU research shows Roundup Ready soybeans yield less than other soybeans., AN 5/19

Storage

Cool, aerate grain for successful storage, CW 10/13

Understanding convection currents in grain bins, CW 10/13

Weed Control

Planning early season weed control in soybean, CW 4/21

Herbicide replant options, CW 5/26

Weather and Climate

The greater U.S. grain market and the effects of this year's climate, CW 9/1

Cropping Conditions

Short-term moisture expected with longer term dry spell, CW 3/3

Soil moisture profile generally dry; plan for more efficient water use, CW 3/10

Historical patterns and cycles of spring and summer rainfall in Nebraska, CW 3/24

Soil moisture at 20" - 40" below wilting point, CW 4/7

Without rain, how will preemergence herbicides respond in the field?, CW 4/14

Drought update, CW 4/14

The drought persists, despite recent precipitation, CW 4/21

Corn and soybean planting are underway across Nebraska; effects of drought noticeable in pastures, AN 5/5

Crops and pests emerging early; timely scouting and response will be important, CW 5/12

After few rains to incorporate herbicides, catching grass escapes in corn, CW 5/12

And the rains came .... at least to part of Nebraska, CW 5/19

Despite recent rain, drought worsens, CW 5/26

Drought update: Southeast moves to "extreme" category, CW 6/9

Irrigation management in a dry year, CW 6/9

FSA approves only five Nebraska counties for grazing CRP, AN 6/9

As Nebraska's affected drought acres widens, NU irrigation and crop production specialists recommend changes to adjust to the developing situation., AN 6/9

18 counties receive CRP grazing release, CW 6/16

Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns declares Nebraska to be in a drought emergency., AN 6/16

Recent rains provide short-term relief, CW 6/23

Measuring soil moisture, CW 6/23

Crop ETs unusually high; schedule irrigations accordingly , CW 6/30

Why are ETs so high? , CW 6/30

July 5 updates on storm damage; crop condition; mid-year planting record, CW 6/30

Following some of the recent storms: Forage options, CW 6/30

33 counties released for CRP haying and grazing, CW 7/14

Assessing storm-damaged fields, CW 7/14

Drought monitor, CW 7/14

Insurance tables aid in assessing damage, CW 7/28

Timely rains continue to aid eastern Nebraska while drought worsens in southwest areas, CW 8/4

Molds pose particular threat in drought-stressed grains, CW 9/15

Assessing the need for a fall irrigation under dry conditions, CW 9/15

Consider seedbed, equipment when planting wheat into dry soils, CW 9/15

Experts assess drought indicators, outlook, CW 9/29

Skip fall tillage; conserve soil moisture, CW 9/29

Soil moisture depleted statewide, CW 9/29

Dry alfalfa fields may warrant additional irrigation this fall, CW 9/29

Cover crops can help reduce soil erosion, CW 9/29

No-till yields well in a drought year, CW 10/13

Temperature

How cold really are those lows within the plant's microclimate?, CW 4/28

Western Nebraska wheat suffers low temps, some damage, CW 5/19

Assessing wheat damage post frost, CW 5/19

Wheat crop continues to deteriorate with high temperatures at fill stage, CW 6/16

Mid-season stress most critical to corn, CW 6/23

Rains help, but higher temps expected , CW 6/30

How will expected highs affect corn pollination and soybean development? , CW 6/30

Cool, aerate grain for successful storage, CW 10/13

Understanding convection currents in grain bins, CW 10/13

Assessing forage quality after the frost, CW 10/13

Weed Control

Events

Nebraska weed tour dates set, CW 4/28

Weed tour dates set for June, CW 5/5

GardenFest June 3^rd at UNK, AN 5/12

NU weed tour itinerary revised, CW 6/9

Management

Weed management changes in a dry year, CW 3/10

WeedSoft options expanded to better meet individual needs, CW 3/10

Controlling winter annuals, CW 4/7

Achieving early weed control in corn, CW 4/7

Timing of weed control creates a dilemma for producers, CW 5/12

After few rains to incorporate herbicides, catching grass escapes in corn, CW 5/12

Weeds ahead of schedule in soybeans, CW 5/19

Herbicide replant options, CW 5/26

Managing weeds in a dry year, CW 6/16

Weed control after winter wheat, CW 8/18

Noxious Weeds

Purple loosestrife — Nebraska's newest noxious weed, CW 5/19

Controlling Canada thistle and leafy spurge, CW 6/9

Resistance

Preemergence weed management strategies in corn using herbicide resistant crops, CW 4/14

Managing your weed control strategy to avoid resistance development, CW 4/14

Planning early season weed control in soybean, CW 4/21

Herbicide options for sorghum increasing, CW 4/28

Weeds in alfalfa — when good stands go bad, CW 4/28

Wheat

Wheat survey projects yields at 15-114 bu/A, but only if soil moisture is recharged, CW 5/12

2001 Season

Nebraska's winter wheat: reviewing 2000, planning for 2001, CW 8/18

Weed control after winter wheat, CW 8/18

Preseason wheat picks and trial results, CW 8/18

Fall management affects wheat disease risk, CW 9/15

Consider seedbed, equipment when planting wheat into dry soils, CW 9/15

Selecting the right seed treatments, CW 10/13

Check yield trials before ordering seed, CW 10/13

Wheat production, CW 10/27

Diseases

Wheat diseases reported in plains states, CW 4/7

How to tell one wheat virus from another, CW 4/28

Wheat streak mosaic virus visible in western Nebraska wheat fields, CW 5/5

Barley yellow dwarf in oats and wheat, CW 5/26

Act now to prevent 2001 wheat disease, CW 7/28

Fall management affects wheat disease risk, CW 9/15

Harvest

Nebraska's winter wheat crop is forecast at 73.5 million bushels, down 15% from last year., AN 6/9

Wheat crop continues to deteriorate with high temperatures at fill stage, CW 6/16

2000 wheat production down 10%, CW 7/14

Clean bins, treat grain to avoid insect losses during long-term storage, CW 9/15

Aerate stored grain to control temperature, CW 9/15

Information sources

Workshops target the latest in wheat production, CW 3/24

Wheat Web sites offer latest findings, CW 3/24

Southeast wheat tour, CW 5/26

Nebraska wheat plot tours to be in June, CW 6/9

Pests

Be alert to army cutworms in wheat, alfalfa, CW 3/10

Consider chinch bug potential when replanting after wheat, CW 3/24

Warm, dry weather increases potential for serious Russian wheat aphid outbreaks, CW 5/5

Research is being conducted to limit damage to stored wheat from the lesser grain borer, rice weevil, red flour beetle and rusty grain beetle costing the U.S. wheat industry about $500 million annually., AN 5/5

Wheat disease update, CW 6/16

Planting/Replanting

Too late to spring seed winter wheat?, CW 3/10

Consider seedbed, equipment when planting wheat into dry soils, CW 9/15

Adjusting for late-seeded winter wheat, CW 10/13

Stand

Monitor small grains for signs of disease, stress, CW 3/10

Assessing stands, estimating wheat yields, CW 3/24

Spring nitrogen applications allow time to assess wheat stands, CW 3/24

How cold really are those lows within the plant's microclimate?, CW 4/28

Western Nebraska wheat suffers low temps, some damage, CW 5/19

Assessing wheat damage post frost, CW 5/19

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