University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension

All links refer to archived stories in the 2001 Crop Watch newsletter or the AgNews section.

Alfalfa | Biotechnology | Corn | Cropping Systems | Crop Reports | Disease | Economics | Equipment | Farm Management | Fertility | Field Updates | Forestry | Harvest | Hay/Pastures | Herbicides | Horticulture | Informational Programs | Insects/Pests | Irrigation | Livestock | NU Plant & Pest Diagnostic Clinic | Personnel | Pesticide | Planting | Research | Safety | Soil | Sorghum | Soybeans | Weed Control | Weather/Climate | Wheat

Alfalfa
Slow alfalfa regrowth due to rain and bugs, CW 6/22
Managing seeding year alfalfa, CW 7/6
Adjust alfalfa cutting for the heat, CW 7/13
Planning the last alfalfa cutting, CW 8/31
Freeze changes plant metabolism, CW 9/14
Fertility
Yellow alfalfa may indicate lack of nitrogen; inability to form nodules in acid soils, CW 6/15
As a last option: Applying manure safely to alfalfa, CW 8/17
Harvest
Late alfalfa harvest may be risky, CW 9/14
Late alfalfa harvest may be advantageous, CW 9/28
Insects
Begin scouting for alfalfa weevils, CW 4/27
Alfalfa weevil predictor in southeast Nebraska, CW 5/11
Alfalfa weevil activity, CW 5/18
Is that four or five pairs of prolegs and a light or dark brown head?, CW 6/8
Spotted alfalfa aphid found in newly seeded alfalfa fields, CW 6/22
Caterpillars feeding in alfalfa and dry beans; scout sunflowers for head moths and seed weevils, CW 8/3
Garden webworms damaging alfalfa, CW 8/17
Entomologist's research addresses corn, soybean and alfalfa issues, CW 8/17
Grasshoppers damaging alfalfa seedlings, CW 8/31
Irrigation
Consider pre-season irrigation of alfalfa, CW 4/27
Irrigating alfalfa for root development, CW 8/17
Planting
Firm up alfalfa seedbeds before starting to plant, CW 4/13
Interseeding may save alfalfa stands damaged by winterkill, CW 5/4
Planting alfalfa in August, CW 8/3
Weed Control
Control weeds in alfalfa, CW 9/28

Biotechnology
Planning and placing Bt refuges in corn, CW 3/2
How much field buffer is enough in corn, CW 4/6
Take steps to limit unwanted pollen contamination, CW 4/6
Research part of producer project, CW 4/6
StarLink
Controlling volunteer StarLinkTM corn, CW 3/23
Nebraska ranks second in number of StarLinkTM acres, CW 3/23
Why StarLinkTM will be back this summer, CW 3/23
StarLinkTM web resources, CW 3/23

Corn
Nebraska tests for the Cry9(c) protein, CW 3/23
What's ahead for Nebraska's No. 1 crop?, AN 5/18
Soil erosion exposes corn roots, CW 5/25
Grazing dryland corn, CW 7/20
Forage options for damaged corn, CW 8/3
Don't delay making silage from injured corn, CW 8/17
Don't delay making silage from drought-injured corn, CW 8/31
Rains may lead to increased molds in corn, CW 9/28
Disease
Two new corn viruses discovered, AN 5/18
Greensnap issues, CW 6/22
Early season corn and soybean diseases, CW 6/22
Conditions right for foliar disease in corn, CW 7/20
Bacterial stalk rot injuring sprinkler irrigated corn, CW 8/3
Stalk rot diseases increasing in corn, CW 9/14
Fertility
Heavy rains lead to nitrogen leaching, CW 6/22
Nutrient deficiencies suspected, CW 6/29
Late season tests evaluate corn nitrogen status, CW 9/14
Did you change your nitrogen plan this year?, CW 9/14
Agronomy Journal Abstract: Comparison of late-season diagnostic nitrogen tests, CW 9/14
Insects
Insecticide seed treatments for corn 2001, CW 3/23
Potential for corn flea beetle damage reduced, CW 3/23
Watch seedlings for signs of southern corn leaf beetle, CW 5/11
Scout emerging corn for cutworms, CW 5/11
Early season pests damaging corn; scouting essential, CW 5/25
Begin scouting for stalk borers now, CW 5/29
Rootworm egg hatch detected, CW 6/8
Moths, moths, moths: They're everywhere, CW 6/8
Insects devastate some eastern fields, CW 6/15
Spring ECB moth flight is weak, CW 6/15
Scout for corn rootworm beetles, CW 7/13
Check corn roots for injury, CW 7/20
Watch for spider mites in corn and soybeans, CW 8/3
Pest resistance part of Wright's corn and soybean insect research, CW 8/3
2nd generation European corn borers in flight, CW 8/3
Entomologist's research addresses corn, soybean issues, CW 8/17
NU corn insect control reports, CW 9/28
Irrigation
Irrigating corn with high-nitrate water, CW 3/2
Bacterial stalk rot injuring sprinkler irrigated corn, CW 8/3
Planting
Planning and placing Bt refuges in corn, CW 3/2
How much field buffer is enough in corn, CW 4/6
Take steps to limit unwanted pollen contamination, CW 4/6
Research part of producer project, CW 4/6
NU crop specialist: Don't panic over corn planting yet, AN 5/11
Pollination
How high temps affect corn pollination, CW 7/13
StarLink
Controlling volunteer StarLinkTM corn, CW 3/23
Nebraska ranks second in number of StarLinkTM acres, CW 3/23
Why StarLinkTM will be back this summer, CW 3/23
StarLinkTM web resources, CW 3/23
Weed Control
Control volunteer herbicide-resistant corn, CW 4/20
Get a grip on postemergent weed control in corn, CW 5/18

Cropping Systems
No-till boosts yields, saves on equipment, fuel over time, AN 4/6
Wet weather may delay spring planting plans, AN 4/20

Crop Reports
2001 Soybean planting to increase based on higher grain production costs, AN 4/13
Prospective wheat plantings down 4% from 2000, AN 4/13
U.S. farm prices up, AN 5/4
Kansas plant disease report, AN 5/4
Crop-sized ring toss simplifies counts, 5/25
Cover crops offer many benefits, AN 8/31
USDA releases production report: Corn and soybeans down slightly, AN 9/14
First steps taken toward new farm bill, AN 9/14
Large government payments should be no surprise, AN 9/14
Fall grazing of crop residues calls for added attention, AN 9/28

Disease
Snow mold common in eastern Nebraska turf, CW 4/20
Fair safety steps can prevent disease spread to animals and humans, AN 6/22
Following stress, diseases now becoming more apparent, CW 8/17
Corn
Two new corn viruses discovered, AN 5/18
Early season corn and soybean diseases, CW 6/22
Conditions right for foliar disease in corn, CW 7/20
Stalk rot diseases increasing in corn, CW 9/14
Soybeans
Bean pod mottle virus increasing in state, CW 4/13
Is there more disease in Roundup Ready soybeans?, CW 4/13
Cool, wet weather brings out resilient fungi in soybean fields, CW 5/25
Early season corn and soybean diseases, CW 6/22
Watch soybean fields for charcoal rot, CW 8/17
Wheat
Check for signs of wheat disease at green-up, CW 3/16
Wheat disease update: Temperatures ideal for soil-borne wheat mosaic, CW 4/20
Wheat fields generally in good condition, CW 5/4
Wheat disease update, CW 6/8
Question custom combiners to avoid introducing karnal bunt, CW 6/15
Wheat leaf rust research keeps pace to provide resistance to new lines, CW 6/15
Kansas plant disease report, AN 6/22
Yeast debuts in tests on controlling wheat scab, AN 6/29

Economics
Legislature revisits property valuations, AN 4/6
WTO impacts on farm policy, AN 4/13
South American competition likely here to stay, AN 5/4
Gasoline Prices: Up or Down?, AN 5/11
A first look at tax cuts, AN 6/8
California policy issue important to Nebraska, AN 6/22
Commodity checkoff ruling could affect Nebrask, AN 8/3
The changing faces of Nebraska, AN 8/31
Energizing your community is the focus of this year's Rural Institute, AN 8/31

Equipment/Machinery
Improving tractor performance, CW 3/23
Duals may increase compaction, CW 3/23
Selecting the right sprayer nozzle tip for the job,CW 4/6
Presetting your planter,CW 4/6
Stopping algae, moss in nurse spray tanks, CW 4/6
No-till boosts yields, saves on equipment, fuel over time, AN 4/6
Check, repair irrigation system to avoid untimely breakdowns, CW 5/4
Wheat equipment quarantined , CW 7/6
Prepare grain bins, equipment before harvest, CW 8/31
Calibrating a yield monitor, CW 9/14
Take breaks and think safety first at harvest, CW 9/14
For safety's sake, doublecheck equipment before harvest, CW 9/14

Farm Management
Crop insurance subsidies increased; application deadline March 15, CW 3/2
Farm visitor policies may help prevent the spread of livestock diseases, AN 4/20
Comparing irrigation energy costs and alternative fuel sources, CW 4/27
Many factors influence farmers' crop decisions, CW 5/11
Local sites open to recycle pesticide containers, CW 6/15
Farmers urged to embrace change, CW 6/22
Government aid to agriculture: This year and beyond, AN 8/17
Farm income update, AN 8/17
Taking stock from the combine seat, CW 9/14
Protect grain quality with continual aeration, CW 9/14

Fertility
Special Focus Site: Managing nitrogen efficiently during periods of reduced availability
Reduce nitrogen and maintain yields; multi-plot research results show the thresholds, CW 3/2
Test soils for nitrates; adjust application rate accordingly, CW 3/2
Take credit for residual nitrogen sources, CW 3/2
Recent rains likely caused little loss of nitrogen, CW 5/11
Manure values added to on-line nitrogen calculator, CW 5/11
Adjusting for postemergence nitrogen application, CW 5/11
Using the PSNT for spring testing of nitrogen, CW 5/25
Alfalfa
Yellow alfalfa may indicate lack of nitrogen; inability to form nodules in acid soils, CW 6/15
Corn
Irrigating corn with high-nitrate water, CW 3/2
Heavy rains lead to nitrogen leaching, CW 6/22
Nutrient deficiencies suspected, CW 6/29
Late season tests evaluate corn nitrogen status, CW 9/14
Did you change your nitrogen plan this year?, CW 9/14
Agronomy Journal Abstract: Comparison of late-season diagnostic nitrogen tests, CW 9/14
Soybeans
Nitrogen deficiency and iron chlorosis examined, CW 6/22
Wheat
Topdressing nitrogen in winter wheat, CW 3/16
Heavy rains lead to nitrogen leaching, CW 6/22

Field Updates
Field Updates, March 2nd, CW 3/2
Field Updates, April 6th, CW 4/6
Field Updates, April 13th, CW 4/13
Field Updates, April 20th, CW 4/20
Field Updates, April 27th, CW 4/27
Field Updates, May 4th, CW 5/4
Field Updates, May 11th, CW 5/11
Field Updates, May 18th, CW 5/18
Field Updates, May 25th, CW 5/25
Field Updates, June 8th, CW 6/8
Field Updates, June 15th, CW 6/15
Field Updates, June 22nd, CW 6/22
Field Updates, June 29th, CW 6/29
Field Updates, July 6th, CW 7/6
Field Updates, July 13th, CW 7/13
Field Updates, July 20th, CW 7/20
Field Updates, August 3rd, CW 8/3
Field Updates, August 17th, CW 8/17
Field Updates, August 31st, CW 8/31
Field Updates, September 14th, CW 9/14
Ag Update, September 28th, CW 9/28

Forestry
Weed control in trees and shrubs,CW 4/6
Determining why pines aren't turning green, CW 4/6
Summer forestry course offered at peru state college, AN 5/25

Harvest
Avoiding harvest losses, CW 9/28
Green stems in soybeans complicate harvest, CW 9/28
Late alfalfa harvest may be risky, CW 9/14
Late alfalfa harvest may be advantageous, CW 9/28

Hay/Pastures
Wet hay needs special handling and storage, CW 6/22

Herbicides
New herbicides enter ag market, CW 3/16
Using Aim in spring grains, CW 3/16
New herbicide registrations and label changes, CW 5/18
The many faces of glyphosate, CW 5/18
Proso herbicide options limited, CW 6/8
Corn
Control volunteer herbicide-resistant corn, CW 4/20
Soybean
Identify critical period of weed control in soybean for most cost effective herbicide applications, CW 5/25

Horticulture
Nebraska homeowners should be on the lookout for snow mold damage, AN 4/6
"Backyard Farmer" launches 48th season in April, AN 4/6
Start fall gardening now for best results, AN 8/17

Informational Programs
Webcast speakers to address check-off programs, CW 3/2
Farmers to report on their research, CW 3/2
Women focus on ag marketing, CW 3/2
March 21 What's Shaping webcast to target operation costs, CW 3/16
Agreement makes nu's omega eggs, AN 3/23
Census says much about nebraska, AN 3/23
Updates to the 2001 Weed Management Guide, CW 4/6
Livestock odors and zoning on April 18 What's Shaping, CW 4/13
Field Scout Training May 23, CW 4/20
NU weed tour dates set for June 18-21, CW 4/20
NU conference offers suggestions on strengthening family, AN 4/20
Registration under way for 4-H camps, AN 4/20
Eastern Nebraska Field Crop Scout Training May 23, CW 4/27
June water and natural resources tour looks at urban water issues and needs, AN 4/27
Conference introduces youth to lawmaking process, AN 5/4
NCTA to host beef seminar June 18-22, AN 5/11
West Central REC Open House June 8, CW 5/18
Wheat variety tours to be held June 18-July 2, CW 5/25
Summer tours feature sustainable agriculture systems and marketing methods, CW 5/25
NU's Market Journal returns June 14, CW 5/25
Summer tours feature sustainable agriculture systems and marketing methods, CW 5/25
Summer Forestry course offered at peru state college, AN 5/25
Initiative 300 featured on June 14 Market Journal, CW 6/8
High Plains Ag Lab tour June 21, CW 6/8
High Plains Grass Field Day June 14, CW 6/8
Grazing advice available at conference Aug. 13-14, AN 6/8
NU to host grape and small fruit field day, AN 6/29
July 12 Market Journal focuses on new tax act, CW 7/6
Crop production field day July 20, CW 7/13
Deadline Aug. 31 for terminating oral farm leases, CW 8/3
Northeast crop nutrient tour Aug. 14, CW 8/3
Soybean management field days Aug. 14 -18, CW 8/3
Gudmundsen Field Day Aug. 29, CW 8/3
New web site offers information on biotech crops, CW 8/3
4-H centennial celebration to begin at State Fair, AN 8/17
4-H technology, fashion and livestock await visitors to State Fair, AN 8/17
Women in Agriculture: The Critical Difference Conference Sept. 13-14, CW 8/17
Introductory precision ag clinic Sept. 5 at ARDC, CW 8/31
NU sorghum research to be featured during tour, CW 8/31
Central Nebraska twilight tour, fry, CW 8/31
It's your turn: Tell us what you think, CW 9/28

Insects/Pests
NU recources for insect management on the Web, CW 4/27
Bean leaf beetles moving into fields, CW 5/18
ECB moth flight began May 15, CW 5/25
Common stalk borer, CW 6/15
Insects in the garden: not all are pests , AN 6/29
Western bean cutworm moth flight begins, CW 7/6
Grasshopper numbers growing severe, CW 7/6
Disease decimating thistle caterpillar populations, CW 8/3
Biting flies plague Nebraskans this summer, AN 8/3
Spider numbers up this fall, AN 9/28
Alfalfa
Begin scouting for alfalfa weevils, CW 4/27
Consider economic thresholds when treating for alfalfa weevils, CW 5/4
Alfalfa weevil predictor in southeast Nebraska, CW 5/11
Is that four or five pairs of prolegs and a light or dark brown head?, CW 6/8
Slow alfalfa regrowth due to rain and bugs, CW 6/22
Spotted alfalfa aphid found in newly seeded alfalfa fields, CW 6/22
Caterpillars feeding in alfalfa and dry beans; scout sunflowers for head moths and seed weevils, CW 8/3
Garden webworms damaging alfalfa, CW 8/17
Grasshoppers damaging alfalfa seedlings, CW 8/31
Corn
Insecticide seed treatments for corn 2001, CW 3/23
Potential for corn flea beetle damage reduced, CW 3/23
Watch seedlings for signs of southern corn leaf beetle, CW 5/11
Scout emerging corn for cutworms, CW 5/11
Early season pests damaging corn; scouting essential, CW 5/25
Begin scouting for stalk borers now, CW 5/25
Rootworm egg hatch detected, CW 6/8
Moths, moths, moths: They're everywhere, CW 6/8
Insects devastate some eastern fields, CW 6/15
Spring ECB moth flight is weak, CW 6/15
Scout for corn rootworm beetles, CW 7/13
Check corn roots for injury, CW 7/20
Watch for spider mites in corn and soybeans, CW 8/3
Pest resistance part of Wright's corn and soybean insect research, CW 8/3
2nd generation European corn borers in flight, CW 8/3
Entomologist's research addresses corn, soybean issues, CW 8/17
NU corn insect control reports, CW 9/28
Sorghum
Chinch bug update, CW 6/22
Greenbugs in sorghum, CW 6/22
Soybeans
Fieldcrop pests: Thistle and red admiral caterpillars; wooly bear caterpillars; and alfalfa butterflies, CW 6/29
Estimating insect defoliation losses to establish need for treatment, CW 7/6
Long-term research yields new concept for managing bean leaf beetles in soybeans, CW 7/20
Thistle caterpillars in soybeans, CW 7/20
Watch for spider mites in corn and soybeans, CW 8/3
Pest resistance part of Wright's corn and soybean insect research, CW 8/3
Managing late season bean leaf beetles, CW 8/17
Entomologist's research addresses corn, soybean issues, CW 8/17
Southwestern corn borer and soybean stalk borer, CW 9/14
Sunflowers
Thistle caterpillars and sunflower head moths, CW 7/20
Wheat
Watch for early insect pests in wheat, CW 3/16
Building a wireworm bait trap, illustrated, CW 3/23
Numerous and varied insects reported in Panhandle fields, CW 6/15
Chinch bug update, CW 6/22

Irrigation
Comparing irrigation energy costs and alternative fuel sources, CW 4/27
State's irrigation reservoirs and subsoil moisture reserves low, CW 4/27
Check, repair irrigation system to avoid untimely breakdowns, CW 5/4
Irrigated pasture may be a viable option, CW 5/11
Count costs of ownership and operation toward irrigation system feasibility, CW 5/11
On-line resource helps you customize your irrigation comparison, CW 5/11
Center pivots water nearly two-thirds of state's irrigated acres, AN 8/3
Sprinkler irrigation use could reduce groundwater nitrate levels, CW 8/31
Alfalfa
Consider pre-season irrigation of alfalfa, CW 4/27
Irrigating alfalfa for root development, CW 8/17
Corn
Irrigating corn with high-nitrate water, CW 3/2
Bacterial stalk rot injuring sprinkler irrigated corn, CW 8/3
Soybeans
Timing soybean irrigation for optimum efficiency Agnews , CW 6/29
Soybeans enter critical, yield-limiting stage for irrigation, CW 8/3
Don't stop irrigating soybeans too soon, CW 8/31
Wheat
Spring irrigation -- when is it needed in wheat?, CW 3/16

Livestock
Livestock odors and zoning on April 18 What's Shaping, CW 4/13
Farm visitor policies may help prevent the spread of livestock diseases, AN 4/20
NCTA to host beef seminar June 18-22s, AN 5/11
NU heifer development research yields surprises, AN 5/18
Cattle and sheep for fair exhibits must not be fed prohibited mammalian proteins, AN 6/22
Nebraska cattle on feed down slightly, AN 6/29
Nebraska hog inventory unchanged from a year ago, AN 7/6
Watch feedlot cattle for signs of heat stress, AN 7/6
Potato vines can be deadly to cattle and other livestock, AN 8/3
Potatoes as cattle feed?, AN 8/3
Market Journal looks at electronic BOT trading and livestock issues, CW 9/14

NU Plant & Pest Diagnostic Clinic
Qualilty samples help improve diagnoses, CW 5/18
Tips for collecting and sending a sample, CW 5/18

Personnel
Nutrient management specialist joins agronomy faculty, CW 3/16
Kappler joins NU Extension weed science team, CW 4/6
Nebraska Hall of Agriculture Achievement Honors Hollis "Holly" Miller, CW 4/13
Broken Bow Bison Ranch wins Nebraska EDGE honor, AN 5/11
IANR appoints interim associate vice chancellor, AN 8/3
Nebraska AgRelations Council names Blezek as 2001 honoree, AN 8/17

Pesticide
Selecting the right sprayer nozzle tip for the job, CW 4/6
Pesticide storage and security, CW 9/28

Planting
Forages may be next best replant option after storms, CW 6/29
Alfalfa
Firm up alfalfa seedbeds before starting to plant, CW 4/13
Interseeding may save alfalfa stands damaged by winterkill, CW 5/4
Planting alfalfa in August, CW 8/3
Corn
Planning and placing Bt refuges in corn, CW 3/2
How much field buffer is enough in corn, CW 4/6
Take steps to limit unwanted pollen contamination, CW 4/6
Research part of producer project, CW 4/6
NU Crop Specialist: Don't panic over corn planting yet, AN 5/11
Nutrient Management for Agronomic Crops in Nebraska , CW 6/15
Disease
Plant Disease Central: pdc.unl.edu, CW 6/15
Equipment
Presetting your planter,CW 4/6
Soybeans
Poor germination, shortages plague soybean seed supply, CW 3/2
Planting soybeans: Seed quality factors to consider this season, CW 4/13
Forage soybeans offer unique high protein benefits, CW 4/13
2001 Soybean Planting To Increase Based on Higher Grain Production Costs, AN 4/13
Soybean planting date issues for 2001, CW 4/20
When is replanting the best alternative for soybeans?, CW 5/25
Treat soybean seed when replanting, CW 6/8
Wheat
Prospective wheat plantings down 4% from 2000, AN 4/13

Research
Farmers to report on their research, CW 3/2
Using Aim in spring grains, CW 3/16
Public wheat breeding programs lead to advances, CW 3/16
University of Nebraska's 2001 Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Survey, AN 3/23
Listening to larvae, AN 4/6
Crops and conservation tillage glean carbon for the land, AN 4/6
ARS and industry test new vegetable oils as industrial lubricants, AN 4/6
How much field buffer is enough in corn, CW 4/6
Research part of producer project, CW 4/6
ARS Scientists and BASF Corporation Join Forces, AN 4/27
High-Tech research spells trouble for soybean nematodes, AN 4/27
Soybean hulls eyed for wastewater filtering, AN 4/27
Producer group researches, assesses emerging technologies, CW 5/4
Shapiro research targets nutrient use efficiencie, CW 6/8
Integrated weed research is multi-faceted at Northeast REC and Haskell Ag Lab, CW 6/22
Market Journal discussion to focus on farm biosecurity, CW 6/22
Elmore researches seed selection, cultural practices, crop production efficiencies, CW 6/29
Nelson coordinates NU variety testing, CW 7/13
Lyon's research addresses new crop rotations, CW 7/20
Researchers clone powderly mildew resistance gene for small grains , AN 9/14
Clinic identifies variety of diseases, CW 9/28
Poll shows rural communities holding their own, AN 9/28

Safety
Tornado records, quirks occurred in 2000, AN 4/20

Soil
Test soils for nitrates; adjust application rate accordingly, CW 3/2
Avoid tilling wet soil and causing compaction, CW 4/6
Abundant moisture signals end to Nebraska's drought, AN 5/11
Research explores how to reintroduce native soil fungi, AN 5/18
Deep soil moisture recharging well, CW 5/18
Soil erosion exposes corn roots, CW 5/25
Saturated soils and the effect on soil nitrogen, CW 6/8
Deja vu? Some areas moving toward drought , CW 7/6
Rain quite welcome, but soil moisture still lacking, CW 7/13
Soil moisture levels expected to be good by spring, CW 9/28
New method to measure water and chemical movement in soil, AN 9/28

Sorghum
Sorghum offers advantages in crop rotations, CW 4/27
Weed control in sorghum, CW 4/27
Greenbugs in sorghum, CW 6/22

Soybeans
Study of glyphosate's effect on nodulation is inconclusive, CW 4/13
Soybean aphid in the Midwest, not yet in Nebraska, CW 4/13
Organic soybeans: High quality warrants higher income potential, CW 4/20
Soybean hulls eyed for wastewater filtering, AN 4/27
Should poor quality soybean seed be treated?, CW 4/27
This year's fragile soybean seeds need special care, AN 4/27
High-tech research spells trouble for soybean nematodes, AN 4/27
A new way of looking at soybean breeding, AN 6/22
USDA research: Producing bin-busting soybean yields, AN 6/22
Healthful soybean oil from the southeast to be evaluated, AN 7/20
Soybean stand reduction is dramatic with just 10% decrease in seed germination, CW 8/31
Check soybean nodulation for future reference, CW 9/14
Supercharging soybeans, AN 9/14
Disease
Bean pod mottle virus increasing in state, CW 4/13
Is there more disease in Roundup Ready soybeans?, CW 4/13
Cool, wet weather brings out resilient fungi in soybean fields, CW 5/25
Early season corn and soybean diseases, CW 6/22
Watch soybean fields for charcoal rot, CW 8/17
Fertility
Nitrogen deficiency and iron chlorosis examined, CW 6/22
Harvest
Harvest soybeans early to avoid overdrying, CW 8/31
Green stems in soybeans complicate harvest, CW 9/28
Insects
Fieldcrop pests: Thistle and red admiral caterpillars; wooly bear caterpillars; and alfalfa butterflies, CW 6/29
Estimating insect defoliation losses to establish need for treatment, CW 7/6
Long-term research yields new concept for managing bean leaf beetles in soybeans, CW 7/20
Thistle caterpillars in soybeans, CW 7/20
Watch for spider mites in corn and soybeans, CW 8/3
Pest resistance part of Wright's corn and soybean insect research, CW 8/3
Managing late season bean leaf beetles, CW 8/17
Entomologist's research addresses corn, soybean issues, CW 8/17
Irrigating
Don't stop irrigating soybeans too soon, CW 8/31
Planting
Poor germination, shortages plague soybean seed supply, CW 3/2
Planting soybeans: Seed quality factors to consider this season, CW 4/13
Forage soybeans offer unique high protein benefits, CW 4/13
2001 Soybean planting to increase based on higher grain production costs, AN 4/13
Soybean planting date issues for 2001, CW 4/20
When is replanting the best alternative for soybeans?, CW 5/25
Treat soybean seed when replanting, CW 6/8
Weed Control
Early season weed control in soybean, CW 4/13
Tips for controlling problem weeds in soybeans, CW 6/8
Postemergence weed control in soybeans, CW 6/8
Extended weed control may be needed in soybeans this year, CW 6/15
Soybeans may need extra weed control, CW 7/20

Weather and Climate
Precipitation and temperature forecasts mixed for spring and summer (includes temperature and rainfall maps), CW 3/16
Climate factors affecting 2001 production, CW 4/13
NU Climatologist: Don't overlook dangers of flash floods, lightning, AN 4/20
Wet weather may delay spring planting plans, AN 4/20
Recent rains likely caused little loss of nitrogen, CW 5/11
Insects devastate some eastern fields, CW 6/15
Assessing hail and wind damage, CW 6/22
Deja vu? Some areas moving toward drought , CW 7/6
A climatologist's perspective on the ups and downs of rainfall, AN 7/6
Rain quite welcome, but soil moisture still lacking, CW 7/13
Rains may lead to increased molds in corn, CW 9/28
Cooler, wetter fall and warmer winter forecast, CW 9/28

Weed Control
Stopping algae, moss in nurse spray tanks, CW 4/6
Updates to the 2001 Weed Management Guide, CW 4/6
Winter annuals likely unchecked by long, cold winter, CW 4/20
Optimizing critical period of weed control offers cost and environmental benefits, CW 5/11
The many faces of glyphosate, CW 5/18
Corn
Controlling early season weeds in corn, CW 4/6
Get a grip on postemergent weed control in corn, CW 5/18
Forestry
Weed control in trees and shrubs, CW 4/6
Noxious Weeds
Purple loosestrife -- getting control before it's widespread, CW 6/8
Integrating control of purple loosestrife, CW 7/6
Sorghum
Weed control in sorghum, CW 4/27
Soybean
Early season weed control in soybean, CW 4/13
Identify critical period of weed control in soybean for most cost effective herbicide applications, CW 5/25
Tips for controlling problem weeds in soybeans, CW 6/8
Postemergence weed control in soybeans, CW 6/8
Extended weed control may be needed in soybeans this year, CW 6/15
Soybeans may need extra weed control, CW 7/20
Sunflower
Spartan granted Section 18 for sunflowers,CW 4/20
Wheat
Controlling winter annual weeds in wheat, CW 3/23
Thin wheat stands may need harvest aid weed treatments, CW 6/8
Controlling trouble weeds after wheat harvest, CW 7/6

Wheat
Web site offers additional wheat production info, CW 3/16
Public wheat breeding programs lead to advances, CW 3/16
Wheat variety tours to be held June 18-July 2, CW 5/25
Assessing stands and recropping options, CW 5/25
Nebraska wheat crop up from last year, CW 6/15
Cutting wheat for hay may fit your operation, CW 6/15
Wheat production forecast up 3% from last year, AN 6/29
White wheat gaining a toehold, CW 7/20
Recommended best practices for wheat in 2002, CW 8/17
Wheat insurance deadline Sept. 30, CW 9/14
Disease
Check for signs of wheat disease at green-up, CW 3/16
Wheat disease update: Temperatures ideal for soil-borne wheat mosaic, CW 4/20
Wheat fields generally in good condition, CW 5/4
Wheat disease update, CW 6/8
Question custom combiners to avoid introducing karnal bunt, CW 6/15
Wheat leaf rust research keeps pace to provide resistance to new lines, CW 6/15
Kansas plant disease report, AN 6/22
Yeast debuts in tests on controlling wheat scab, AN 6/29
Plan now to prevent wheat diseases in 2002, CW 8/3
Fertility
Topdressing nitrogen in winter wheat, CW 3/16
Heavy rains lead to nitrogen leaching, CW 6/22
Fertilizing winter wheat: Test for nitrogen, phosphorus, CW 8/31
Field Survey
Preliminary signs indicate a healthy wheat crop, CW 3/16
Wheat fields generally in good condition, CW 5/4
Wheat crop "poor to fair", CW 5/11
Insects
Watch for early insect pests in wheat, CW 3/16
Building a wireworm bait trap, illustrated, CW 3/23
Numerous and varied insects reported in Panhandle fields , CW 6/15
Irrigation
Spring irrigation -- when is it needed in wheat?, CW 3/16
Harvest
Low test weights, price discounts typical of much of this year's wheat harvest, CW 7/13
Planting
Prospective Wheat Plantings Down 4% from 2000, AN 4/13
Production
NU resources focus on winter wheat production, CW 8/17
Federal economic research addresses effect of crop insurance on wheat production, CW 8/17
Top wheat production in 2001: Wahoo, Millennium and Alliance, CW 8/31
Weed Control
Controlling winter annual weeds in wheat, CW 3/23
Thin wheat stands may need harvest aid weed treatments, CW 6/8
Controlling trouble weeds after wheat harvest, CW 7/6
Yields
Estimating yields in early season winter wheat, CW 3/16
June rains may aid wheat yields, CW 6/8
Stripe rust may lower Nebraska wheat yield, AN 7/6
Wheat yields better than expected, CW 8/3


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