University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Different colors are used to identify various seed treatments for today's crops.
(Photo by Brett Hampton)

March 10, 2006

Seed Treatments
. . . advantages and disadvantages
. . . on corn
. . . on soybean
. . . on sorghum
Wheat Production
Expected effects of mild winter on winter wheat diseases
Nebraska wheat disease update
Wheat variety, planting record
Sunflower Production
Three major oil types derive from sunflower seeds
Pesticides
Seventeen sites collecting waste pesticides and PCBs in March and April
Weather/Climate
Odds of soil moisture recovery by planting time small
Current conditions
Soil moisture reserves drop with warmer temperatures
Precipitation probabilities
Expected snow-pack
Reservoir levels and projected releases
Ag Briefs
Extension weed scientist honored
Farm numbers continue to decline
NebGuides, NebFacts and Extension Circulars
Forage production
Expect low hay yields from dryland fields
Upcoming Extension programs
Spatial Data Management (Prescription Maps), March 13, L.W. Chase Hall, UNL East Campus
Managing Corn for High Yield Using Hybrid-Maize Software: Hands-on Workshop
March 14, Lifelong Learning Center, Norfolk
March 17, UNL East Campus, Lincoln
Crop Genetic Engineering, March 14-15, UNL East Campus, Lincoln
Crop Scout Training for Pest Managers, March 20, UNL ARDC, near Mead
Comprehensive Nutrient Management: Phosphorus Index Training Workshop, March 17, Aurora, Technology Center

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