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March 31, 2006

Nutrient Management
UNL releases new nitrogen needs calculator for corn
Spring nitrogen management for winter wheat
Slow release nitrogen fertilizers may increase N efficiency
Using starter fertilizers for corn, grain sorghum, and soybeans
Applying manure before seeding alfalfa
Key Extension resource: Nutrient Management for Agronomic Crops in Nebraska
New version of Hybrid-Maize simulation software released
Planting Issues
Recommended seeding rate for irrigated corn
Seeding rates for skip-row rainfed corn
Recommended seeding rates for dryland corn
Recommended soybean seeding rate
Adjusting soybean rate for possible iron chlorosis
Recommended soybean seeding date
Weed Management
New herbicides and formulations for 2006
Disease Management
Downy mildew of alfalfa: Watch for it in early spring
Hay & Alfalfa Production
Salvaging poor wheat stands
Getting the most value from grazing CRP
People in the World of Ag
UNL student's internship leads to real-world understanding of plant breeding
Alum is new head of UNL Entomology Department
UNL hires dean for Curtis school and director for West Central REC
Phillips man named Nebraska Hall of Ag Achievement honoree, members inducted
Ag News
Agricultural land values up in Nebraska again
Partnership aims to commercialize UNL's beef/soy-based cholesterol-fighter
Field Updates, Programs & Resources
Field updates
USDA NASS report: Crop condition
USDA NASS report: Grain stocks
USDA NASS report: Cattle on feed
USDA NASS report: Hog inventory
UNL Water Conference set for May
NebGuides, NebFacts and Extension Circulars

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