University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension

Tractor Test Museum Open House May 6

See more in this week's CropWatch about Saturday's museum open house. Take in the special exhibits and show or stop by when you're in Lincoln.

And don't forget other East Campus sites, including theNebraska Statewide Arboretum, UNL Dairy Store, International Quilt Study Center , and the The Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery. Check their web sites for hours of operation.

May 5, 2006

Disease Management
Beware of pythium diseases following recent cool, wet weather
Soybean Production
Early soybean planting dates – the route to higher yields
Tips for maximizing yield with early planted soybean
Insect Management
Scout emerging soybeans for bean leaf beetles
Even with seed treatments and Bt corn hybrids: Scout emerging corn for insect pests
Weed Management
How insects influence the timing of weed management in soybeans
Preemergence corn herbicides applied postemergence
Alfalfa & Pasture Production
Time-saving tips for planting alfalfa
Spray Roundup Ready alfalfa early; eliminate non-resistant plants
Cutting excess spring pasture for hay
Field updates and Ag Meetings
Field updates -- reports from across the state
Tractor Test Museum Open House May 6
Adaptive management strategies may be answer to water disputes
Research update: Crop antifreeze
Market Journal: Nebraska beef industry
Farm Mediation Clinics

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