University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension
Heavy rains over the weekend in southeast Nebraska left fields and seedlings flooded. Given the moist conditions and warmer temperatures this week, UNL plant pathologists urge producers to watch for diseases in corn and soybean seedlings. Wheat and alfalfa already are showing severe damage in some fields. For information about how flooding affects crops, check the June 27, 2003 CropWatch. (IANR Photo by Brett Hampton.)

May 11, 2007

Disease Management
Leaf Fungal Diseases Severely Damaging Alfalfa
Beware of Seedling Diseases Following Recent Rains
Leaf Rust Confirmed in Nebraska Wheat
Insect Management
Scout Emerging Soybeans for Bean Leaf Beetles
Identify and Treat Aphids in Wheat
Central and Southwest Rangeland at High Risk for Grasshoppers
Planting
Increased Planting Speed Can Cost Yields
Duration, Temperature of Flood Waters Dictate Extent of Crop Damage
Understanding Types of Field Flooding
Weather
More Storms and Rain Likely in May
Alfalfa and Forage Production
Fertilizing Cool-season Grasses in May
Consider Growing Summer Annual Forages To Replenish Feed Supplies
Tips for Growing Successful Oat Pastures
Weed Management
Controlling Problem Weeds in Roundup-Ready Soybean with Soil-applied Herbicides
Soybean Row Spacing Affects Velvetleaf Competitiveness
Control Winter Annuals To Conserve Moisture
Extension Programs
UNL Field Scout Training is Monday, May 14, at Mead; Places Still Available (see previous details)
Market Journal: Cellulosic Ethanol
May 18 Seminar Explores Flexible Summer Fallow in the Northern High Plains
AgNews
Be on the Lookout for Mold Damage Following Heavy Rains
Crop Reports
Field Updates
USDA Crop Report
USDA Report: Nebraska Wheat Production Forecast and Hay Stocks

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