University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension

September 28, 2007; updated October 5

An enlarged (20 X) view of a leaf lesion of soybean rust containing pustules. Within the white circle the pustules are risen up from the lesion, and are volcano shaped.
An enlarged (20 X) view of a soybean rust lesion with pustules. Within the white circle the pustules have formed a volcano-shaped mass extending up from the lesion. See the full story. (Photo by Seth Watson)

Disease Management

Soybean Rust Confirmed for First Time in Nebraska
Soybean Rust Spreads North to Southern Kansas
Elevated Aflatoxin Concentrations in Some Southeast Nebraska Corn
Market Journal: Aflatoxin and Corn Diseases
Grain Storage
Control Stored Grain Temperature with Aeration
Equipment, Bin Maintenance Important Steps Toward Successful Grain Storage
Tips for Reducing Energy Costs When Drying Grain
Planning for Temporary Grain Storage
Soil Conservation
Scout Fields at Harvest for Potential Conservation Measures
Soil Fertility
Soil Test This Fall to Determine Fertilizer Need
Forage and Pasture Production
Target Thistle Control this October
Be Alert to Hazards of Freeze-damaged Forages
Plan Fall Grazing to Maintain Healthy Grass
Field Updates and USDA Reports
Field Updates
USDA: Crop Condition Report
USDA: Nebraska Grain Stocks
Nebraska Hog Inventory up 5%; U.S. up 3%
USDA: Wheat and Oat Harvest Report
AgNews
U.S. Pork Center and UNL Announce Swine Education Opportunities on the Web
Poll: Rural Nebraskans Worried About Health Care in Retirement
Rural Nebraskans Hope For, But Don't Count On, Early Retirement
USDA Research Update: Bridging Bioenergy and Conservation with Switchgrass

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