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April Showers

 Much of Nebraska, except the Panhandle, received at least 2 inches of rain this week, with areas of central Nebraska receiving five inches or more, leading to further planting delays. CropWatch offers daily updates of precipitation and soil temperature readings across the state. (Map provided by Al Dutcher, State Climatologist)

April 27, 2007

Corn Production
Delayed Corn Planting — Costs and Considerations
When Should You Consider a Shorter Season Hybrid?
Nebraska Irrigated Corn Averages 184.8 bu/ac in 2006
Weather
Streamflows Up; More Rain Predicted
Wheat Production
Freeze-Damaged Wheat Responding to Warmer Temperatures
Consider Herbicide Carryover When Recropping After Wheat
Weighing your Options for Damaged Wheat
Sorghum Production
Section 18 Exemption Granted for Lumax in Grain Sorghum
No-till Production
Water Savings with Residue Management and No-till
Alfalfa Production
Models Predict Potential for Alfalfa Weevil Feeding
AgNews
Market Journal: Temperature Rise Expected on the Great Plains
UNL Plant Scientists Uncover Immune System Clues
Nebraska Cattle on Feed up 3%; U.S. Down 1%
High Corn Prices Mean Cattlemen Need to Explore Ways to Make Profits
Crop Reports
Nebraska Field Reports
Nebraska Crop Condition

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