University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension

May 23, 2008, updated May 30

You won’t see these in a typical sugar beet field. John Thomas (left) and Rick Patrick, research technicians at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center, set up “cutworm corrals” around young beet plants in a research plot. Cutworms will be placed inside the enclosure, then different treatment methods will be studied to see what provides the best control. Learn more about PHREC research in this week's story by David Ostdiek.

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Disease Management
Managing Rust Diseases in Winter Wheat — 2008 Image noting this is a new story, posted May 30.
Risk Of Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) Of Wheat Is Moderate To High Image noting this is a new story, posted May 30.
Insect Management
Pink Form of Pea Aphid Found for First Time in Nebraska Alfalfa
Alfalfa Weevil Predictor Map Updated
Scout for Early Soil Insect Problems in Corn
Ag Climate Update
Wet, Cool Conditions Delay Corn a Week
Crop Production
Identifying Problems with Shallow Planted CornImage noting this is a new story, posted May 28.
How Long is Too Long for a Crop to be Under Water?Image noting this is a new story, posted May 28.
Water Resources
UNL Research Geared to Shift in Water Management Image noting this is a new story, posted May 28.
Real-Time Water Quality Information Available NationallyImage noting this is a new story, posted May 28.
Alfalfa and Forage Production
Match Hay Harvest Timing to Livestock Nutrient Needs
Pesticide Safety
Tips for Staying Safe When Transporting Pesticides
Pest Management
Using UNL's Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic
Weed Management
Rank Weed Species Competitiveness in Soybean
Controlling Buckbrush in Pasture
Step up Pasture Weed Management; Limit Cosmetic Control
Hoary Vervain Often Found in Overgrazed Pastures
Crop Reports
Field Updates — May 27
Field Updates — May 21Image noting this is a new story, posted May 28.
USDA: Crop Report — May 19
USDA: Crop Report — May 27Image noting this is a new story, posted May 28.
UNL Resources & Programs
UNL Panhandle Research Answers Ag Sector Questions
Market Journal: A European Ag Perspective on GMOs
AgNews
Farm Bill Positive for Western Nebraska Sugar Beet, Bean Growers – UNL EconomistImage noting this is a new story, posted May 28.
UNL Ag Economist: Ethanol Behind About 1.2% of U.S. Food Price Hike
UNL Offers New Turfgrass and Landscape Management Major
Events
Preregistration Urged for Safe Tractor, Machinery Operation Classes

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