Crop Watch, March 28, 2008: Crop production and pest management news and details of UNL Extension's winter crops programs; <p> <p><p>

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension

With dry conditions the norm in much of western Nebraska, dryland winter wheat stands in some areas are patchy while others are greening up well. In this week's CropWatch — the Wheat Issue — UNL crop and pest specialists discuss soil nutriton and plant protection as well as the current state of the crop in western Nebraska and how to assess damage.

March 28, 2008, updated March 31

Focus on Wheat

USDA Reports: USDA: Nebraska Increasing Soybean, Dry Edible Bean and Sugarbeet Acres; Decreasing Corn; USDA: Nebraska Grain Stocks
Wheat Production: Managing Nitrogen in Winter Wheat; Combining Weed and Feed Treatments; Wheat Condition in Western Nebraska; Assessing Potential Damage And Estimating Yields; Timing Wheat Fungicide Applications for Top Effect; Managing Wheat Diseases for Higher Yields
Weed Management: WeedSOFT Tank-Mix Tool Calculates, Generates Load Ticket
Equipment: Tune up Planters to Improve Crop Yields, Quality, Ease of Harvest
Alfalfa & Forage Production: Using Rhizobium Inoculants For Legumes; Control Weeds Early In Spring-Seeded Alfalfa; Early Graze To Control Weeds In Native Pastures
Farm Management: Managing Financial Risk During a Boom Period
Extension Resources & Programs: Market Journal: Fertilizer Additives may be Economical this Year
AgNews: Quality of Life is Panhandle’s Strongest Selling Point, UNL Study Indicates; Beef Specialist to Direct UNL's Northeast Research and Extension Center; Celebrate with CASNR April 12-19; NOAA Predicts Continued Flooding Problems

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© 2008 by the University of Nebraska

Published by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperating with the counties and the U.S. Department of Agriculture

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran's status, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.




© 2008 by the University of Nebraska

Published by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperating with the counties and the U.S. Department of Agriculture

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran's status, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.