Nebraska crop production & pest management information

Wheat Diseases Recent cool, wet conditions have been favorable for a number of wheat diseases. In this week's newsletter, learn how to differentiate rusts and the incidence and likelihood for other diseases.

May 17, 2013

Soybean Production

• Tracking Air and Soil Temperatures in Soybeans Planted April 29. A crop physiologist looks at temperature patterns and germination after early May snows interrupted planting.

 Wheat Disease

• Update on rusts, leaf spots, powdery mildew, viruses, and management.
• Differentiating the 3 Rust Diseases of Wheat. Identifying the type of rust and whether conditions are optimal for its development can help you better target management efforts.

Corn Production

•  Even with Treated Seed, Scout Corn for Early Season Insects. Cutworms, wireworms, white grubs and treatment.

Alfalfa Production

• Assess Condition of Alfalfa Fields at First Harvest. Checking stands now can help you re-evaluate your management plan and find solutions.

Farm Management

• Late Planting Provisions for Multiple Peril Crop Insurance. With the late spring and less than favorable planting conditions in some instances, what are your options if planting is delayed?  Also links to RMA FAQs for irrigated Nebraska producers facing limited water allocations this year.
• Implications of the Oil Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Requirements for Ag Operations. Is your farm affected? How do you write an SPCC plan?

Pesticide Safety

• Use DriftWatch to Stay Informed about Nearby Pesticide-Sensitive Crops. A reminder to those applying pesticides, particularly volatile herbicides like 2,4-D and dicamba, to avoid potential problems with their neighbors.

Market Journal

• Market Responses to Planting Delays, Rangeland Outlook, and More

Crop Reports

• Planting 'Fast and Furious' Once Rains Stopped, Temperatures Warmed Up. Extension field reports from across the state.
• Corn Planting 43% Complete; Wheat Condition Holds Steady

IANR & Extension Programs 

• Register Now for Nebraska No-till Bus Tour to North and South Dakota. Join the tour of no-till farms and research facilities and network with other farmers and speakers while you travel.
• Apply Now to Next LEAD Class.  Wanted: Thirty highly motivated people with demonstrated leadership potential.