University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension

June 26 & July 1, 2009

Symptoms of early (left) and advanced (right) bacterial stalk rot. See this week's story on diseases reported in corn.
For information and recommendations
on cutting crop input costs and improving your bottom line in 2009.

Corn Production
More Bacterial Diseases in Corn — Goss’s Wilt and Bacterial Stalk Rot Confirmed New story
Wheat Production
Disease Update: Scab Reported in Late Maturing Wheat New story
Fertility
Symptom Identification Key for Nutrient Deficiencies in Corn and Sorghum New story
Using Fertigation for Efficient Nitrogen Application
Soybean Production
It is Time to Scout for Soybean AphidsNew story
Soybean Aphid Management — A Step-by-Step Guide to ControlNew story
Timing of Post-Emergence Weed Control in Soybean
Pesticide Management
Avoiding Glyphosate and Atrazine Runoff and Groundwater Contamination
Steps for Avoiding Pesticide Run-off
EPA Revokes All Carbofuran Tolerances
Nebraska Department of Agriculture: Using and Disposing of Furadan
Weed Control
Glyphosate Brands and Generics Perform Equally Well
Research Report: Roundup Ready Crops Have Major Positive Impact on Tillage Practices
Tillage
A Report from the No-till On The Plains Bus TourNew story
Alfalfa and Forage Production
Controlling Summer Grasses In Alfalfa
Techniques for Using Hay Moisture Testers
The Good and Bad of Too Much Sweet Clover
Wildlife Management
When Bats Cross the Line, Take ActionNew story
Programs & Events
Midsummer Crop Diagnostic Clinics Offered near MeadNew story
Market Journal: As Temperatures Rise, Protect your Cattle
Alfalfa Field Day July 9 near Ord
No-Till Whirlwind Expo July 15 near Clarkson
AgNews
NDA: 1,700 Cattle Test Negative for Bovine TB in First Round of Tests Video clipNew story
Take Precautions Against Mosquitoes to Prevent West Nile VirusNew story
Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition Launches Rangeland Monitoring Program
Drought Tool Expands to 48 States
Pork and Transport Quality Assurance Certification Sessions Offered
Field Updates & USDA Reports
July 1 Field Update, Lancaster CountyNew story
Field Updates from Across the State
USDA: Nebraska Crop Conditions, June 28New story
USDA: Nebraska Crop Conditions, June 21
USDA Report: Manure Use for Fertilizer and Energy

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