Keith Glewen, Extension Educator in Saunders County: A few growers finished their first round of planting soybeans over the June 3 weekend. Unfortunately other growers are experiencing significant problems with soybean stand establishment as the result of hard and heavy rains May 18-21, resulting in a second round of planting. (6/5/17)
Jenny Rees, Extension Educator serving York, Seward, Clay, Nuckolls, Fillmore, Thayer Counties: We continue to monitor corn affected by what we believe to be wheat stem maggots planted into rye or wheat cover crop. Justin McMechan and Bob Wright took samples from affected fields across south-central Nebraska. More information with pictures of what to look for at http://jenreesources.com. (6/5/17)
