Strengthening Nebraska's Agricultural Economy

• Which Bt Traits do You Need to Purchase for Your Fields? Being selective may help save you money.
• Caution Urged on Farm Leases. At first glance leasing farm equipment may seem preferable to buying in a tight year, but be sure to consider all the pros, cons, and tax implications.
• Reduce the Cost of Planting Roundup Ready Alfalfa
• How to Reduce On-Farm Drying Costs
• Reduce Drying Time and Energy Cost by Filling Bins in Layers

Wheat Production

• Cutworm Scouting Urged in Western Nebraska Wheat and Alfalfa
• Start Scouting for Wheat Diseases Now
• Cornhusker Economics: Costs of Reducing Potential Nitrogen Pollution in Wheat Production

Cover Crops

• Nebraska Part of National Research Initiative to Improve Cover Crops

Weed Management

• Status of Herbicide-Resistant Weeds in Nebraska

Alfalfa & Pasture Management

• Pre-Season Alfalfa Irrigation May be Advisable
• Consider Planting Grass-Alfalfa Mixtures This Year
• Use Care with Prescribed Burns of CRP, Pastures

IANR & Extension

• Market Journal: View segments on drones in agriculture, a market analysis with Roy Smith, adding manure applications in field crop production, weed management for 2017, and the forecast for the next week.
• Reminder: Women in Agriculture Conference April 7 in Sidney. Registration deadline March 31.
• LEAD Fellowship Applications Available for Group 37; Due June 15
• Program on Drones in Ag April 6 in Harrisburg