September 21, 2018

Corn and Soybean Production

Cercospora Purple Seed Stain and Blight in Some Nebraska Fields

High humidity and warm temperatures created conditions optimal for development of Purple Seed Stain and Blight in some Nebraska soybean fields.

New Methods Needed to Manage SCN in Soybean

Growers managing SCN may need to make some changes in the future to continue achieving control at the same level they expect now. As with other pest management strategies, an integrated, multi-method approach may offer the most benefits.

Weather

Figure 1. Map of the Midwest showing average date ranges for first 28°F freeze. (Source: Midwest Regional Climate Center)

Average First Freeze Dates for Nebraska

Statistics indicate that first freeze (28°F) trends for southeast Nebraska are changing, moving slightly later into the fall while those for northwest Nebraska, at the other end of the scale, are not changing. See average first freeze date ranges here.

Nebraska map showing departure from normal precipitation

A Recap of Weather and Its Effects on the 2018 Crop Season

Weather data and trends from April through August are reported here and help explain what you're seeing from the cab this fall.

Quote from the author, Al Dutcher: 'As fall progresses, most of the Corn Belt will likely deal with periods of heavy rainfall, interspersed with warm dry weather.'

El Nino Conditions Forecast for Fall-Winter

Climatologist Al Dutcher says there are initial signals of a developing El Nino event for this fall and winter, possibly leading to drier conditions in northwest Nebraska.

Farm Management

Illustration of negotiation zones leading to ZOPA bargaining range

Gold Star Negotiations: ZOPA

When negotiating, identifying the Zone of Possible Agreement (ZOPA) can help you more realistically find a "middle ground" that creates a win-win for both negotiators.

Farm Finance and Ag Law Clinics this October

Openings are available for one-on-one, confidential farm finance and ag law consultations being conducted across the state.

From Our Archive

Illustration of dimensions needed to estimate capacity of a partially filled round grain bin

How to Estimate Bushels of Grain in a Bin

With harvest underway or fast approaching, here are two methods for estimating the remaining storage capacity of a partially filled grain bin.

AgNews

Screen capture of Sept. 21, 2018 Market Journal

Market Journal Looks at Soybean Trade Issues, Soil Properties, and Farm Employees

On this week's Market Journal Frayne Olson, North Dakota State University Extension ag economist, discusses trade and storage issues for soybean as well as the current crop report. Other segments look at soil properties, alfalfa rotation, the forecast for next week, and the importance of investing in your employees.

Nebraskans recently honored at the National Soil and Water Conservation Society meeting

Soil and Water Conservation Society Honors Award Winners

The national Soil and Water Conservation Society as well as the Nebraska Chapter recognized and awarded a number of Nebraskans for their contributions to natural resource conservation.