Bins bursting with corn spewing into floodwaters just on the other side of the Missouri River in southwest Iowa. See CropWatch for information on how to manage flood-damaged grain and why contaminated grain can't be blended or used for feed. (Photo by John Wilson)
CropWatch April 5, 2019
Looking for more flood response and recovery information? Check out flood.unl.edu
Figure 1. Stress levels are high in the farming community this year, given low commodity prices and widespread flood damage. An April 23 Nebraska Extension webinar looks at the causes of stress for farm families and offers strategies for managing stress to stay well.
A free Nebraska Extension webinar ― Wellness in Tough Times ― will be offered at noon on April 23 to help farm and ranch families respond to the stressors brought on by the recent disasters and difficult economic environment.
Over 100 participants in 49 teams will be competing in this year's UNL-TAPS competitions for irrigated corn, irrigated sorghum, and Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI). Based on program success in the first three years, Oklahoma State University has started OSU-TAPS.
How well are we managing N fertilizer in corn and where can we improve to increase economic and environmental benefits.This article looks at sources of N fertilizer losses, input efficiencies and other factors.
In a rush to get into corn and soybean fields this spring, don't take your alfalfa for granted. Evaluate your stands and consider whether changes are needed for top production potential this year.
If your pastures often grow too fast in spring yet run out in summer, change fertilizer timing. You’ll get more grass when you want it and possibly save some money.
Have you been plagued by rain damaging your high quality hay just as you are preparing to bale? Consider wrapping slightly tough hay in plastic to improve forage quality and reduce weather losses.
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Figure 1. Honorees Bob Dickey (left) and Al Svajgr offer remarks at the Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement banquet March 29 in the Nebraska East Union. (University Communication)
The Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement honored Laurel farmer Bob Dickey and Diller livestock producer Al Svajgr and elected new members at its annual banquet March 29.
LEAD 37 fellows pose at the European Commission office in Brussels, Belgium, during their international study/travel seminar. Applications for Group 39 are now being accepted.
Fellowship applications for Nebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) Group 39 are now available for men and women involved in production agriculture or agribusiness. Application deadline is June 15.
