Farmer Research Working with Extension educators and specialists, farmers are tackling their questions and conducting  replicated field trials to find the solutions. Learn MORE
Grasshopper Threat Early indications are that rangeland in the western half of Nebraska is at moderate to high risk of hopper damage this year. Learn MORE

 April 9, 2010

Insect Management

• Western Nebraska Rangeland at High Risk for Grasshopper Damage
• Nebraska Corn at Low Risk for Stewart’s Wilt and Flea Beetle Damage

Weed Management

• Recommendations for Controlling Winter Annual Weeds
• Practical and Economic Impacts of Not Controlling Winter Annuals
• Calibrating a Handheld Sprayer

Research

• Nebraska Farm Research Answers Producer Questions

Pesticide Safety

• Tips for Avoiding Pesticide Poisoning

 Alfalfa & Forage Production

• Weed Control in Spring-Seeded Alfalfa
• Adjust Alfalfa Management for this Season’s Conditions
• Replacing Alfalfa with Grass-Alfalfa Mixtures 

Extension Resources & Programs

• Crop Production Clinic Videos Now Available Online
• Market Journal: Corn Seeding Dates & Rates

USDA & Ag Reports

• Nebraska Weather & Crops, April 12, 2010 USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office