September 6, 2013

Check out these audio stories featured on this week's Ag Almanac at agalmanac.unl.edu:

• Stalk Nitrate Testing — Conducting a stalk nitrate test this fall will help you grade your current nitrogen application rate. Source: Charles Shapiro, UNL Extension soils scientist
   
• Fall Weather Outlook — Many growers in Nebraska are concerned with impacts from recent high heat. Source: Al Dutcher, UNL Extension State Climatologist
   
• Aphid Speed Scout App — UNL Extension has developed an app to help soybean growers scout for aphids. Source: Wayne Ohnesorg, UNL Extension Educator in Madison County 
   
• Water Symposium and Water Law Conference — Learn more about the 2013 Water Symposium and Water Law Conference to be held October 15-16 in Lincoln. Source: Lorrie Benson, UNL Nebraska Water Center assistant director
   
• Republican River Dry Year Plans — Hear how Nebraska's new irrigation regulations are keeping Nebraska in compliance with the Republican River Basin Compact in dry years.  Source: Dave Aiken, UNL Extension Water Law Specialist

Emilee Dorn
Associate Producer