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April 10, 2015

map of 7-day average soil temperatures at 4 inches — Seven-day average soil temperatures 4 inches below the soil surface under bare soil as of 7 a.m. Friday, April 10. This was the crop insurance initial planting date for much of Nebraska as set by USDA Risk Management Agency (see map).

Corn Production

Dryland Corn Seeding Rates for Western Nebraska. Based on UNL research, agronomist Bob Klein discusses how optimum seeding rates are affected by stored soil water, crop residue level, and hybrid selection and shares data and recommended populations.
Skip-Row Corn Planting. UNL research shows how skip-row planting can increase yield from dryland corn in western Nebraska, given there's enough wheat residue in the field.

Soybean Production

New Soybean Herbicides for 2015. Check out what these new tank mixes of existing modes of action can offer for your integrated weed management system.

Insect Management

Cutworm Scouting Urged in Western Nebraska. While levels are still low, two entomologists urge growers to scout their alfalfa and wheat now. Treatment thresholds, including for stressed wheat, are included.

Fertilizer Management

WWII Nitrogen Production Issues in Age of Modern Fertilizers. The third in this series to look at the history of fertilizer use and development for agriculture.

Weather

April Forecast. Al Dutcher looks at when we're likely to see further precipitation and urges farmers to watch forecasts and soil temps when starting to plant.
Nebraska Ag Climate Update for April. Tyler Williams takes a look at the weather record for March and what's predicted for planting season.

Cover Crops

Nebraska Farmers Invited to Contribute to National Cover Crop Survey. Input requested from both those growing and not growing cover crops.

Market Journal

View segments on soil moisture conditions and planting recommendations to avoid early season corn seedling diseases, a grain market update, and the forecast for the coming week.