Sometimes corn nematode damage is visible, as in this example of sting nematode damage, while in other cases, the first symptoms of nematode feeding may be reduced yields at harvest. Sample corn for nematodes 4-8 weeks after emergence. See more.

Crop Production

The following CropWatch stories and information resources address flood damage to crop production areas and rural homes.

• Crop Insurance Impacts of Recent Flooding, a June 15, 2010 CropWatch article
• Producers Experiencing Flood are Encouraged to Contact Their FSA Office, a June 14, 2010 release from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture
• Extension Disaster Education Network Flood, national Extension resources on flood damage to crops and homes; search for specific topics
• Prevented Planting Insurance Provisions: Flood, a USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) fact sheet
• How to File a Crop Insurance Claim, a USDA RMA fact sheet
• Crop Management Information for Flood-Damaged Field Crops, a Purdue University Department of Agronomy release
• Crop Insurance Impacts from Recent Flooding, a June 20, 2008 CropWatch article; reviewed June 14, 2010
• Delayed Planting and Replanting Evaluator, an Iowa State University fact sheet
• Delayed and Prevented Planting Provisions, an Iowa State University fact sheet
• Good Farming Practices Protect Your Investment in Crop Insurance, a USDA RMA fact sheet

Rural Homes and Water

• Drinking Water and Septic System Management after a Flood, on the UNL Water website

This is a developing Web resource so check back soon for additional stories and information.

Corn Production

• Sampling for Nematodes in Corn (How, When, and Why)
• Insect Light Trap Data Available Online

Weed Management

• Postemergence Control Of Glyphosate-Resistant Marestail/Horseweed in Corn and Soybeans

Soil Nutrition

• High Rainfall Levels May Lead to Nitrogen Deficiency in Corn

Extension Programs

• High Plains Ag Lab Celebrates 40th Year with Tour, Celebration June 17
• UNL Extension Organic Winter Wheat Tours June 23 and 24
• Panhandle Weed Science Tour June 24