On this week's Market Journal Bob Klein, UNL Extension western Nebraska crops specialist, discusses why timely weed control after wheat harvest will benefit next year's crop. Nebraska research has shown that not controlling weeds directly after wheat harvest can equate with a soil moisture loss of as much as three inches. And that water loss can equate to a yield loss of 30 bu/ac in next year's corn or sorghum crop.

Also see two stories by Klein in this week's CropWatch:

• Control Volunteer Winter Wheat Now for Higher Yields Next Year
• Controlling Weeds Post-Harvest in Winter Wheat

Also from the July 18 Market Journal:

• Planting Forages into Wheat Stubble — Aaron Berger, UNL Extension Educator, discusses options for planting forages into irrigated wheat stubble, including when to use spring or summer annuals.
   
• Managing Spray Drift — Greg Kruger, UNL Extension cropping systems specialist, talks about what growers can do to manage drift. One of the first things is to understand the chemical product, being sure to use the labeled rate and customize the application to the best use for the product. He also describes why it's important to select the appropriate nozzle for intended droplet size to minimize drift.
   
• Market Analysis — Jeff Peterson, Heartland Farm Partners president, analyzes regional and national crop conditions, possible market rallies, and fund positions in both markets.The USDA is expecting record corn yields and record soybean production for the 2014 harvest. Current condition ratings are the highest since 2004 for corn and the best since 1994 for soybeans.
   
• Weather Forecast — State Climatologist Al Dutcher gives his forecast for the coming week.

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