CropWatch Index of Stories
Problems with water distribution from center pivot irrigation systems are more visible this year under extreme drought conditions. Research shows fixing these problems can save 20-40 bu/ac. More
Scott and Richard Block of Lancaster County tested their combine in the field late this week before taking it back to the shop to make some changes. Harvesting droughty crops will require some combine adjustments this year. (Photo by Nick Manes) More
August 17, 2012
Drought
- Cornhusker Economics Examines the Many Impacts of this Year's Drought
- Using Irrigated Winter Wheat to Balance Crop Water Use in 2013
- See UNL's DroughtResources.unl.edu for drought information for the farm, ranch, and home
Corn Production
- 2012 Corn Yield Potential Forecast Based on Aug. 13 Hybrid-Maize Simulation. Yield projections improve slightly at several Nebraska sites; some irrigated sites projected to be near average.
Forage and Silage Production
- Corn Stover Harvest: Likely Effects on Soil Productivity
- NebGuide on Harvesting Crop Residues Newly Revised
- Making Silage out of Dry Corn
Irrigation Management
Crop Reports
IANR & Extension Programs & Resources
- No-till on the Plains Programs at 3 Nebraska sites, Aug. 28, 30, 31
- Market Journal Looks at Improving Irrigation, Other Ag Topics
- Grants Available for Producers, Groups for Value-Added Products
- Sorghum Field Days Sept. 6, 7
- UNL Tractor Museum
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On this week's Market Journal Gary Zoubek, UNL Extension educator, offers tips on scheduling the final irrigation application of the season. |