August 22, 2008

Disease Management

• Fall Strategies for Managing Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) of Wheat

Insect Management

• High Grasshopper Pressure Warrants Concern for Winter Wheat Planting

Irrigation

• UNL Extension Partners With Industry to Conserve Center Pivot Water Use

Harvest & Grain Storage

• How Much Are Corn Stalks Worth In The Field?
• How To Reduce Energy Costs For In-Bin Grain Drying
• How To Reduce Energy Costs With High Speed, High Capacity Dryers
• Grain Moisture Measurements May Divert Mold, Insect Infestation

Crop Production

• Research — Residue Boosts Yields in Water-Limited Conditions

Alfalfa & Forage Production

• Keep Testing Forage, Despite Lab Change
• Rye, Triticale, Or Wheat — Which Is Best for Your Operation?
• Tips for Spreading Manure On Alfalfa
• Finding Higher Profits in Cash Hay Opportunities
• Testing For Hay Quality
• Options For Late Summer Pasture Weeds

Crop Reports

• Nebraska Field Updates
• USDA: Crop Report (Aug. 24)
• USDA: Crop Report (Aug. 17)
• USDA: Cattle Report

Events and Extension Programs

• Water and Water-Use Topics Focus of UNL Husker Harvest Days Exhibits
• Market Journal Delivers Key Ag Information at Husker Harvest Days
• Southeast Nebraska Diversified Ag Tour Sept. 5
• Improving Crop Water Productivity Conference Sept. 18
• No-Till On The Plains Whirlwind Expo
• Market Journal: Canadian Farmers Visit Nebraska
• New Edition of Crop Disease Management Reports Released
• Training for Manure Land Applicators Sept. 9
• Applications Being Accepted for NCR-SARE Farmer Grant Program

AgNews

• Nebraska Buffer Strip Program Sign-up Starts September 15
• September Farm Bill Signups Nears