West Central Research and Extension Center
402 W State Farm Rd
North Platte NE 69101-7751
308-696-6705
robert.klein@unl.edu
Do You Need to Control Volunteer Wheat to Protect the Next Season’s Winter Wheat Crop?
June 29, 2021
Volunteer wheat can provide the summer "green bridge" for the disease wheat streak mosaic and other virus diseases. This almost always occurs as a result of wheat seed shattered from heads during hailstorms.
Increase Dryland Corn or Grain Sorghum Yields by 35 Bushel (as much as 100 bushel) per Acre by Controlling Weeds in Wheat Stubble
June 24, 2021
Research indicates that three inches of water are saved in the soil profile when weeds are controlled in a timely manner after winter wheat harvest and as a result, corn and grain sorghum yields are increased.
Using the 'Guide for Weed, Disease and Insect Management in Nebraska' (EC-130) for Information on Post Herbicide Application
May 26, 2021
This article reviews topics listed in the 2021 Weed Guide on Pesticide Application.
USEPA Approves Three Dicamba Products for Five Years
October 29, 2020
On Oct 27, 2020, The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced a new 5-year registration for XtendiMax® and Engenia, and re-registered Tavium (a premix of dicamba and S-metolachlor).
Determining the Seeding Rate for Winter Wheat
September 2, 2020
Determining an optimum winter wheat seeding rate for your location depends on several factors. The seeding rate table and information here can help you determine a recommended rate and how to adjust it for various conditions.
Winter Wheat Economics in Nebraska
September 1, 2020
Including winter wheat in the cropping system does not appear to be a profitable decision when one only examines the production costs and expected returns. Generally, there are additional production and economic benefits (35 to 100 bushels per acre increase in corn or grain sorghum yield) that should be considered.
Spring Wheat Research in Western Nebraska
August 13, 2020
Many farmers view spring wheat as a rotational crop with a purpose to break the weed and pest cycles, build up the residue cover and increase yield of corn the following years.
Selecting Winter Wheat Varieties - Best for Your Cropping System
July 21, 2020
Variety selection is one of the most important decisions a winter wheat grower has to make. The right or wrong decision can enhance or negate all other factors in profitable wheat farming.