September 28, 2007

Disease Management

• Soybean Rust Confirmed for First Time in Nebraska
• Soybean Rust Spreads North to Southern Kansas
• Elevated Aflatoxin Concentrations in Some Southeast Nebraska Corn
• Market Journal: Aflatoxin and Corn Diseases

Grain Storage

• Control Stored Grain Temperature with Aeration
• Equipment, Bin Maintenance Important Steps Toward Successful Grain Storage
• Tips for Reducing Energy Costs When Drying Grain
• Planning for Temporary Grain Storage

Soil Conservation

• Scout Fields at Harvest for Potential Conservation Measures

Soil Fertility

• Soil Test This Fall to Determine Fertilizer Need

Forage and Pasture Production

• Target Thistle Control this October
• Be Alert to Hazards of Freeze-damaged Forages
• Plan Fall Grazing to Maintain Healthy Grass

Field Updates and USDA Reports

• Field Updates
• USDA: Crop Condition Report
• USDA: Nebraska Grain Stocks
• Nebraska Hog Inventory up 5%; U.S. up 3%
• USDA: Wheat and Oat Harvest Report

AgNews

• U.S. Pork Center and UNL Announce Swine Education Opportunities on the Web
• Poll: Rural Nebraskans Worried About Health Care in Retirement
• Rural Nebraskans Hope For, But Don't Count On, Early Retirement
• USDA Research Update: Bridging Bioenergy and Conservation with Switchgrass