CropWatch April 29, 2011: This Week's Articles
Healthy StartsCorn growth may be delayed with recent cool, wet conditions, but a recent survey found plants in several south central Nebraska fields to be healthy and developing normally. Learn MORE
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Wheat Diseases DevelopingRecent rains are leading to an increase in wheat diseases. Growers should be scouting fields now to assess the potential threat to yield and determine management options. Learn MORE |
April 29, 2011
Crop Production
- Early Corn Growth May be Slow, but Don't Throw in the Towel Just Yet
- First Steps to Achieving Uniform Plants
- Avoid Tilling Wet Soils
- Don't Plant Too Shallow
Wheat Production
- Wheat Disease Update (Also view Market Journal segment below)
- UNL Recognizes Wheat Scientist Baenziger for his Creative Work
Weed Management
Alfalfa & Forage Production
- Scout for Alfalfa and Clover Leaf Weevils in Alfalfa
- Forage Alternatives if Alfalfa Planting Isn't Possible
Farm Management
Irrigation Management
Crop Conditions
- USDA May 2 Update: Corn Planting at Just 15%, Below Last Year's 44%
- USDA: Temperatures Below Average; Conditions Wet
Extension Programs
- Fillmore County to Host Youth Ag Safety Day June 2
- Reminder: Field Crop Scout Training May 10 at the ARDC
Podcasts
AgNews
On this week's Market Journal Extension Entomolgogist Bob Wright (right)
discusses scouting recommendations for cutworms in emerging corn with
program host Doug Jose.
View wheat diseases in the field on this week's Market Journal with
Extension Plant Pathologist Stephen Wegulo.