CropWatch April 4, 2014
Weather & Climate
Early Spring Temperatures 2-3 Weeks Behind Normal. State Climatologist Al Dutcher sees continued cool temperatures and planting delays, with little or no prospect for temperatures over 70° for two weeks.
- Growing Degree Day (GDD) Accumulations Across Nebraska Corresponding to Low, Medium, and High Freeze Risk. See season long GDD accumulations by county and freeze risk type.
Precision Agriculture
- Pre-Season Technology Checks: GPS Offset Settings for Automatic Section Control Systems. Learn why it's important to start with accurate ASC measurements to get accurate planting and chemical applications.
Weed Management
- New Crop Herbicide Products for 2014. Formulations, descriptions, and modes of action to help you plan early spring weed control.
- Agri-Chemical Guide for Popcorn Released. Products registered for use on popcorn or in popcorn storage facilities.
Market Journal
- Grain Marketing and Soybean Planting Recommendations Lead This Week's Stories. Other segments look at the ethanol market and the forecast for the next week.
Alfalfa & Forage Production
- Options for Fertilizing Pastures. Time your fertilizer application to get growth when you can best use it.
Personnel
Introducing New UNL Agronomist Patricio Grassini. Watch for his upcoming articles related to corn yields in Nebraska.
- Beef Specialist Jack Whittier to Lead UNL Panhandle R&E Center at Scottsbluff
Extension
AgNews
- 2014 Planting Forecast: Nebraska Corn Acres Drop 6%; Soybean Acres up 13%. Nationally, corn acres are down 4%, soybeans are up 6%, and wheat is down 1%.
- Ag Finance and Legal Assistance Clinics in April. Make an appointment for a confidential consult.