Managing and Preparing for Nitrogen Loss
Spring is officially here, and with it the uncertainty of spring rains or late snow showers. For many Nebraska farmers, finishing preparation for planting or waiting on the starting line to plant is the number one priority. Nitrogen (N) management may not be the most important thought crossing their minds. But, now is a great time to think about N management for this upcoming season.
New Corn Herbicides for 2016
Several new herbicides have been registered for weed control in corn. These herbicides do not have an active ingredient with a new mode of action, but rather are pre-mixtures of existing herbicides. They can provide excellent weed control if applied according to label directions. A season-long weed management plan should include herbicides with multiple modes of action.
March 15 Entry Deadline for Innovative Youth Corn Challenge
Teams of Nebraska youth are invited to enter the Innovative Youth Corn Challenge contest by March 15.
Begin Scouting for Common Stalk Borers in Corn
Avoiding Compaction at Harvest
Assessing and Harvesting Downed Corn
Also see Robert Klein's photo essay on an operation's effort to harvest downed corn and a related segment on YouTube from the November 2 Market Journal story with Rick Rasby.