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Grasshopper on plant leaf — Monitoring grasshopper populations using the square-foot method can help prevent damage to late summer alfalfa and forage crops, with insecticide treatments considered if thresholds are exceeded.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Alfalfa Irrigation and Last Cutting, Grasshopper Management

September 12, 2024

Extension insights on fall alfalfa irrigation for improving yields, strategies for timing the last cutting to ensure winter survival, and grasshopper management to protect late summer forage from pest damage.

Alfalfa field during summer — Fall-planted alfalfa needs at least four to six weeks of growth before the first frost to establish a strong root system, with proper seeding depth and weed control being key to its success.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Fall Planting Alfalfa and Winter Annual Forages

September 3, 2024

Tips for selecting suitable alfalfa varieties for successful establishment before winter, and deciding between rye, triticale and wheat for fall seeding.

Combine harvesting corn field — Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Corn, Dry Bean Harvest Underway

September 10, 2024

Corn and dry bean harvest has begun in Nebraska, and winter wheat planting was at 7% as of Sept. 8.

Field of mature corn — Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Crops in Good Condition Despite Increased Dryness

September 3, 2024

Though drought has crept back into several regions of Nebraska, most crops and soil moisture levels are still in relatively good condition.

Field of maturing soybean under fog — Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Nebraska Crops on Track for Timely Harvest

August 26, 2024

Nebraska producers have wrapped up oat harvest, and all crops are progressing at or above average pace as the fall harvest season quickly approaches.

Fall armyworm on damaged leaf — Early detection of fall armyworm caterpillars is crucial, as they can cause significant crop damage once they reach ¾-inch in size. (CropWatch file photo)

Pasture and Forage Minute: Tips for Fall Armyworm Scouting and Corn Silage Harvest

August 20, 2024

Recommendations on scouting and treatment thresholds for fall armyworm, control of late summer pasture weeds, and best practices for corn silage harvest and storage.

Corn in dented growth stage — Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Nebraska Corn, Soybean Reach Final Maturity Stage

August 19, 2024

Crop conditions remain steady, and Nebraska corn and soybean are entering the final stages of maturity.

Pile of harvested corn for silage — Certain silage inoculants can significantly improve the aerobic stability of silage by reducing spoilage when it's re-exposed to air, making them especially useful for large silage piles or bunkers that are difficult to keep fresh.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Recommendations for Storing Quality Silage

August 14, 2024

Extension educators highlight the importance of using the right inoculants and storage methods for corn silage to improve fermentation, reduce spoilage and maintain feed quality.

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