2021 FAQ for Restricted Use Pesticide Dicamba Products (Engenia®, XtendiMax® and Tavium®)
February 1, 2021
Review use requirements for three newly registered dicamba products, including information on training, application time limits and new recordkeeping requirements for 2021.
First ECB Resistance to Bt Corn Reported in Canada
May 22, 2019
The first case of field-evolved resistance of European corn borer (ECB) to Bt transgenic corn has been reported in Canada. What does this mean for Nebraska corn farmers and how can they help maintain resistance here?
Glyphosate-Resistant Palmer Amaranth Field Day July 10
June 7, 2019
Jason Norsworthy, a weed scientist from the University of Arkansas, will be the keynote speaker at this year's Glyphosate-Resistant Palmer Amaranth Management Field Day on Wednesday, July 10, near Carleton.
2019 FAQ for RUP Dicamba Herbicides (FeXapan™, Engenia® and XtendiMax®)
January 30, 2019
"If I had RUP dicamba training in 2018, do I need training in 2019?" The answer to that question, which is "Yes," and other questions about training and new application requirements for the three RUP dicamba products are covered in this FAQ.
Pollen-Mediated Gene Flow and Transfer of Herbicide-Resistant Alleles
January 22, 2019
Pollen-mediated gene flow at a distance could allow the spread of rare herbicide-resistant alleles and favor the evolution of multiple herbicide-resistant biotypes through the accumulation of different resistant genes in an individual weed or weed population. From the Nebraska Crop Management Conference Proceedings.
Conference Offers Information, Answers for Today’s Farming Challenges
January 11, 2019
Managing today’s weed challenges, integrating cover crops, and identifying and controlling new pest threats are among the featured topics at the Nebraska Crop Management Conference Jan. 28-29 in Kearney. Day-of, walk-in registrations will be accepted.
Resistance Management Webinar Series Starts in January
December 7, 2018
The new “Resistance Management Webinar Series” starting this January will feature live presentations from guest speakers on current resistance issues and research. Continuing education credits will be available for certified crop advisers.
Which Bt Traits Do You Need to Buy?
November 15, 2018
When it comes to buying corn seed, one way to save money is to ensure you are not investing in GMO insect protection traits you do not need for your particular farm or field. This guide can help you determine which traits you need where.