Field Updates

March 20, 2009 Paul Hay, Extension Educator in Gage County: Spring is on a roll in southeast Nebraska. Pasture fertilization, wheat fertilization and weed control are in full swing. Reports of farmers reducing nitrogen rates to 60-70-80 lbs/ac from 80-90-100 last year are common. Wheat looks good, alfalfa is greening up, and oats have been planted.

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Plants Use 'Genetic Bag of Tricks' to Reinvent Themselves, Research Shows

March 20, 2009 Unlike animals, plants don't have a fight or flight response to handle threats from their environment. But University of Nebraska-Lincoln research is showing they have the next best thing: the ability to adapt to hostile surroundings using a "genetic bag of tricks."

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UNL Research: Phosphorus Increase Indicated for Continuous Corn

March 13, 2009 As Nebraska farmers are making decisions for this year's growing season, UNL research shows applying additional phosphorus is beneficial for high-yielding, irrigated fields planted to continuous corn.

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Corn Growers Reminded to Follow Refuge Requirements as Spring Planting Nears

March 6, 2009

Future traits that build on today's technology will only be successful if today's technology remains effective.
Rob Korff, chair, Biotechnology Working Group

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New Herbicides and Weed Control Options for 2009

March 6, 2009 Several new herbicide and bio-tech options are available this year for weed control in Nebraska corn, soybeans, and sorghum.

Corn Herbicides

 

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Play it Safe: Rodenticide Updates

March 13, 2009

In case of a pesticide emergency, contact:

 

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