Recommended Soybean Planting Populations
April 16, 2010
Added profit: $10.66-$18.75 per acre*
*Based on $40-$65/bag soybean seed cost and reducing populations by 40,000 seeds/acre
UNL CropWatch April 16, 2010: Scout Early Emerging Soybeans for Bean Leaf Beetles
April 16, 2010
Bean leaf beetle |
UNL CropWatch April 16, 2010: UNL Alternative Crops Breeder Seeks New Options for Western Nebraska
April 16, 2010
Continuing to develop improved varieties of proso millet and looking for new uses for the crop, such as making ethanol, are among the top priorities of the alternative crops breeding specialist at the University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center.
CropWatch April 16, 2010: Shortcuts for Planting Alfalfa
April 16, 2010
This spring wet soils and weather delays are causing field work and alfalfa planting to compete for what time is left. If you’re in this situation, consider some of these tips for saving time planting alfalfa.
CropWatch April 16, 2010: Spring Musk Thistle Control in Pastures
April 16, 2010
Got Musk Thistles? Get Control Now
If you had must thistles last year, you’re likely to have them again this spring. Favorable rains and short pastures last fall provided the perfect recipe for lots of thistles this spring.
UNL CropWatch April 16, 2010: Historical Trends Suggest 2010 Growing Season Patterns
April 16, 2010
With changing weather patterns and the start of the planting season, a look at the soil moisture status, probabilities of a late spring freeze, and potential El Nino impacts seems warranted.