The Good and Bad of Too Much Sweet Clover
June 26, 2009 Many growers may be noticing an abundance of yellow sweet clover in their grasses or pastures this summer. This has its advantages and disadvantages.
Sweet clover is a legume that can provide more nitrogen to adjacent grasses than most other legumes. Following a heavy sweet clover year, the next year's grasses may get a production boost.
When Bats Cross the Line, Take Action
July 1, 2009
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Midsummer Crop Diagnostic Clinics Offered near Mead
July 1, 2009 Agribusiness professionals and crop producers can get a close-up look at field conditions and problems occuring at this point in the season at UNL's midsummer Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics July 22-23.
Alfalfa Field Day July 9 near Ord
June 26, 2009
Equipment demonstrations, educational speakers, and a free lunch will all be part of an Alfalfa Field Day July 9 near Ord. The event will be held at the Vaughn Svoboda farm 1 mile west of Ord on Sargent Road.
Speakers will address how growers can improve alfalfa productivity and their bottom line.
NDA: 1,700 Cattle Test Negative for Bovine TB in First Round of Tests
July 1, 2009
All results were negative from the first week of bovine tuberculosis (TB) testing of quarantined herds, according to Nebraska Director of Agriculture (NDA) Greg Ibach. Approximately 1,700 head of cattle were tested June 15-21. Results are still pending for an additional 3,300 head of cattle tested last week.
Take Precautions Against Mosquitoes to Prevent West Nile Virus
July 1, 2009
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