UNL CropWatch May 21, 2010: Pillbugs Damage Seedling Corn in Jefferson County
May 21, 2010
Pillbugs were found damaging a field of emerging soybeans north of Fairbury this week. This field was planted around May 1 following corn in 2009, and was in a no-till corn-soybean rotation, except for two years of corn four-five years ago.
Pillbugs were found damaging a field of emerging soybeans north of Fairbury this week. This field was planted around May 1 following corn in 2009, and was in a no-till corn-soybean rotation, except for two years of corn four-five years ago.
UNL CropWatch May 20, 2010: Grazing may Be Your Best Option for Pasture Weed Control
May 21, 2010
Early to mid-June is a popular time to spray pasture weeds and woody plants, but it may not be the smart thing to do.
UNL CropWatch May 21, 2010: Raise Cutting Height with Delayed Alfalfa Harvest
May 22, 2010
Have you harvested your first cutting of alfalfa yet? In many fields alfalfa is way ahead of most years so even if it is not blooming heavily, you may be surprised to find it already has started to grow your next cutting.
UNL CropWatch May 21, 2010: Plan Grass Harvest to Capture the Most Nutrient Value
May 21, 2010
Native meadows will soon start growing rapidly and bromegrass will be heading out. Grass hay harvest won't be far behind, but don't wait too long.
Often grass hay harvest may be delayed until it's more convenient, like after everything's planted or during the first or second corn irrigation.
UNL CropWatch May 18, 2010: USDA Crop Condition Report
May 18, 2010
For the week ending May 16, cold, wet conditions across the state slowed crop growth and field work, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office.