UNL CropWatch April 23, 2010: Drew Lyon, UNL Extension Specialist, Receives Weed Society Award

April 23, 2010

Drew Lyon, UNL extension dryland cropping systems specialist at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center, received the Outstanding Weed Scientist Award from the Western Society of Weed Science. Lyon was recognized at the society’s recent annual meeting in Hawaii for his professional achievements and the impact of his programming.

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UNL CropWatch April 23, 2010: Grower Training Required for Senior Farmer Market Program


April 23, 2010

Fresh fruit, vegetable, herb, and honey producers participating in this year’s Nebraska Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) will need to complete a web-based training session offered by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.

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CropWatch April 16, 2010: Three Reasons Why Soybean Planting Date Matters

The yield potential of any soybean crop production system can be greatly enhanced by planting as early as possible. Why? There are three reasons:

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UNL CropWatch April 16, 2010: Western Nebraska Wheat Greens Up Quickly

April 16, 2010

It was a long winter, but with the recent spring-like weather the winter wheat crop has turned many fields green across the state. Good soil water conditions and generally good wheat establishment last year bode well for much of the winter wheat crop in western Nebraska.

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CropWatch April 16, 2010: Risks and Caveats of Early Planted Soybeans

April 16, 2010

Given the positive yield impact of planting soybeans as early as possible, producers must also recognize that there are three increased risks.

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UNL CropWatch April 16, 2010: Eliminate Soybean Inoculant in Fields with a History of Beans

April 16, 2010

Eliminate Soybean Inoculant in Fields with a History of Beans

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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

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