Recommendations for Controlling Volunteer Corn in Soybean
May 16, 2008
Control
Volunteer corn can be controlled mechanically (eg. inter-row cultivation) or with herbicides.
Narrow Rows Aid in Velvetleaf Control
May 16, 2008
Velvetleaf, also known as button-weed, is an important annual weed in row crops throughout the Midwest. Its fast growth rate allows it to compete with crops for growth limiting resources such as light, nutrients and water. Velvetleaf competitiveness, however, can be reduced by modifying cultural practices, including planting crop in narrow rows.
Insects Can Influence the Timing of Weed Management in Soybeans
May 16, 2008
Insects and weeds are common pests that can cause major expenses for crop producers. To help producers make reasonable judgments concerning pest control and pesticide use, scientists developed the concept of integrated pest management.
How Preservatives Affect Hay Moisture
May 16, 2008
The moisture content of hay when it is baled influences yield, quality, and storability.
When hay is baled too dry, leaves fall to the ground, reducing both quality and yield. Unfortunately, hay baled too wet can get moldy, overheat, or even catch fire. There is a narrow moisture range that results in good hay that keeps well.
Nebraska Cattle on Feed Down 2%
May 16, 2008
Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.38 million cattle on feed on May 1, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. The inventory was down 2% from last year but 3% above May 1, 2006.