USDA Crops 8-7-09
August 7, 2009
Cool conditions minimized crop moisture stress but slowed crop development for the week ending August 2, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. Soil moisture supplies continue to be rated above average for this time of year.
Corn Disease Update: Eyespot Confirmed
July 31, 2009
Corn Disease Update
Eyespot of corn, caused by the fungus Kabatiella zeae, was confirmed in Antelope County this week and is likely present in other northern Nebraska counties. The disease is increasing in northern Iowa and has already been reported as severe in other areas of the Midwest.
July 31, 2009: Phytophthora Root and Stem Rot in Nebraska Soybeans
July 31, 2009
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Risk Management with ACRE Program
July 31, 2009
The August 14 USDA ACRE sign-up deadline is fast approaching and producers are asking themselves:
Glyphosate Benchmark Study NO. 5
July 31, 2009
Glyphosate Benchmark Study
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Cover Crop Tour
July 31, 2009
Use of cover crops to improve soil fertility will be the major topic of an August 7 tour at the Dennis Demmel farm north of Grant in Perkins County.
Soybean Management Field Days
July 31, 2009
"Growing Nebraska's Future" is the theme of the 11th annual Soybean Management Field Days Aug. 11-14. The event will focus on staying competitive in a global marketplace, increasing profits and meeting the world's growing food and energy needs starting right here in Nebraska.