Market Journal 7-24-09
July 24, 2009
Market Journal: Identifying Goss's Wilt
On this week's Market Journal Extension Host Doug Jose talks with:
Getting the Most Out of Your Irrigation and Nitrogen Dollars
July 24, 2009
The Irrigation Strategies Field Tour Series will demonstrate methods and focus on strategies for getting the most effective use of your irrigation water and energy dollars while conserving water.
Nebraska Grazing Conference Offered Aug. 11-12 in Kearney
July 24, 2009
An in-depth look at grazing — from becoming a grass farmer to the production and marketing of grass-finished beef — will be featured at the 2009 Nebraska Grazing Conference Aug. 11-12 at the Kearney Holiday Inn.
Field Updates from Across Nebraska (7-09)
July 24, 2009
Chuck Burr, Extension Educator in Phelps and Gosper counties: A hail storm hit Phelps and Kearney counties this week, damaging a strip 5-9 miles wide and 15 miles long. Damage ranged from 10% to 100% leaf loss and 50% stalk loss. Soybeans were severely defoliated.
Gray Leaf Spot Severity Increasing Rapidly
July 10, 2009
Figures 1 and 2. Gray leaf spot lesions on corn.
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Controlling Weeds in Wheat Stubble After Harvest
July 10, 2009
Timely control of weeds following winter wheat can limit soil moisture loss to weeds and prevent the deposit of more weed seeds in the soil, two factors that can benefit the next crop's yield. In addition, timely control of volunteer wheat is essential in reducing the spread of wheat streak mosaic disease.
