Wheat Disease Update for May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024
Severe infections of stripe rust were observed this week in Nebraska wheat fields, and leaf rust was identified for the first time this season.
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Estimated Crop Water Use for May 27-June 2, 2024
May 29, 2024
Estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the previous week and the upcoming week.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Controlling Leafy Spurge and Alfalfa Weevil, Planting Warm-season Annuals
May 28, 2024
Strategies for reducing spread of leafy spurge and scouting for alfalfa weevil, plus insights on selecting and planting warm-season annuals.
Crop Progress: Dry Edible Bean Planting Underway
May 28, 2024
As corn planting nears the finish line in Nebraska, dry edible bean producers are getting started on their planting season.
Extension Crop and Pest Reports (May 20-24)
May 24, 2024
Extension educators share their observations in Nebraska fields this week.
Q/A: What Impact Does Flooding and Saturated Soils Have on Wheat and Alfalfa?
May 24, 2024
Extension insights on crop recovery, disease and harvest considerations for flooded wheat and alfalfa fields.
Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: May 23, 2024
May 23, 2024
Nebraska will have a brief break from precipitation early next week, but another round of storms is expected to bring rainfall back to the state by Thursday, May 30.
Economic Considerations for Converting Cropland to Perennial Grazing Lands
May 23, 2024
Extension educators review the financial and operational considerations of converting cropland to grass pastures.