8-21-09 Weather Updates
August 21, 2009
Welcome moisture finally fell across much of Nebraska August 14-16, helping alleviate moisture stress, particularly in areas of south central, central, and east central Nebraska. As producers enter the final stretch of the 2009 production season, it is time to look at some of the climatic issues that could still have an impact on yields.
cw8-23-00 Event: Notill Field Day
September 1, 2009
Learn more about using cover crops and the impact of no-till cropping in building soil quality at a field day this Thursday (Sept. 3). It will be held on the Ben Staffen farm, 1/4 mile west of 637 Avenue (Steffen Park) and Highway 4 near Humboldt. A rainfall simulator and soil pit will be used during the demonstration segments.
CW08-23-09 Event: SCAL Crop Clinic No. 4
September 1, 2009
The UNL South Central Agricultural Laboratory (SCAL) will be hosting the fourth in a series of crop clinics this Thursday, Sept. 3. The event will begin at noon with a lunch and provide an excellent opportunity to review and examine the 2009 crop production season in south central Nebraska. To pre-register call (402) 762-3536.
Volunteer Corn
August 7, 2009
If soil moisture loss and yield reductions weren't enough reason to provide timely control of volunteer corn, researchers have now found another motivator. A recent Midwest study suggests that rootworm feeding of Bt volunteer corn could lead to the development of corn rootworm resistance to this technology.
Oats Pasture 8-7-09
August 7, 2009
Oats may be one of our most under-used fall forages. That's right. Plain old dull oats. It grows fast, thrives under cool fall conditions, has good feed value, and can produce over 2 tons of hay or pasture yet this year. And it dies out over winter, protecting soil without causing planting problems next spring.