CropWatch March 12, 2010: Converting Thin Alfalfa into High Producing Pasture
March 12, 2010
This spring consider rejuventating thin alfalfa stands by interseeding and converting them to pasture.
CropWatch March 5, 2010: Treat Winter Annuals in Dormant Alfalfa
March 5, 2010
Now may be a good time to tackle problem winter annual weeds in your alfalfa before it starts greening up.
CropWatch March 5, 2010: Preseason Hay Equipment Maintenance Recommended
March 5, 2010
While you’re waiting for the snow to melt and temperatures to warm up, take time to perform some routine preseason maintenance on your haying equipment. It will perform better at harvest and you’ll avoid costly down time.
CropWatch March 5, 2010: New Fescue Varieties are Endophyte Free
March 5, 2010
In the past growers often resisted planting tall fescue as a pasture grass because it contained compounds that could harm livestock. That’s changed with the introduction of some new varieties.
CropWatch, March 5, 2010: Field Crop Insecticide Changes for 2010
March 5, 2010
The following article discusses changes in insecticide registrations since last spring. For reasons of space, not all label restrictions are included. Please refer to the label to use these products according to label instructions.
Entomologist Jeff Bradshaw Joins Panhandle REC
Jeff Bradshaw began work in January 2010 as entomologist at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff. Bradshaw will be focusing his research and extension programs on integrated pest management of insects in wheat, sugarbeets, dry edible beans, sunflower, and rangeland in the 17-county UNL Panhandle District.
CropWatch March 12, 2010: Cellulosic Biofuels Web Seminar Series Starts March 26
March 12, 2010
Todd Sneller, administrator of the Nebraska Ethanol Board, will discuss the state of the corn and cellulosic ethanol industry during a national web seminar March 26 from 11 a.m. to noon. The program is sponsored by eXtension.