Thickening Old Alfalfa Stands — Consider the Risks
March 27, 2009 The other day I received a call: "How can I thicken an old stand of alfalfa with more alfalfa rather than other forages?"
Before trying to add alfalfa to alfalfa, first ask yourself "What do you have to gain, and should you even bother?"
Preparing a Firm Seedbed for Alfalfa Planting
March 27, 2009 Before planting alfalfa or grass this spring, check your seedbed to make sure it's firm.
An easy test is to walk into your field then look back at your footprints. Do you sink in more deeply than the soles of your shoes or boots? If so, your seedbed may be too soft.
NDA Alerts Producers to Potential Tick Problems
March 27, 2009 Nebraska State Veterinarian Dr. Dennis Hughes wants veterinarians and producers to be aware of a potential tick problem.
NDA To Offer USDA Cost-Share Program For Nebraska's Certified Organic Industry
March 27, 2009 Nebraska will receive funding from USDA to aid the state's organic producers and processors with certification costs, according to Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach.Nebraska producers used $35,000 from this program in 2005 and 2006.
Save by Reducing Soybean Planting Populations
March 16, 2009
Jennifer M. Rees, Extension Educator
Added profit: $10.66-$18.75 per acre*
*Based on $40-$65/bag soybean seed cost and reducing populations by 40,000 seeds/acre
Eliminate Soybean Inoculant in Fields with a History of Beans (Save $1.50/ac)
December 1, 2008
Jennifer M. Rees
Extension Educator