Controlling Summer Grasses In Alfalfa
June 26, 2009
Wet soils in alfalfa fields right after cutting will certainly do one thing: Help weedy grasses like foxtail grow. To manage these weeds in your hay:
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Keep your alfalfa thick and thrifty so it will compete aggressively with invading foxtail. Thick initial stands and good soil fertility are needed.
Techniques for Using Hay Moisture Testers
June 26, 2009 Getting hay baled at the correct moisture can be difficult, especially when it is cloudy or humidity is high. Hay moisture testers are increasingly being used as a guide. To get the most effective and accurate results, you'll want to understand how they work.
The Good and Bad of Too Much Sweet Clover
June 26, 2009 Many growers may be noticing an abundance of yellow sweet clover in their grasses or pastures this summer. This has its advantages and disadvantages.
Sweet clover is a legume that can provide more nitrogen to adjacent grasses than most other legumes. Following a heavy sweet clover year, the next year's grasses may get a production boost.
When Bats Cross the Line, Take Action
July 1, 2009
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| Be prepared to respond when young bats spread their wings — sometimes into your home or other structures. |
Midsummer Crop Diagnostic Clinics Offered near Mead
July 1, 2009 Agribusiness professionals and crop producers can get a close-up look at field conditions and problems occuring at this point in the season at UNL's midsummer Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics July 22-23.
Alfalfa Field Day July 9 near Ord
June 26, 2009
Equipment demonstrations, educational speakers, and a free lunch will all be part of an Alfalfa Field Day July 9 near Ord. The event will be held at the Vaughn Svoboda farm 1 mile west of Ord on Sargent Road.
Speakers will address how growers can improve alfalfa productivity and their bottom line.