UNL CropWatch June 3, 2010: Wheat Plot Tour June 15 near Wilber
June 3, 2010
Growers can learn about the latest wheat varieties and view many of them in the field at a June 15 wheat tour near Wilber. The event, sponsored by UNL Extension, will begin at 6 p.m. in a wheat variety plot hosted by Steve Wiese.
UNL CropWatch June 4, 2010: UNL Research Finds Flaming Offers Benefits in Organic Production
June 4, 2010
Organic producers rank weeds as their number one problem. Hand weeding and cultivation are the most popular physical methods used by organic growers for weed control; however, hand weeding is becoming cost prohibitive and repeated cultivation increases the chance for soil erosion and promotes emergence of new weed flushes.
UNL CropWatch June 2, 2010: Consider Annual Forages when Replanting
June 2, 2010
It’s June in Nebraska, which likely means that somewhere in the state crops will sustain damage from excessive rain, floods, hail, or tornadoes and replanting may be warranted.
UNL CropWatch May 28, 2010: Panhandle Offers Two No-till Bus Tours this June
May 28, 2010
Producers can tour no-till production systems and learn from the experiences of other no-till farmers on two Panhandle bus tours this June.