Play it Safe — Clean and Dispose of Pesticides and Containers Properly
July 11, 2008
Every year, more than 1 million plastic pesticide containers are used in Nebraska. Every one of these empty containers must be handled properly to ensure that our environment is protected.
USDA: Nebraska Wheat Production Declines
July 11, 2008
Based on July 1 conditions, Nebraska's 2008 winterwheat crop is forecast at 71.4 million bushels, down 10% from last month's forecast and 15% below last year's crop, according to the Nebraska Field Office of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Tour Looks at Using Cover Crops after Organic Wheat
July 11, 2008
A field tour of cover crops planted after organic winter wheat will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead. The tour will include discussion on various cover crops for eastern Nebraska and methods and equipment for weed control and cultural practices.