Field Updates from Across the State

June 26, 2009

Randall Saner, Extension Educator in Lincoln and McPherson counties: The wheat is turning yellow and I would expect harvest to start around July 8. This past week the Sutherland and Wallace areas were hit by high winds and hail. Several pivots were overturned and there was some crop damage from the hail.

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USDA: June 28 Nebraska Crop Report

July 1, 2009 For the week endingJune 28, warm temperatures and high humidity helpedpush crop development, according to USDA's NationalAgricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. Overthree-fourths of the wheat was turning color and the firstfields have been harvested in the Southeast and South CentralDistricts.

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USDA Report: Manure Use for Fertilizer and Energy

June 26, 2009 This week USDA release a report to Congress on the role of animal manure as a source of fertilizer and energy. The report, mandated by the 2008 farm bill, is available online.

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Watch for Bacterial Diseases in Corn

June 19, 2009

Holcus Spot, Goss's Bacterial Wilt and Blight

Holcus spot on corn

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