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.

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UNL CropWatch June 4, 2010: Weed Management Resources: Buckbrush, Eastern Redcedar

June 4, 2010

Several weed management articles from previous issues of CropWatch are pertinent to this point in the season. If you're battling either buckbrush or eastern redcedar in your pastures, check out the following resources for management recommendations.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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