UNL CropWatch May 26, 2010: GDDs Catching up From Early Season Fluctuations
May 26, 2010
It certainly has been a challenging start to the 2010 production season as much of the Corn Belt has seen remarkable temperature swings since mid-April.
Narrow Row Spacing in Soybeans Aids Velvetleaf Control
May 15, 2009 Velvetleaf, also know as a button-weed, is an important annual weed in row crops throughout the Midwest. Its fast growth rate allows it to compete with crops for growth-limiting resources such as light, water, and nutrients. Velvetleaf competitiveness can be reduced by modifying cultural practices such as row spacing.
Controlling Western Ragweed in Pasture
May 29, 2009
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| Western ragweed (Ambrosia psilostachya) (Larry Allain @ USDA-NRCS Plants Database) |
Control Hoary Vervain in Early June
May 29, 2009
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| Hoary verbena (Verbena stricta Vent.) (Jennifer Anderson @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database) |
UNL CropWatch May 28, 2010: Market Journal on Wheat Diseases, Reducing Water for Crop Production
May 28, 2010
Market Journal: High Yields with Less Water
UNL CropWatch May 27, 2010: UNL Offers 4 On-Line Plant Breeding Courses
May 27, 2010
The UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture will be offering four plant breeding mini-courses in fall 2010 and spring 2011 for seed industry personnel, producers, and other agribusiness professionals.