Frank Bright
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- Extension Assoc Pesticide Safety Ed Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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FarmBits Podcast: Potato Protection Perspectives
August 26, 2021
Agronomists Seth Gurley and Jessie Ziems discuss the complexities of potato protection and how they are leveraging digital tools and advanced technology to combat pest pressure across the CSS Farms, Inc. operation.
Farm Sci-Ed Video Series Kicks Off
August 26, 2021
The Farm Sci-Ed program focusing on highlighting the “science and education behind farming” and integrated pest management research released its first video in a series about research projects happening within the Nebraska Panhandle.
Crown and Stalk Rot Sampling Tips
August 26, 2021
As you continue to scout fields late in the season, it is important to collect the right kind of sample to ensure proper diagnosis.
Triazole Phytotoxicity in Soybeans
August 26, 2021
Soybeans across Nebraska are currently presenting symptoms common with Sudden Death Syndrome and Brown Stem Rot; however, recent samples indicate many of the affected fields are experiencing phytotoxicity due to the application of a triazole (DMI) fungicide.
Nebraska Crop Condition for Aug. 22
August 25, 2021
For the week ending Aug. 22, 2021, corn condition rated 43% good and 24% excellent; soybean condition rated 49% good and 20% excellent. Dry edible beans blooming was 95%.
Combine Clean Out Can Help Reduce Weed Spread
August 25, 2021
With increasing pressure from herbicide-resistant weeds such as kochia and introduced herbicide-resistant weeds such as Palmer amaranth and waterhemp, it is important to reduce spreading of weed seed. Doing a limited cleaning between fields and choosing which fields to harvest first can be an important factor in this endeavor.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Thinning Alfalfa Stands, Hay Bale Storage and Weed Management
August 25, 2021
Extension educators review options for improving thin alfalfa stands, the most effective storage methods to reduce hay losses and managing late summer pasture weeds.
2021 Corn Yield Forecasts as of Aug. 25
August 25, 2021
In line with previous forecasts in mid-July and early August, there is no indication that this is going to be a record — and not even an above average — year for national corn yield.