Gary Hein
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- Emeritus Professor Entomology University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Cedar Tree, Manure and Soil Health Field Day Set for Oct. 25
October 1, 2021
Join us for a field day on October 25th at the Howard County Fairgrounds and discover how cedar mulch can be combined with manure to improve soil health.
USDA NASS: Nebraska Corn Stock Down 28%, Soybean Down 58%
October 1, 2021
According to the USDA NASS, Nebraska corn, soybean, sorghum, oat and barley stocks are down from 2020, while wheat stock are up from one year ago.
Maximizing Profitability of Manure Use
October 1, 2021
Commercial fertilizer and manure work together well, but only if you know how many nutrients you’re putting out in manure so that you can cut back some on commercial fertilizers and save that expense.
The Economics of Corn and Soybean Harvest Moisture
October 13, 2023
A review of the financial implications of beginning harvest and harvesting through varying moisture levels to help producers determine the optimal time to begin harvest.
Crop Progress: Corn, Soybean, Sorghum Harvest Running Near Average
September 30, 2021
Corn condition is rated 70% good to excellent and 71% mature with 13% harvested. Soybean condition is rated 71% good to excellent and 87% dropping leaves with 17% harvested which is near the average. Winter wheat planting and emergence is running near averages, while sorghum maturity and harvest are running slightly above average.
Sample for Soybean Cyst Nematode This Fall
September 28, 2021
It is a busy time of year as harvest begins across the state, but this is the perfect time to collect soil samples for soybean cyst nematode while waiting in the field in a grain cart or truck as the combine fills.
Update on Roundup™ Brand Herbicides
September 28, 2021
We want to make you aware of recent developments regarding the herbicide Roundup™. While variations on the Roundup name have been used for a variety of different herbicides marketed by Bayer (formerly Monsanto), this article discusses only the Roundup formulations that contain glyphosate as their active ingredient.
Fall Armyworms in Pastures, Alfalfa, Small Grains, Cover Crops, and Lawns
September 24, 2021
We continue to receive questions on management with the unprecedented number of fall armyworms experienced in Nebraska this fall. The following is a Q/A to address the specific questions we’ve received.