UNL CropWatch May 20, 2010: Grazing may Be Your Best Option for Pasture Weed Control

May 21, 2010

Early to mid-June is a popular time to spray pasture weeds and woody plants, but it may not be the smart thing to do.

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UNL CropWatch May 21, 2010: Raise Cutting Height with Delayed Alfalfa Harvest

May 22, 2010

Have you harvested your first cutting of alfalfa yet? In many fields alfalfa is way ahead of most years so even if it is not blooming heavily, you may be surprised to find it already has started to grow your next cutting.

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UNL CropWatch May 21, 2010: Plan Grass Harvest to Capture the Most Nutrient Value

May 21, 2010

Native meadows will soon start growing rapidly and bromegrass will be heading out. Grass hay harvest won't be far behind, but don't wait too long.

Often grass hay harvest may be delayed until it's more convenient, like after everything's planted or during the first or second corn irrigation.

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UNL CropWatch May 18, 2010: USDA Crop Condition Report

May 18, 2010

For the week ending May 16, cold, wet conditions across the state slowed crop growth and field work, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office.

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UNL CropWatch May 21, 2010: Producer Questions Answered

May 21, 2010

Postemergence Burndown

If you've got a question ...

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