Ana Maria Velez Arango
- Assoc Professor Entomology University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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UNL CropWatch June 23, 2010: Scout Now for Second Hatch of Grasshoppers in Western Nebraska
June 23, 2010
The year’s second hatch of rangeland grasshoppers is now underway in western and central Nebraska, and locally heavy infestations are occurring in Box Butte, Lincoln, Morrill, and Scotts Bluff counties. Other areas also may experience large outbreaks as this hatch continues.
UNL CropWatch June 23, 2010: Scouting for and Treating Potato Leafhoppers in Alfalfa
June 23, 2010
Potato leafhoppers have the potential to hurt alfalfa in Nebraska every year. This is generally a second and third cutting pest and has been common in Nebraska recently. This pest doesn’t overwinter in Nebraska but rather is brought in on southerly winds
UNL CropWatch July 1, 2010: Managing Spray Drift also Increases Pesticide Efficacy
July 1, 2010
Managing spray drift improves pesticide efficacy by ensuring that the correct amount reaches the target, helping you get all the benefit you're paying for. Consider: If 7% of the pesticide does not reach the intended target, the cost of that amount of pesticide is wasted.
CropWatch July 2, 2010: Nebraska State Climatologist: Will July be Wet or Dry?
July 2, 2010
While much of Nebraska received what seemed like an endless stream of storms in June, more rain still is needed in July.
UNL CropWatch July 1, 2010: Midsummer Crop Diagnostic Clinics July 20-21
July 1, 2010
Agribusiness professionals and crop producers will take a close-up look at field conditions, research and techniques at UNL's midsummer Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics July 20-21.