Managing Spider Mites in Corn and Soybean

July 25, 2013

Recognizing spider mite damage and identifying the species responsible.

We are starting to get more reports of spider mites damaging corn and soybeans in eastern Nebraska. Previously we had reports of Banks grass mites colonizing corn near wheat in central and western Nebraska.

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Using Your Irrigation Flow Meter for Better Decision Making - UNL CropWatch, July 19, 2013

July 19, 2013

A new CropWatch web app can help you better use your irrigation flow meter as a management tool.

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Farmland Values in Nebraska Panhandle up 13% from Last Year - UNL CropWatch, July 12, 2013

July 12, 2013

Farmland values increased in the Panhandle over the last year, but not as much as they did statewide, according to a report from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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Irrigation Meter Calculator

This app calculates the number of inches of water applied by irrigation over a given time. Begin by selecting the type of measurement unit used by your irrigation flow meter. The units are usually located just below the rolling numbers (like the odometer on your car).

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Soybean Aphid Management Guidelines

July 12, 2013

Scouting Methods

There are two methods to scout and determine if an insecticide treatment is warranted: a conventional scouting method using the 250 aphid/plant economic threshold and a speed scouting method.

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