Policy Specialist: Obama, McCain Have Key Differences on Trade, Energy
October 3, 2008
Neither Barack Obama nor John McCain has much of a track record on agricultural issues, but differences over trade and energy will give Nebraska farm interests plenty to consider this election year, a UNL Extension public policy specialist said.
Nebraska Buffer Strip Program Sign Up Underway
October 3, 2008
Now is an excellent time to sign up for the installation of conservation buffers, a UNL Extension agricultural engineer said.
Taking Census of Soybean Stem Borer
September 19, 2008
| Fields with extensive stalk tunneling from soybean stem borer are at risk for lodging and should be harvested first. |
Weather and Reservoir Update; Long-term Forecasts
September 19, 2008
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Conversion for Diesel Fuel for Center Pivots
September 19, 2008
The 2009 crop production budgets with center pivot irrigation were developed with a pumping lift of 125 feet and 35 psi pressure to determine the amount of diesel fuel. A table was developed by Derrel Martin to determine the amount of diesel fuel for various pumping lifts and various pressures to pump an acre inch of water.
Bronze Soybeans a Response to Variety, Weather
September 19, 2008
This year you may have noticed an unusual soybean leaf color — bronze or dark gold rather than the more typical bright yellow — as soybeans begin to mature. This is not due to a fungus and does not indicate a problem.