Former Nebraska Extension Educator
Bacterial Blight Common in Soybeans
July 11, 2008
Frequent rains and stormy conditions have resulted in bacterial blight being prevalent this year in soybean fields. Bacterial blight caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. glycinea is present across Nebraska.
Cercospora Leaf Spot Alerts on Panhandle District Web Site
July 17, 2008
Daily Cercospora leaf spot alerts are now available on the Web for sugar beet growers and others.
Updates are linked from UNL's Panhandle Research and Extension Center's site at http://www.panhandle.unl.edu.
Using 2008 Corn Rootworm Numbers For 2009 Production Decisions
July 15, 2008
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Western corn rootworm beetle |
Dig and Rate Roots to Evaluate Corn Rootworm Control
July 11, 2008
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Research Update: Fertilizer Rates and Timing for Irrigated Wheat
July 11, 2008
Winter wheat, long a mainstay of dryland agriculture in the Panhandle, is being grown on an increasing number of irrigated fields, according to Dr. Gary Hergert, soils and fertility specialist at the University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center at Scottsbluff.
Play it Safe — Clean and Dispose of Pesticides and Containers Properly
July 11, 2008
Every year, more than 1 million plastic pesticide containers are used in Nebraska. Every one of these empty containers must be handled properly to ensure that our environment is protected.