How Extended High Heat Disrupts Corn Pollination

June 29, 2012

Much of this was originally published August 1, 2011 and is being republished now as corn enters the pollination stage during a period of predicted unusually high temperatures.

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Irrigation Management with Limited Capacity or Water Allocations

July 6, 2012

Irrigation management under hot, dry conditions like we're seeing now can become complicated when your water supply is limited due to well capacity or water allocations.  Careful management can help you more efficiently use the water you have to produce yield.  This year a few well-timed inches of water may make all the difference.

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Tips for Irrigating in Extreme Hot, Dry Conditions

June 29, 2012

I am often asked if you should operate your pivot during extreme weather conditions with high winds, high temperatures, and low relative humidity. My answer is “that depends.”

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Deferring the First Soybean Irrigation until Stage R3

July 5, 2012

SoyWater Updated to Account for 2012 Soil Water Conditions

Also see in this week's CropWatch:  How to Register For and Use UNL SoyWater

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