Director of the North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center
Brad Lubben
- Exten Assoc Professor Agricultural Economics University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Advice for Selecting a Home Contractor Can Help Avoid Unwelcome Surprises
June 20, 2008
Many Midwesterners who are drying out after several weeks of stormy weather soon will turn their attention to repairing their homes. Finding a reliable contractor can be a challenge, especially since less-than-reputable workers often emerge to take advantage of natural disasters.
Replant Options following Corn Preemergence Herbicide Applications
June 6, 2008
Bad weather and excessive rainfall have many growers facing replant decisions. We have received many questions on replant options in fields where preemergence herbicides were applied to corn. There are two primary issues to address:
Saturated Soils + Generous Rains = Flooded Fields and More Problems
June 6, 2008
Any Good News? Reservoirs Filling
Field Updates
June 6, 2008
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| Grain bins torn apart and dropped in a nearby field near Ceresco in Saunders County. (IANR Photo by Brett Hampton) |
Replanting Options and Considerations
June 6, 2008
With hail and wind damage and saturated or flooded fields in central to eastern Nebraska, some growers are considering whether replanting is warranted and, if it is, what cropping options would be best for the delayed planting date. In some areas producers haven't even been able to finish their initial planting due to wet field conditions.
Raise Cutting Height When Alfalfa First Harvest Is Delayed
June 6, 2008
Rain has delayed many folks from cutting alfalfa. Even if it is not blooming heavily, you might be surprised to find it has already started new growth for the next cutting.