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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Real-Time Water Quality Information Available Nationally
May 23, 2008
Real time water-quality data are now easily accessible online throughthe USGS WaterQualityWatch Web site.
Match Hay Harvest to Livestock Nutrient Needs
May 23, 2008
Soon native meadows will start growing rapidly and bromegrass will be heading out. At the same time producers are in the midst of planting or fieldwork.
Some producers may plan to cut after cultivating or during the first or second corn irrigation. Others may harvest, based on plant growth stage, like full head.
Tips for Staying Safe When Transporting Pesticides
May 23, 2008
Pesticides should always be handled carefully and according to the label. But when transporting pesticides, extra precautions are necessary to avoid potential problems in the event of an accident or spill. Because pesticides may be transported along public roads, the potential for damage from an accident is great.
Using UNL's Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic
May 23, 2008
Accurate Diagnoses Begin with Quality SamplesTips for Sample Collection |
Step up Pasture Weed Management; Limit Cosmetic Control
May 23, 2008
While early to mid-June is a popular time to spray pasture weeds and woody plants, it may not be the smart thing to do.
Hoary Vervain Often in Overgrazed Pastures
May 23, 2008
Hoary vervain (Verbena stricta), also known as wooly verbena or tall vervain, is a common native weed in northeast Nebraska's over-grazed rangeland, prairies and disturbed sites in all soil types.
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