Soilborne Wheat Mosaic Virus Confirmed
April 10, 2009
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Figure 2. Stunting (center plot) of a wheat breeding line caused by soilborne wheat mosaic virus. |
Snow Aids Northern Panhandle; Other Areas Still Dry
April 3, 2009
More Storms Protected
On April 3-5 yet another powerful storm system hit the central Plains, bringing blizzard conditions to the northern half of Nebraska. This was the fifth blizzard to hit the western Plains since the beginning of March.
Overview of March Weather in Nebraska
April 3, 2009
In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lion
Each month UNL Climatologist Al Dutcher reports Nebraska weather trends to state and federal agencies. Beginning with this issue of CropWatch, he'll also share them with our readers.
Preparing CRP For Pasture And Hay Use
April 10, 2009 Has your CRP contract expired or will it soon expire? If you plan to transition your CRP to pasture or hay, you need to take some steps now to ensure it meets grower needs.
You'll need to:
Sites Set Statewide for Recycling Plastic Pesticide Containers
April 10, 2009
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Control Ground Squirrels as Temperatures Warm
April 10, 2009
Although it may not feel like it, spring is coming, and thirteen-lined ground squirrels will be emerging from hibernation. If you've even been surprised by how many tender little crop seedlings they can devour in a day, this would be a good time to implement control measures in fields where you've had a problem.