Steven Melvin
- Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 7 University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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With Heavy Rains, How Likely is N Leaching?
May 31, 2013
Q. In the last three weeks we have received more rain than we did in the previous three months. Should I worry about N leaching?
Tools to Help Optimize Limited Water Supplies for Crop Production - UNL CropWatch, May 30, 2013
May 30, 2013
The 2013 water outlook for the North Platte Valley, the Panhandle, and eastern Wyoming does not look good.
Are Soybean Inoculants Recommended after Drought? - UNL CropWatch, May 30, 2013
May 30, 2013
Q. Do I need to use soybean inoculants after the drought?
Cost Effective Tools to Improve Water Use Efficiency
May 24, 2013
Which tool is best for you?
See additional CropWatch stories this week for information on
Using an Atmometer or ETgage
May 24, 2013
Figure 1. Key components of an atmometer installed approximately 40 inches above ground in a pasture.
Using the Watermark Sensor
May 24, 2013
Watermark sensors monitor soil water status while atmometers estimate crop water use. Both can be used in conjunction to provide efficient, season-long irrigation water use. (See related CW article.)
UNL Releases New Pesticide Record-Keeping App - UNL CropWatch, May 24, 2013
For alternative options, view the Pesticide Safety Education Program's recordkeeping resources.