Novel Strategies for the Management of the Western Bean Cutworm
January 22, 2020
The western bean cutworm is a pest of corn and dry bean. Typically, control is achieved by pyrethroids or transgenic traits. However, control with pyrethroids may prove difficult and transgenic traits are not available for dry bean. Biological control may prove to be a useful tool for growers of both crops.
Strategic Tillage for the Improvement of No-Till Cropping Systems
January 21, 2020
The practice of OT once in 5 to 10 years or more is not likely to adversely affect no-till systems. However, to be beneficial, the OT has to be well-planned and implemented to target a well-characterized problem such as a weed control or compaction problem.
Your Local PSEP at Work: Teaching Safety to Thousands of Applicators
January 21, 2020
Our job at the Nebraska Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program is to educate and train the state’s 29,800+ applicators while using both general use and restricted use pesticides.
Tips for TAPS: 2020 Winter Wheat Marketing Strategies
January 17, 2020
Since the start of the 2019 UNL-TAPS wheat marketing competition, the July 2020 Kansas City Hard Red Winter Wheat Contract has rallied over $0.70 per bushel. So, what are some marketing strategies given the current market price?
Impact of 2,4-D Micro-Rates on non-2,4-D Tolerant Soybean
January 16, 2020
Auxin type herbicides (eg. dicamba, 2,4-D) are an integral component of major cropping systems in North America. With the recent launching of Enlist E3 soybean in the U.S., in-season application of 2,4-D to soybean fields is expected to increase.
Management of Defoliating Insects in Nebraska Soybeans
January 16, 2020
Many defoliating insects may be found in Nebraska soybeans. Estimating defoliation levels in fields is the best way to decide whether it will pay to treat for these insects.
Good Farmer to Great Manager Classes Coming to York
January 15, 2020
“Good Farmer to Great Manager” Record-keeping classes will teach farmers and ranchers to keep accurate records for their operations. This class will be held in York from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Jan. 23 and Jan. 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the York County Fairgrounds 4-H building (2400 Nebraska Ave).
$1.2 Million Grant to Help Corn and Wheat Growers Manage Nitrogen Fertilizer Application
January 13, 2020
Corn and wheat growers across Nebraska will be able to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies that will allow them to more precisely identify the amount of nitrogen fertilizer their crops need, while preventing excess nitrates from ending up in Nebraska’s water supply.