Farmers and ag professionals will learn to identify and manage soybean cyst nematode at four UNL Extension Soybean Cyst Nematode Management Field Days across Nebraska.
Last year, soybean cyst nematodes cost Nebraska soybean growers over $25 million, said John Wilson, UNL extension educator in Burt County.
Successful soybean production starts with selecting the best seed for your field conditions and management practices. While you can’t affect the weather or many other environmental production factors, you can affect your success by selecting hybrid seeds for better protein quality, higher yield performance, and disease resistance.
Wet soils in alfalfa fields right after cutting can encourage weeds and grasses to get a foothold, but with good management you can help give your alfalfa a competitive edge.
Educators and participants in the Nebraska Agricultural Water Management Demonstration Network will speak about the use of soil moisture sensor technology at special seminars to be held in Alma and Red Cloud on Monday.
