UNL CropWatch April 30, 2010: Voluntary Cancellation of All Methyl Parathion Registrations

April 30, 2010

EPA has received requests from the registrants to voluntarily cancel all product registrations containing methyl parathion, a restricted use organophosphate insecticide and acaricide used primarily on cotton, corn, and rice, as well as on other agricultural crops.

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UNL CropWatch April 23, 2010: Extension Tractor/Farm Safety Courses Tailored to Teens

April 23, 2010

Teenagers wanting to work on a farm other than their parents will need to attend one of the UNL Extension Tractor/Farm Safety Courses to be offered this May and June.

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UNL CropWatch April 23, 2010: Youth Ag Safety Day May 25 in Geneva

April 23, 2010

This is one of many Agriculture Safety Days being held this year across the U.S. and Canada. For information about one in your area, contact you local Extension office. Following are some of the scheduled safety days

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UNL CropWatch April 30, 2010: Market Journal: Scouting for Alfalfa Weevils

April 30, 2010

Guest speakers on this week's Market Journal with program host Doug Jose are:

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UNL CropWatch April 30, 2010: Sign-Up Underway for CSP

April 30, 2010

Farm, ranch and forest landowners and operators still have time to sign up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) at their local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office.

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UNL CropWatch April 23, 2010: Hay Too Wet to Bale? Try Hay Inoculants and Preservatives

April 23, 2010

Hay-making season will start surprisingly soon. If rain often affects your hay-making plans, try hay inoculants and preservatives to get hay made without spoilage.

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