CropWatch April 2, 2010: Seedling Diseases Possible in Cool, Wet Soil Conditions

April 2, 2010

Spring can be a stressful time for producers preparing to plant corn and other crops, particularly following a delayed and stressful harvest that still hasn’t ended for some. For those fortunate enough to be caught up on field work and thinking ahead to planting, there are a lot of things to consider.

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CropWatch April 2, 2010: Use Full Soil Moisture Profile to Boost Pasture, Alfalfa Production

April 2, 2010

For the first time in years, crop production areas across most of the state have full soil moisture profiles Take advantage of this situation by using the available moisture to enhance pasture and alfalfa production this spring.

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CropWatch March 22, 2010: Counties Recognized for SCN Testing and Results

March 19, 2010

It seems like every time I turn on my TV, there’s another awards program — the Academy Awards, the Emmy Awards, the CMA Awards, the SAG Awards, the Tony Awards  — and the list goes on and on. This year I decided to start my own awards, the Tode  —  (rhymes with Tony) Awards!

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CropWatch March 19, 2010: Soybean Seedling Diseases Could be Prevalent; Seed Treatments Recommended

March 19, 2010

The current forecast is for a wet spring with wet conditions at planting. Given this, soybean seed treatment fungicides may be a good choice in 2010, especially for early planting dates.

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CropWatch March 15, 2010: Hergert Receives Great Plains Soil Fertility Leadership Award

March 15, 2010

Gary Hergert, extension soil and nutrient management specialist at UNL's Panhandle Research and Extension Center, was recently awarded the Great Plains Soil Fertility Leadership Award.

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