CropWatch March 5, 2010: Delayed Harvest and Crop Insurance Issues

March 5, 2010

It is rare that Nebraska farmers are looking forward to corn harvest and corn planting at the same time. However, this year we have had some serious issues with corn harvest that have continued into the spring. As we finish up harvest, the initial planting date for corn is fast approaching.

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CropWatch March 10, 2010: Applying Manure Before Seeding Alfalfa

March 10, 2010

If you’ve got excess manure you need to apply, a good option would be a field about to be seeded to alfalfa.

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CropWatch March 12, 2010: Converting Thin Alfalfa into High Producing Pasture

March 12, 2010

This spring consider rejuventating thin alfalfa stands by interseeding and converting them to pasture.

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CropWatch March 5, 2010: Treat Winter Annuals in Dormant Alfalfa

March 5, 2010

Now may be a good time to tackle problem winter annual weeds in your alfalfa before it starts greening up.

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CropWatch March 5, 2010: Preseason Hay Equipment Maintenance Recommended

March 5, 2010

While you’re waiting for the snow to melt and temperatures to warm up, take time to perform some routine preseason maintenance on your haying equipment. It will perform better at harvest and you’ll avoid costly down time.

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CropWatch March 5, 2010: New Fescue Varieties are Endophyte Free

March 5, 2010

In the past growers often resisted planting tall fescue as a pasture grass because it contained compounds that could harm livestock. That’s changed with the introduction of some new varieties.

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CropWatch, March 5, 2010: Field Crop Insecticide Changes for 2010

March 5, 2010

The following article discusses changes in insecticide registrations since last spring. For reasons of space, not all label restrictions are included. Please refer to the label to use these products according to label instructions.

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