UNL CropWatch April 23, 2010: Market Journal: Soybean Qualities Sought by Chinese Buyers
April 23, 2010
On this week's Market Journal Lisa Lunz, chair of the Nebraska Soybean Board, discusses what characteristics Chinese buyers are looking for in U.S. soybeans. Topping the list are soybeans with a higher oil and protein content than those traditionally grown here.
UNL CropWatch April 23, 2010: Drew Lyon, UNL Extension Specialist, Receives Weed Society Award
April 23, 2010
Drew Lyon, UNL extension dryland cropping systems specialist at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center, received the Outstanding Weed Scientist Award from the Western Society of Weed Science. Lyon was recognized at the society’s recent annual meeting in Hawaii for his professional achievements and the impact of his programming.
UNL CropWatch April 23, 2010: Grower Training Required for Senior Farmer Market Program
April 23, 2010
Fresh fruit, vegetable, herb, and honey producers participating in this year’s Nebraska Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) will need to complete a web-based training session offered by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture.
CropWatch April 16, 2010: Three Reasons Why Soybean Planting Date Matters
The yield potential of any soybean crop production system can be greatly enhanced by planting as early as possible. Why? There are three reasons:
UNL CropWatch April 16, 2010: Western Nebraska Wheat Greens Up Quickly
April 16, 2010
It was a long winter, but with the recent spring-like weather the winter wheat crop has turned many fields green across the state. Good soil water conditions and generally good wheat establishment last year bode well for much of the winter wheat crop in western Nebraska.
CropWatch April 16, 2010: Risks and Caveats of Early Planted Soybeans
April 16, 2010
Given the positive yield impact of planting soybeans as early as possible, producers must also recognize that there are three increased risks.