UNL CropWatch July 23, 2010: Controlling Summer Weeds in Alfalfa
July 22, 2010
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.
UNL CropWatch July 15, 2010: 2010 GDDs Ahead of 2009 and Near Long-term Norms
July 15, updated July 20, 2010
July 22, 2010 Update
UNL CropWatch July 30, 2010: UNL Soil Moisture Sensor Seminar Aug. 2
July 30, 2010
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.
UNL CropWatch July 30, 2010: Irrigation Management Field Tour August 2 near Imperial
July 30, 2010
With today’s tight irrigation water allocations and high input costs, producers are looking for better irrigation strategies to achieve the most from the water they have and the nitrogen they apply.
UNL CropWatch July 30, 2010: Market Journal Explores Agriculture's Role in Greenhouse Gas Deba
July 30, 2010
On this week's Market Journal an extension specialist in agricultural economics at the University of Missouri looks at how agriculture both adds to and offsets greenhouse gases emissions. Ray Massey says that uUnder current rules only the largest 100 to 150 agriucltural operations will be required to report emissions.
UNL CropWatch July 23, 2010: Market Journal: Ag Economist Recommends Selling Some Harvest Wheat
July 23, 2010
Producers should look at selling a portion of their recent wheat harvest and look at a September or December contract, according to Paul Burgener, extension ag economics research analyst. He was a guest speaker on this week's Market Journal, hosted by Doug Jose, extension farm management specialist