Digging into Extension, a CropWatch feature series, shines a spotlight on the professionals of Nebraska Extension, highlighting their roles in extension and services they provide to Nebraska farmers and ranchers.

UNL CropWatch April 16, 2010: UNL Alternative Crops Breeder Seeks New Options for Western Nebraska

April 16, 2010

Continuing to develop improved varieties of proso millet and looking for new uses for the crop, such as making ethanol, are among the top priorities of the alternative crops breeding specialist at the University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center.

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CropWatch April 16, 2010: Shortcuts for Planting Alfalfa

April 16, 2010

This spring wet soils and weather delays are causing field work and alfalfa planting to compete for what time is left. If you’re in this situation, consider some of these tips for saving time planting alfalfa.

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CropWatch April 16, 2010: Spring Musk Thistle Control in Pastures

April 16, 2010

Got Musk Thistles? Get Control Now

If you had must thistles last year, you’re likely to have them again this spring. Favorable rains and short pastures last fall provided the perfect recipe for lots of thistles this spring.

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UNL CropWatch April 16, 2010: Historical Trends Suggest 2010 Growing Season Patterns

April 16, 2010

With changing weather patterns and the start of the planting season, a look at the soil moisture status, probabilities of a late spring freeze, and potential El Nino impacts seems warranted.

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UNL CropWatch April 16, 2010: Market Journal: Wheat Condition and Marketing Options

April 16, 2010

Wheat production and marketing are among the focus topics on this weekend's Market Journal with host Doug Jose.

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UNL CropWatch April 16, 2010: Field Crop Scout Training Offered in May

April 16, 2010

A May 11 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension crop scout training course will provide crop scouts an opportunity to enhance their

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