UNL CropWatch May 7, 2010: Controlling Postemergence Weeds in Alfalfa
May 7, 2010
Vigorous weed growth this spring may be making it extra tough for alfalfa seedlings to compete.
UNL CropWatch May 7, 2010: Be Strategic in Harvesting Sunlight
May 7, 2010
Costs for many inputs such as seed, fertilizer, pesticides, fuel, hay and supplements seem to just keep rising, but miraculously, the most important input — sunlight — is still free.
UNL CropWatch May 7, 2010: Wireworms Pose Minimal Threat to Nebraska Dry Beans
May 7, 2010
Last week I was asked, “Will a sugarbeet field that was wireworm-infested last year spell trouble for dry beans if I plant them into that same field this year?” The answer is, probably not. Here's why.
UNL CropWatch May 7, 2010: Field Updates
May 7, 2010, updated May 10, 2010
May 10, 2010
Tom Dorn, Extension Educator in Lancaster County: Corn planting is nearly complete in Lancaster County. About 80% of the corn is in the 1- to 2-leaf stage. A small percentage of soybeans had pushed through the surface as of last Friday.
UNL CropWatch May 7, 2010: Market Journal: What to Know When Selecting a Sprayer Nozzle
April 30, 2010
Guest speakers on this week's Market Journal with program host Doug Jose are:
UNL CropWatch May 7, 2010: No-till Field Day June 9 near Thayer
May 7, 2010
The Scott Gonnerman farm near Thayer will be the site of a no-till field day June 9 in York County. The farm is 3 miles east and 1 mile north of Thayer (21st and T) in York County. Speakers will address various aspects of no-till, the value of crop diversity, and irrigation scheduling.
Speakers will include: