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.
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.
Entomologist Jeff Bradshaw Joins Panhandle REC
Jeff Bradshaw began work in January 2010 as entomologist at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff. Bradshaw will be focusing his research and extension programs on integrated pest management of insects in wheat, sugarbeets, dry edible beans, sunflower, and rangeland in the 17-county UNL Panhandle District.
CropWatch March 12, 2010: Cellulosic Biofuels Web Seminar Series Starts March 26
March 12, 2010
Todd Sneller, administrator of the Nebraska Ethanol Board, will discuss the state of the corn and cellulosic ethanol industry during a national web seminar March 26 from 11 a.m. to noon. The program is sponsored by eXtension.
CropWatch, March 5, 2010: 2010 Chemigation Training Dates and Information
March 5, 2010
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Federal Funds Available To Fight Invasive Weeds
USDA NRCS is offering $1.5 million in cost share assistance to landowners through the Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative (CCPI) to control invasive species in fully or over appropriated watersheds. Landowners have until March 12 to sign up for assistance.