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Corn Growers Reminded to Follow Refuge Requirements as Spring Planting Nears

March 6, 2009

Future traits that build on today's technology will only be successful if today's technology remains effective.
Rob Korff, chair, Biotechnology Working Group

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New Herbicides and Weed Control Options for 2009

March 6, 2009 Several new herbicide and bio-tech options are available this year for weed control in Nebraska corn, soybeans, and sorghum.

Corn Herbicides

 

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Play it Safe: Rodenticide Updates

March 13, 2009

In case of a pesticide emergency, contact:

 

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Forecast: More Drought in the West, Possible Flooding in the East

March 6, 2009

Nebraska map showing precipitation in the state since Oct. 1, 2008.

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Crop Insurance and Risk Management Resources

March 11, 2009

If you're still weighing your crop insurance and other risk management options for 2009, you may want to check some of these Web resources.

Crop Insurance Information

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Crop Insurance Deadline March 16

March 6, 2009

The deadline for spring planted crop insurance sign-up is rapidly approaching for Nebraska farmers. Corn, grain sorghum, soybean, sunflower, sugarbeet, dry beans, proso millet, and spring wheat producers will need to sign up for crop insurance by March 16, since March 15 is on a Sunday this year.

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Farmland Leasing Takes a Turn in 2009

March 6, 2009 With recession clouds rolling in, leasing of farmland is a whole new ballgame for 2009. By now most leasing contracts are in place for this year, but not without a great deal of uncertainty and economic tension for both landowners and tenants.

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With Limited Irrigation, Try Forages

March 6, 2009 Drought, declining water tables, and legal issues are limiting the amount of irrigation water available in some areas. If you don't expect to have enough irrigation water for a good grain crop this year, consider planting forages.

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