Weather-data Tracking System Being Incorporated into Broader Effort

April 24, 2009 Every day, around 7 a.m., thousands of volunteers in more than 40 states check and empty their rain gauges, then enter their data online, in the nation's most extensive grass-roots precipitation-reporting system.

 

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Q & A's on Phosphorus Fertilizers

April 17, 2009

Q1. Is orthophosphate better than polyphosphate?

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Prepare Now To Beat the Drought

April 17, 2009 Drought is likely to be a problem for some areas of the state again this summer. While you can't predict exactly where and how severe it will be, you can take steps this spring to help minimize its potential impact on your operation.

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Shortcuts For Planting Alfalfa

April 17, 2009 For best results, dryland alfalfa should be seeded by May 15 and irrigated alfalfa by May 31. However, this spring's wet weather may push some alfalfa planting past the optimum time and into competition with other crops for fieldwork. Fortunately, there are ways to save time.

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New Insecticides and Label Changes for 2009

April 17, 2009 Several new products will be available for insect management in Nebraska field crops this year. Following is a brief description of these products, organized by manufacturer. Please refer to the product label or other information for complete information.

Bayer CropScience

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