Charles Wortmann

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Work Keim Hall (Keim) 202
Lincoln NE 68583-0915
US
Work 402-472-2811 On campus, dial 2-2811
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Research Cited in CW
How Manure Impacts Soil Aggregation

Tips for Applying Soil Residual Herbicides after Corn Emergence

 Two leaf corn
Figure 1. Corn at the two-leaf stage in a field near Clay Center. Many residual herbicides can be applied after corn emergence. See Table 1 for more details.

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May Weather and June Forecast

State Climatologist Al Dutcher shares his forecast for the coming week on Market Journal.
Nebraska map of May 2015 precipitation

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No-till Bus Tour June 18-19

Nebraska Extension will be conducting a two-day No-till, Cover Crops, and Grazing Bus Tour on Thursday and Friday, June 18-19.  The tour will depart from and return to Beatrice and includes visits to producers in southeast Nebraska and northeast Kansas.

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Preservatives and Hay Moisture

June 5, 2015

The moisture content of hay when it is baled influences yield, quality, and storability. Preservatives can help make good hay at higher moisture levels, but correct management will be needed to keep that hay in good shape.

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Controlling Grasses in Alfalfa

June 3, 2015

Wet soil in alfalfa fields right after cutting will certainly do one thing — help weedy grasses like foxtail and crabgrass grow.

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