Charles Wortmann
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- Emeritus Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Research Cited in CW
How Manure Impacts Soil Aggregation
Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — May 22, 2022
May 26, 2022
CPC's latest forecast calls for below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures for Nebraska in June.
Farmer Focus: Growers Evaluate Xyway™ LFR® Fungicide as an Alternative to Aerial Applications
May 25, 2022
Results of eight Nebraska on-farm research trials on using Xyway™ LFR® as an alternative to mid-season foliar fungicide applications, particularly where aerial applications are restricted or infeasible.
Conditions Favor Seedling Diseases in Early Planted Corn and Soybeans
May 25, 2022
As heavy rains and cool soils continue during early plant development, be sure to monitor seedling emergence and stand establishment to detect diseases as early as possible.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Cool-season Annuals and Alfalfa Harvest, Selecting Summer Forage
May 24, 2022
The time to harvest cool-season annuals, perennial forages and alfalfa first cutting is quickly approaching. Read these extension tips to get prepared for spring harvest and summer forages.
Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for June
May 24, 2022
There are four dates scheduled for free, in-person farm and ag law clinics in June.
Scout Your Wheat for Russian Wheat Aphids
May 24, 2022
Nebraska producers should begin scouting for Russian wheat aphids, as signs of this crop pest have begun appearing in Panhandle wheat plots and ongoing cool temperatures will support population growth.
Crop Progress: Corn Planting at 85%, Dry Edible Bean Planting Begins
May 23, 2022
Nebraska producers made significant gains in planting last week, with nearly a fourth of the total estimated corn acreage and another 28% of soybeans finished.
Estimated Crop Water Use: May 23
May 23, 2022
Estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the week of May 23.