Stay the Course When Replanting Soybean
June 27, 2008
Soybean growers just planting or replanting soybeans may be tempted to shift to a shorter maturity, but experts at UNL and at neighboring universities would caution against this.
UNL Extension Releases New Proso Millet Production Guide
June 27, 2008
Proso millet producers now have access to an updated and expanded Extension publication loaded with information on growing and selling the crop.
Control Potato Leafhoppers In Alfalfa
June 27, 2008
Potato leafhoppers have arrived and are starting to injure alfalfa in many areas. These tiny, yellowish-green, wedge-shaped insects often blow into our region from the southeast in early to mid-summer.
Seeding Forages Into Wheat Stubble
June 27, 2008
Wheat stubble can be an excellent seedbed for no-till planting forages such as alfalfa, turnips, or summer annual grasses. Soil moisture is conserved, erosion is reduced, weed seeds remain buried, and tillage expenses are eliminated.
Storing Hay to Minimize Losses
June 27, 2008
Over one-fourth of your hay's nutrients can be lost due to weathering between now and feeding next winter. Taking steps now can help minimize this loss.