Stink Bugs Damaging Corn in Eastern Nebraska

twisting of the plant is a common symptom of sink bug injury
Twisting of the plant is typical of stink bug feeding injury.

June 13, 2008

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Controlling Thistles by Digging And Grazing

June 6, 2008

Learning from Experience

 

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Play It Safe, Select the Right Gloves for the Job

June 6, 2008

When applying pesticides, always follow label instructions to ensure the safety of the applicator as well as non-target organisms and the environment. One of the most important aspects of the label is the personal protective equipment (PPE) required to prevent accidental pesticide exposure.

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Controlling Postemergence Weeds in Alfalfa

June 6, 2008

Are weeds appearing in your new alfalfa? Seedlings compete poorly with weeds and if weeds get thick, alfalfa will suffer. While control decisions can be difficult, timely measures will be important to your alfalfa's sustainability.

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Making Hay When the Sun Shines

June 6, 2008

With this spring's cool wet weather optimal conditions for making hay have been rare. You've heard the maxim a hundred times, but do you know why it's best to make hay when the sun shines?

Getting hay to dry fast is important for several reasons, including the most obvious, to avoid rain damage.

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Irrigating Dry Beans — Research Leads to Changes

June 6, 2008

It's June, and dry edible bean producers find themselves faced with a familiar question: "When should I use my irrigation water?"

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