Getting the Most Benefit From Your Irrigation
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| Figure 1. (Top) A properly adjusted irrigation pump. (Above) A pump with worn seals will reduce efficiency, leading to wasted water, energy and input costs. |
Mazimizing Efficiency of Fertilizing Pastures
April 3, 2009 Nitrogen fertilizer prices are down a bit from last year, but still high, making this a good time to review and possibly revamp your fertilizer strategy to make sure you're getting the most efficiency and benefit.
Using Prescribed Burning in Pasture Management
April 3, 2009
Prescribed Burning Basics
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Play It Safe: Protect Endangered Species from Pesticides
April 3, 2009 Whenever you apply pesticides, it's your responsibility to take the necessary steps to protect endangered species that could be harmed by these pesticides.
USDA Report: March 2009 Prospective Plantings
April 3, 2009
As of March 1, Nebraska producers expect to increase acreage planted to soybeans, hay, oats, sunflower, and sugarbeets, decrease acreage devoted to sorghum, dry edible beans, and wheat (sown last fall).
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Corn remains unchanged from a year ago with growers expecting to plant 8.8 million acres for all purposes in 2009.
Market Journal: Taking the Proactive Route to Communicate with Consumers
April 3, 2009
Plant soybeans and increase yields University of Nebraska research shows the optimum average planting date for soybeans is May 1. University of Nebraska-Lincoln soybean researcher, Jim Specht and Paul Jasa, UNL agricultural engineer, say that producers might consider having two planters going in the fields, one for corn and one for soybeans.
UNL Weatherfest this Saturday
April 3, 2009
If listening to the weather and watching for storms has become one of your favorite pastimes, don't miss this Saturday's Weatherfest, hosted by UNL's School of Natural Resources.