D3 Drought Expands Slightly more than 90% of Nebraska is now categorized in extreme or exceptional drought and soil water deficits are deep. But this week a UNL climatologist shares hope about what's coming.  More
Flame Weeding Offers Options UNL research is leading to the development of multi-row flame weeders and the necessary tests and recommendations to support their use in the field. More

August 10, 2012

Forage & Silage Production

• Considerations for Late Summer-planted Forage Crops. With early harvests, a second crop forage may be an option if enough water is available. See tips for fall and spring forage crops.
• Double Cropping for Forage Crop Production: How Much Soil Water is Needed Before you Sow?
• Using a Microwave to Determine the Moisture Content of Forage. Step-by-step guide helps you determine moisture content of your forage before baling or making silage.
• Consider Label Restrictions for Corn and Soybean Insecticides
• Aphids Noted Damaging Summer Alfalfa. Hot, dry conditions favor the spotted alfalfa and cowpea aphids.

Drought

• Early Indicators Signal Relief Coming from Relentless Hot, Dry Conditions. Several chances for rain in the next 2 weeks.
• Combine Settings for Harvesting in a Drought. Making some adjustments can help you capture more.
• Market Journal Looks at Federal Drought Discussions
• See UNL farm, ranch, and home site at droughtresources.unl.edu

Corn Production

• Consider Nutrient Removal and Ground Cover Costs When Harvesting Corn for Silage

Wheat Production

• Weed Management in Winter Wheat Stubble Under Drought Conditions

Soybean Production

• Scout for Feeding Injury by Soybean Stem Borers. High populations may predispose fields to lodging and complicate harvest.
• Drought Stress May Make Scouting for SCN Easier.

Sugarbeet Production

• Update: New SLN Label Issued for Intrepid for Armyworms

Weed Management

• Flame Weeding Offers Alternative Weed Control Method.
• Reminder: Flame Weeding Workshop Aug. 15 at Concord

Potato Production

• Back in the News: Scouting for and Managing Potato Psyllids and Psyllid Yellows (June 13, 2011)

Crop Reports

• USDA: Nebraska Irrigated Corn, Dry Beans Offer Hope
• Field Updates from Extension
• USDA Yield Forecast:  Nebraska Corn Crop Down 13%; Similar National Drop. Soybean Crop Down 17% in Nebraska, 12% Nationally
• 2011 Nebraska Farm Production Expenditures up 10% from 2010

Extension Programs & Resources

• Reminder:  Nebraska Soybean Management Field Days Aug. 14-17 at 4 Sites
• High Plains Advanced Cropping School for Sunflowers Aug. 16-17
• Dry Bean Field Tour Aug. 21 at Panhandle REC
• UNL South Central Ag Lab Field Day Aug. 22 near Clay Center
• New and Revised Crop Publications from UNL Extension
• Soybean Cyst Nematode Field Days August 27-30
• Late Season Crop Management Clinic Aug. 30 near Mead