CropWatch Index of Stories For Aug. 5, 2011
High Temps at Pollination Projections of potential corn yields indicate irrigated corn is trending below average in some areas. Poor pollination may lead to additional losses. See more in Projected Yields and Field Updates.
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August 1-5, 2011
Corn Production
- Projected Corn Yields Drop Below Average in Aug. 1 Model
- How Extended High Heat Disrupts Corn Pollination and Aug. 8 Addendum on Pollination Process During Periods of High Humidity
- Corn Disease Update: Southern Rust Confirmed and Goss's Wilt Continues
- Q&A on Planting Cover Crops into Destroyed Seed Corn Fields
Crop Reports
- Crop & Pest Reports from Extension Educators Across the State
- USDA: Nebraska Weather and Crop Report
Insect Management
- Grasshopper Levels May Warrant Treatment in Field Borders
- Stink Bug Populations Develop in Soybeans and Corn
Dry Bean Production
Irrigation Management
- Eastern Nebraska Irrigation Update for Aug 9: Crop ET and Rain Equalize
- Irrigation Update: Lower Temps, High Humidity Lead to ET Drop
Pesticide Update
IANR & Extension Programs & Resources
- Market Journal: Economists Make Recommendations on Corn Crop
- Learn How to Identify and Battle Hidden SCN Threat at Field Days, Starting Aug. 11
- Prairie Restoration and Organic Farm Tours Aug. 20
- UNL Farm to Families Continues Aug. 23 with an On-Farm Program
- Gudmundsen Sandhills Lab to Hold Open House Aug. 24
- Late Season Crop Management Training August 25
AgNews
- Report: Land-grant Universities Key to Nation's Future in 'Biocentury'
- 3 More Counties Become Eligible for USDA Emergency Loans
- Nebraska Producers Reminded of Animal Import Requirements
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On this week's Market Journal Extension Educator Jenny Rees discusses the impact that recent high temperatures are having on corn.