Projected Corn Yields Irrigated and rainfed corn yields have been predicted for several sites in the western Corn Belt, based on July 1 weather data. Check potential yields developed under three scenarios using UNL's Hybrid-Maize model.
Drought Expands  The U.S. Drought Monitor now indicates moderate to extreme drought for all of Nebraska, with no relief in sight for the next 2 weeks.  See story and CropWatch drought resources.

July 13, 2012

Drought

• Drought Worsens in Nebraska; Little Relief in the Next 2 Weeks
• Governor Expands Roadside and Early Haying Efforts
  
• CropWatch Drought Resources.  New information added as it develops related to crops.

Corn Production

• Predicted 2012 Corn Yields for Selected Sites in 4 States
• 2011 Corn and Soybean Yields -- How Did They Look for Nebraska?  Check county-by-county corn and soybean yields for irrigated and rainfed fields as well as charts of 40+ year yield trends.
• Southern Rust Confirmed in Southern and Northeast Nebraska, including Adams, Burt, Fillmore, Hall and Thayer counties. Common rust and Goss's Wilt are continuing in central and eastern Nebraska.
• Spider Mites in Eastern Nebraska Field Corn and Soybeans
• Dig Your Roots this July to Evaluate Rootworm Management
• 2nd Generation ECB Scouting Spreadsheet Online

Alfalfa & Forage Production

• Using Weather-Damaged Corn as Forage. Economics and final use play into how drought-damaged crop might be salvaged. Various options offer benefits and challenges.
• With High Temps, Adjust Alfalfa Cuttings to Let Plants Recuperate

Wheat Production

• Wheat Stem Sawfly Numbers High in Panhandle Wheat, Cause Lodging.
• Nebraska Wheat Crop 15% Below Last Year; Oats Lowest since 1868
• Ammoniating Wheat Straw Can Help Fill Feed Gaps

Farm Management

• Monthly Panhandle REC Report to Feature Local Grain Prices

Crop Reports

• Crop and Field Updates from Extension

AgNews

• UNL Report: Nebraska Ag Production Complex is Key to State's Economy. Nebraska's "profoundly significant and diverse" ag production complex is giving Nebraska great economic momentum in an ever-expanding global food economy. The report calls for developing a comprehensive, statewide strategy to provide for long-term sustainability of the state's ag industry.

IANR & Extension Resources

• Recent UNL Extension Crop and Rural Publications
• 2012 Nebraska Grazing Conference Aug. 14-15 in Kearney