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2013 CropWatch News
May 2, 2013
Soybean Production: How cold stress affects soybean
Wheat Production: Scout wheat fields for early detection of diseases
Planting: Take comfort that planting delays don't signal "game over;" soil temperature comparisons for York
Weather: Warmer, drier conditions forecast for next week
Insect Management: The miller moth returns
Alfalfa, Pastures & Forage: Pastures weakened by drought require time to recover
Farm Management: Update: UNL farm bill webinar on ACRE and DCP now available online
AgNews: New yeast strain could lower costs for cellulosic ethanol production
April 26, 2013
Weed Management: Glyphosate-resistant common waterhemp confirmed in Nebraska
Wheat Production: Wheat soilborne mosaic in southeast Nebraska wheat
Field Reports: Freezes stress, injure wheat; rains bolster soil moisture, but subsoil still lacking Weather/Climate: Drought outlook improves for eastern Nebraska; record-setting cold, wet April about to improve
Farm Management: ACRE or DCP? UNL webinar examines features and future of each
Soybean Production: Bean leaf beetle numbers down, but hot spots still possible
Insect Management: Western Nebraska likely to see fewer grasshoppers again in 2013
Alfalfa & Forage Production: Your next options after rain delays alfalfa planting; forage and pasture plants still weak despite rains
App Review: Vector spray app can help you reduce pesticide drift
Extension Programs & Resources: Market Journal looks at wheat condition, pasture leases, and more; Annie’s Project: building skills on the ranch and in the home; UNL Extension Tractor Safety Courses at 7 sites
April 19, 2013
Soybean Production: early soybean planting can mean extra yield; data show Nebraskans planting soybeans earlier each year
Wheat Production: Nebraska winter wheat appreciates moisture, despite lows; assessing freeze injury to winter wheat
Corn Production: Don't till wet soils; shallow corn planting can hinder root development
Farm Management: ACRE or DCP? Resources to select your best option; free farm finance clinics for May
Weather: Forecast for warmer, drier planting weather soon
Nutrient Management: Biostimulants/biofertilizers: buyer beware
Weed Management: Weeds are emerging: recommendations for pre-plant and pre-emergence weed control
Alfalfa Production: Herbicides to control weeds in spring-seeded alfalfa
Market Journal: Planting delays, the market shift, and weed control
Crop Report: Nebraska crop condition and soil moisture update
April 12, 2013
Corn Production: Finding success with water-limited corn following drought; reduced row spacing and yield; answering your questions with on-farm research through the On-Farm Research Network.
Wheat Production: Delayed wheat growth may have mitigated extensive damage from freeze
Weather: Widespread moisture lowers drought severity; Weather records for the week; soil temperatures updated daily
Precision Agriculture: Update and calibrate your precision ag systems
Alfalfa & Pasture Production: Shortcuts for planting alfalfa; continue managing pastures for drought
Market Journal: Market Analysis and Determining Which is the Best Fit: ACRE or DCP?
Mobile Apps for Ag: University of Missouri Offers Weed ID App
Research: CT Scans Shed Light on Vascular Systems in Plants
UNL IANR & Extension Programs: UNL Larsen Museum to host Tractor Show April 13; Field Crop Scout Training May 7 at UNL ARDC; North American Invasive Plant Ecology and Management Course registration open; LEAD fellowship applications available for group 33
April 5, 2013
On-Farm Research: Results from sugar applications to corn and soybeans; corn growers sought for on-farm research network
Irrigation: How tillage and crop residue affect irrigation requirements
Tillage: Conserving soil and water with no-till and crop residue
Alfalfa & Forage Production: Reseeding patchy pasture areas; benefits of grass-alfalfa; Extension resources explore best practices for growing annual forages
Mobile Apps for Ag: Market Journal App includes videos, market updates, CropWatch articles
IANR Extension Resources & Programs: Market Journal looks at western Nebraska winter wheat, army cutworms, pre-season irrigation
Ag Reports: NASS: subsoil moisture "adequate" for just 4%
Agribusiness: Choosing the best income tax status for your cooperative
March 29, 2013
Planting: No-till planting tips for a dry year; familiar cultural practices (no-till, crop rotation) battling climate change
Wheat Production: Will N applications be profitable in winter wheat in 2013?
Corn Production: Survey: Corn populations to be unchanged for 55% of respondents
Soybean Production: The value of residual herbicide in reduced soybean stands
Forage and Pasture Production: Planning for summer forage needs; managing pasture problem spots
Apps: UNL Ground Spray helps estimate droplet size
Weed Management: Sericea lespedeza becomes Nebraska's newest noxious weed
USDA Reports: Nebraska intended plantings drop slightly; corn still high
UNL Extension: Market Journal: Analyzing why this week's USDA reports hit the market
March 22, 2013
Farm Management: Nebraska agland values up again, by 25%; cover crops and crop insurance requirements for 2013
Wheat Production: Assessing damage and estimating winter wheat yields; controlling weeds in late emerging and thin stands of winter wheat
Corn Production: On-farm grower research on corn planting rates
Irrigation Management: Evaluating the use of preseason irrigation; early season pivot maintenance can help ensure application efficiency
Soybean Production: ‘Tode awards recognize results of SCN sampling
Weed Management: What's new with herbicides for 2013
Weather: Rain/snow forecasts and drought monitor offer hope for precipitation
App Review: Wisconsin Corn N Rate calculator
Market Journal: Global soybean shortage, public policy issues for cattle
Research: New research could lead to more heat-tolerant crops
IANR & Extension Resources & Programs: Beginning farmer and rancher workshops scheduled for April; World Food Prize Laureate is Heuermann Lecturer April 9; NU Water for Food Conference to focus on building resilient agroecosystems
March 13, 2013
Corn Production: Is a population change warranted in irrigated corn due to water constraints?; maturity range effects on seasonal evapotranspiration
Insect Management: Spring-feeding cutworms active in western Nebraska
Weather: Spring showers welcome, not likely to eliminate deficit
Irrigation Management: Preseason irrigation check-up can mean fewer mid season problems
Pesticide Safety: Get up-to-date pesticide labels, labeling, and material safety data sheets for 2013; DriftWatch identifies nearby pesticide-sensitive crops
IANR & Extension Resources: Market Journal looks at seasonal price trends; options for old crop sales
AgNews: Ronald Rosati named dean of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture; Nebraska Ag Leadership Council elects new officers
March 6
Farm Management: Crop prices set for insurance; Farm Estate and Transition Workshop March 27 in York; free Farm Finance Clinics for March
Nutrient Management: Checking for residual nitrate this spring
Weed Management: March workshops to focus on weed resistance management; how musk thistle thrives in drought; UNL Extension offers Crop Scout Training March 13
UNL Extension Resources: Manure application publications among recent Extension releases; Nebraska LEAD fellowship applications now available
February 2013
Crop Research: Cassman says yield potential predictions can help global food security
Farm Management: Adjusting pasture leases for drought; 53 Nebraska crop budgets updated for 2013 prices; building your agribusiness presence online; free farm finance clinics offered in February
Weed Management: March workshops tackle weed resistance management.
Grain Storage: Managing stored drought-stressed corn in early spring
Forage Production: Forage production with limited precipitation or irrigation (UNL Drought Resources)
Market Journal: Farm program benefits and ethanol production; wheat exports and farm program changes for 2013; ag land prices, export process, and grain markets
Research: USDA: Understanding soil microbes may help reduce erosion
Crops for Youth: Entry deadline March 1 for the Innovative Youth Corn Challenge
Extension Meetings and Resources: Sorghum U Feb. 19; Temple Grandin to Headline 2013 Women in Ag Conference Feb. 21-22; Regional Irrigation Conference in February; Economic Outlook Meetings; Crop Scout Training March 13; Wilber Crop Clinic Focuses on Water Issues, Timely Grower Info; corn and soybean growers share on-farm research results; Tuesday Heuermann Lecture to focus on future of food; Nebraska No-till Conferences at Hallam Feb. 12 and Holdrege Feb. 14; No-till Cover Crop Meeting Feb. 15 in Colorado
January 2013
Farm Management: Land booms, bubbles, and busts: reflecting on land values at the start of 2013; what the American taxpayer relief act means for your ag operation; payroll tax holiday expires; 2013 Nebraska crop budgets now available
Wheat Production: Sharpen your grower skills at the Panhandle's Wheat Technology Conference (3 sites, Feb. 5, 6, 7)
Forage Production: Forages under water-limited conditions
Irrigation Management: Deficit irrigation presentations online; H2Optimization: dry year water management in the Republican River Basin; Center Pivot Irrigation Management short courses at 3 sites in February; deficit irrigation workshop
Nutrient Management: Uganda work positioned to make fertilizer use more profitable for poor farmers
USDA Crop & Research Reports: Nebraska corn harvest down 16%, soybeans down 21%; Nebraska 2013 winter wheat seedings up from last year; Nebraska grain and hay stocks on Dec. 1 drop from 2011 levels
Market Journal: Descriptions of two episodes including segments on importance of selecting corn seed to manage disease risk; interview with animal management expert Temple Grandin; and bullish year-end grain reports.
IANR & Extension Programs: Note: Wheat Technology Conference Feb. 7 at Sidney, Canceled at other 2 sites; Temple Grandin: livestock industry has improved handling, needs to tell its story better; monthly bioenergy web seminars; Women in Ag conference to focus on communicating on the farm; research updates to cover results from soybean management field day trials; manure land application training offered in February; 2013 invasive plant short course; West Central short course on corn stalk grazing and baling
NebGuides and ECs: Newly released UNL extension publications
Video & Audio
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