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Archive of weekly/biweekly newsletters at https://croptechcafe.org/wheatnewsletter/ including today’s issue on May 17, 2021. Continue reading → Archive of weekly/biweekly newsletters at https://croptechcafe.org/wheatnewsletter/ including today’s issue on May 17, 2021. Continue reading → Corn Emergence: Growing Degree Days Not So Simple
Many factors affect corn growth and development, especially early in the growing season. A common question this time of year after corn is planted and some fields have emerged whiles other have not is “How many Growing Degree Days (GDD) does it take for my corn to emerge?” Since corn emergence is directly related to […] Continue reading → Scouting Advised for Alfalfa Weevil
Alfalfa is the most grown crop in Saline, Jefferson, and Gage counties after corn and soybeans. Based on satellite imagery and crop reflectance, USDA CropScape estimates there was over 18,000 acres of alfalfa growing in 2020 in Saline, Jefferson, and Gage counties. An independent crop consultant, private industry agronomist, and Nebraska Extension (me) found alfalfa weevil (Figure […] Continue reading → Wear Gloves When Handling Treated Seed
Planting season can be busy and stressful, so please don’t forget to be safe when handling treated seed and check the seed tag or talk to your seed dealer for specific handling and use directions. Treated seed is another route of exposure for farmers and other handlers, whether this exposure is to fungicide, insecticide, or […] Continue reading → Time to Plant New Seeding Alfalfa
After corn and soybeans, alfalfa is the most grown crop in Saline, Jefferson, and Gage counties. Based on satellite imagery and crop reflectance, USDA CropScape estimates there was over 18,000 acres of alfalfa growing in 2020 in Saline, Jefferson, and Gage counties. Assuming farmers maintain alfalfa stands for 5 to 7 years, there are about […] Continue reading → Yield-robbing plant-parasitic roundworms
Soybean cyst nematodes (SCN) are a plant-parasitic roundworm that attack soybeans and found in Saline, Jefferson, and Gage counties. The pest is not new or unfamiliar to area farmers and agronomists. However, sometimes we get to comfortable with old issues. As a reminder, SCN is the #1 yield-grabbing pest in U.S. soybean production. Soybean cyst […] Continue reading → Agronomic Guides and Resources Available in Saline, Jefferson, and Gage counties
As spring is nearly here, I wanted to remind farmers and agronomists about resources available from your local Extension offices in Wilber, Fairbury, and Beatrice. Our local extension offices are open to the public for walk-ins. As a reminder, the Extension offices are located in Wilber at 306 W 3rd St, in Fairbury at 517 […] Continue reading →