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Southern Rust of Corn in Cuming, Dodge and Washington Counties

Interview on Diseases in Corn and Soybeans with Nathan Mueller (Nebraska Extension) and Chad Moyer (KTIC) http://s61.podbean.com/pb/0d7bbf589284976a07848e38cb240b4a/55ca56ab/data2/blogs60/700996/uploads/08-11-15MuellerCropsweb.mp3 Over the past week, southern rust (Figures 1-4)) is being found in some corn fields in Cuming, Dodge, & Washington Counties. Southern rust does not overwinter in Nebraska and must be blown in from the south. […]

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Local Crop Water: Crop Water Use and Soil Moisture Status Aug. 3 to 10

1.5 miles NE of Scribner: Irrigated no-till soybeans on Moody Silty Clay loam soil (about 2.2″ of available water per foot) August 3 – August 10 Weekly Rainfall/Irrigation & Crop Water Use for August 3 – August 10: Rainfall = 0.8″ Irrigation = 0″ (0.0″ total for season) ET (Evapotranspiration) Reading: 0.6 Soybean Water Use […]

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KTIC Radio Extension Corner: Southern Rust and Frogeye Leaf Spot

This is Dr. Nathan Mueller, your local agronomist for Nebraska Extension. Southern rust in corn has been confirmed in 10 counties including Butler County in east central Nebraska as well as frogeye leaf spot (Figure 1) in soybeans in Dodge, Saunders, and Washington Counties. Warm temperatures & high humidity promote the development and spread of […]

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Local Crop Water: Crop Water Use & Soil Moisture Status for July 20 – July 27

1.5 miles NE of Scribner: Irrigated no-till soybeans on Moody Silty Clay loam soil (about 2.2″ of available water per foot) July 20 – July 27 Weekly Rainfall/Irrigation & Crop Water Use for July 20 – July 27: Rainfall = 0.40″ Irrigation = 0″ (0.0″ total for season) ET (Evapotranspiration) Reading: 1.3 Soybean Water Use […]

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Local Crop Water: Crop Water Use & Soil Moisture Status for July 13 – July 20

1.5 miles NE of Scribner: Irrigated no-till soybeans on Moody Silty Clay loam soil (about 2.2″ of available water per foot) July 13 – July 20 Weekly Rainfall/Irrigation & Crop Water Use for July 6 – July 13: Rainfall = 2.0″ Irrigation = 0″ (0.0″ total for season) ET (Evapotranspiration) Reading: 1.4 Corn Water Use […]

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Dodge County Crop Condition Tour – From the Road & Row on July 16

In this report, I will use the definitions used by USDA-NASS for crop conditions: General crop conditions. Categories are defined as follows: Very Poor – Extreme loss of yield potential; complete or near complete crop failure. Poor – Heavy loss of yield potential due to excessive soil moisture, drought, disease, etc. Fair – Less than […]

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