Nebraska crop production & pest management information

Early Soybean Planting Pays Nebraska research consistently shows early soybean planting provides higher yields than traditional dates. Learn MORE
	Greening Up Quickly With warmer temperatures this week, wheat and alfalfa quickly turned green,  with most wheat reported in good to excellent condition. Learn MORE

 April 16, 2010

Soybean Production

• Three Reasons Why Soybean Planting Date Matters
• Nebraska Farm Research Shows Benefits of Planting Soybeans Early
• Risks and Caveats of Early Planted Soybeans
• Eliminate Soybean Inoculant in Fields with a History of Beans 
• Recommended Soybean Planting Populations 

Insect Management

• Scout Early Emerging Soybeans for Bean Leaf Beetles

Wheat Production

• Western Nebraska Wheat Greens Up Quickly 

Alternative Crops

• UNL Panhandle Crop Breeder Seeks New Options for Western Nebraska 

Equipment

• Recommendations for Avoiding Sidewall Compaction at Planting
• Tips to Reduce Sidewall Compaction

Alfalfa & Forage Production

• Shortcuts for Planting Alfalfa
• Spring Musk Thistle Control in Pastures  

Weather

• Historical Trends Suggest 2010 Growing Season Patterns  

Field Reports

• Field Updates from Across the State  

Extension Programs

• Market Journal: Wheat Condition, Wheat Market, Sprayer Adjustments
• Register Now for May 11 Field Crop Scout Training