Newsletter Archives for 2009

Wheat Production

• Western Wheat Suffers with Limited Moisture, High Winds

Crop Nutrition

• Q & A: How Can I Reduce Phosphorus Costs this Year?
• Give Proper Credit, Eliminate Unnecessary Nutrient Applications to Save Money

Disease Management

• Nebraska Corn at Moderate Risk for Stewart’s Wilt and Flea Beetle Damage in 2009

Farm Management and Marketing

• Futures Markets: Where do They Fit in Your Marketing Plan?
• UNL Offers Information, Tools for Farm Bill Sign-up

Production Management

• Long-Term No-Till Out Yields Tilled Comparisons; Cover Crops Introduced

Irrigation Management

• Getting the Most Benefit from Your Irrigation

Pasture Production

• Fertilizing Pastures for Maximum Efficiency
• Using Prescribed Burning in Pasture Management

Pesticide Safety

• Play It Safe: Protect Endangered Species from Pesticides

Field Updates & Crop Reports

• Field Updates from Across the State
• USDA Report: March 2009 Prospective Plantings

IANR/Extension Program

• Market Journal: Taking the Proactive Route to Communicate with Consumers
• UNL Weatherfest this Saturday

AgNews

• Spring Precipitation Could Have Varying Effects with Some Extremes
• Fellowship Applications Available for LEAD Group XXIX; Deadline June 15
• Satellite Training Sessions For Farmers Market Producers

Dry conditions in the western Panhandle are catching up to this year's wheat crop. Winter wheat that was planted late had limited fall growth due to cool temperatures and limited moisture and is getting off to a slow start this spring with soil moisture still limited in many areas.