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Southeast Nebraska: Soybean Micronutrient Management - Boron
Healthy soybean leaf compared to boron deficient plant. Photo: Nathan Slaton, University of Arkansas Interest and concern about micronutrient needs of soybean is common among farmers and agronomists in southeast Nebraska (Figure 1) due to higher yields than in previous decades and the increased availability of micronutrient fertilizers in both liquid and dry formulations. Nine micronutrients are needed in small amounts by soybeans.
Consider boron needs in soybeans
Tyler Harris BORON NEEDS: In soybeans, boron is needed for cell walls during cellular expansion and normal development of nitrogen-fixing root nodules. Boron deficiencies are most likely to occur on sandy soils with low organic matter.
Get a handle on soil compaction this harvest season
This article aims to inform readers about soil compaction, how it occurs, how to avoid it and how to remedy it. The first thing I want to make clear is that I am not villainizing anyone, and I understand farmers are required to make hard decisions all the time. With that thought in mind, it is best to start with what soil compaction is. Soil compaction occurs when the amount of pore space in the soil is decreased, and the soil is made denser.
Stalk Quality Concerns Widespread in Areas of Nebraska
Extremely stressful growing conditions occurred during much of 2019 in Nebraska, including wet conditions early that delayed planting, record rainfall during July and August, and continued wet conditions into September. Stressful growing conditions anytime during the season can lead to poor plant health and subsequent impacts on late season stalk quality.
Nebraska Corn, Soybeans: Late-Maturing Crops and Insects - Podcast
Nebraska Corn, Soybeans: Late-Maturing Crops and Insects – Podcast September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 By Michael Sindelar and Robert Wright, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Specialists ©Debra L Ferguson Stock Photography In this month’s CropWatch Podcast Extension Educator Michael Sindelar is joined by entomologist Robert Wright to discuss insect issues in late maturing corn and soybeans.
A Review of the 2018-19 Eastern Nebraska Winter Wheat Growing Season
No two years are alike in Nebraska and 2019 was definitely unique and challenging for many Nebraska farmers. However, wheat production in eastern Nebraska (Figure 1) ended up decent, given the rough start. Let’s review the 2019 winter wheat growing season: Figure 1. Map of Nebraska showing three major growing regions of wheat. The eastern Nebraska region is shown in yellow.
Nebraska Corn, Soybeans: Mid-Season Diseases to Watch for - Podcast
Nebraska Corn, Soybeans: Mid-Season Diseases to Watch for – Podcast July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 By Michael Sindelar, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Educator Bacterial leaf streak on corn leaf. Photo: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Corn nematodes, bacterial leaf streak, and frogeye leafspot, oh my! Extension Plant Pathologist Tamra Jackson-Ziems returns to the Nebraska CropWatch Podcast with information on mid-season corn and soybean diseases.
Nebraska CropWatch: Corn Seedling Diseases - Podcast
On this week’s CropWatch podcast, Michael Sindelar talks with Tamra Jackson-Ziems about corn seedling diseases and indicators to watch for in the field. Such early season fungal diseases in corn can include pythium, rhizoctonia, and fusarium. Identifying a specific disease often can be difficult as different diseases have similar appearing symptoms, Jackson-Ziems said. The plant pathologist discusses how to collect and submit a quality plant sample to the Pest and Plant Diagnostic Laboratory.
Nebraska: Spring Burndown Applications - Podcast
On this month’s Nebraska CropWatch podcast, Extension Educator Michael Sindelar talks with Extension Weed Specialist Amit Jhala about spring burndown herbicide applications. Jhala talks about what weeds species need to be controlled now and with spring burndown applications. He also addresses burndown challenges and how to overcome them, as well as herbicide modes of action used for burndowns.
Nebraska: Corn Planting and Early Growth Stages - Podcast
©Debra L Ferguson Stock Images Corn hybrid selection, seedbed preparation, and seeding rate and date are keys to achieving the top-producing, uniform corn stands you look forward to seeing at emergence each spring. On the latest CropWatch Podcast Extension Educator Michael Sindelar talks with Extension Cropping Systems Agronomist Roger Elmore about early season steps to ensure the results you want. He also addresses early crop stages and what to expect.
Nebraska Corn: Post-Harvest Residue Removal - Podcast
Nebraska Corn: Post-Harvest Residue Removal – Podcast Posted on December 11, 2018 By Michael Sindelar, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Educator On this, the inaugural podcast, Nebraska Extension Educator Michael Sindelar interviews Marty Schmer and Virginia Jin, USDA ARS researchers, on removing corn residue. In the podcast the term corn residue and corn stover are used to refer to what is left behind after grain harvest.
CropWatch Launches a Podcast: Removing Corn Residue
CropWatch Launches a Podcast: Removing Corn Residue Learn more about your options for using crop residue as well as when it's better not to disburb it on this month's Nebraska CropWatch podcast, a new feature. (Photo by Jenny Rees) CropWatch Launches a Podcast: Removing Corn Residue December 6, 2018 Beginning this week, CropWatch is adding podcasts to its line-up of information resources. Podcasts are the perfect way to hear from Nebraska ag experts when you’re on the go.
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