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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Soybean Management Field Days Studies
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2012 soybean management field days to be held in August at four locations across Nebraska will offer producers the latest in on-farm research. Charles Shapiro, UNL Extension Soils Scientist in Crop Nutrition. MP3
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Nebraska On-Farm Research Network
Producers have the opportunity to get involved in research that will affect their farm operations through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension’s Nebraska On-farm Research Project. Gary Zoubek, UNL Extension Educator. MP3/Web
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Wheat Diseases
Scouting wheat fields for fungal and viral diseases. Stephen Wegulo, UNL Extension Plant Pathologist. MP3/Web
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Monday, April 30, 2012
Soil Erosion with Heavy Rain
Planting cover crops on some or all of a field can help reduce soil erosion caused by wind and rain. Paul Jasa, UNL Extension Engineer. MP3/Web
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Field Crop Scout Training
The annual Field Crop Scout Training Day will be held May 8th in Mead. This workshop offers basic training for students interested in becoming field scouts. Keith Glewen, UNL Extension Educator. MP3/Web
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Skip-Row Planting
Skip-row planting is when producers leave one to two rows empty while planting to allow for water storage later in the growing season. Drew Lyon, UNL Extension Dryland Crops Specialist. MP3/Web/Pub
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Soybean Management Surveys
One practice investigated during soybean management surveys was foliar application of nutrients. Charles Wortmann, UNL Extension Soils Specialist. MP3
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Ag Research: Where Should it be Located?
Agricultural research is important for the advancement of the industry. University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension looks for producers interested in adopting new practices on their farms and ranches. Charles Shaprio, UNL Extension Soil Specialist. MP3
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Monday, April 2, 2012
Spring Planting
At planting time some soils in Nebraska can have severe iron and zinc deficiencies and this can affect yield. Charles Wortmann, UNL Extension Soils Specialist. MP3/Web
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Practicing No-Till
No-till practices help to keep residue on the soil to protect it from sun and wind. Paul Jasa, UNL Extension Engineer. MP3
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Possible Drought in the Midwest
Mild winter conditions with little moisture have brought about a concern of a drought in the Midwest this year. Bruce Anderson, UNL Extension Forage Specialist. MP3/Web 
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Nitrogen Application
Although weather can be unpredictable, certain additives can help prevent nitrogen loss in fields. Charles Shapiro, UNL Extension Soils Specialist. MP3
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Weeds in Winter Wheat
To avoid unnecessary yield injuries in winter wheat, producers should apply fertilizers and herbicides separately. Bob Klein, UNL Extension Western Nebraska crops specialist. MP3/Web
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
New Wheat Disease Guides
Producers have the opportunity to reference three new guides to help diagnose disease in wheat plants. Stephen Wegulo, UNL Extension plant pathologist. MP3/Web
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Forum
The Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Forum will take place March first though the third in Kearney. One topic to be discussed is a quality assurance program for grape growers and wineries in Nebraska. Paul Read, UNL Professor of Viticulture. MP3/Web
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Innovative Youth Corn Yield Challenge
The University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension has developed an Innovative Youth Corn Yield Challenge to help youth learn about yields and farming practices. Brandy Vandewalle, UNL Extension Educator. MP3/Web
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Nebraska No Till Conference
The 2012 Nebraska No Till Conference will be held at the end of February at three locations across Nebraska. Keith Glewen, UNL Extension Educator. MP3/Web
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Tri-Basin Crop, Soil and Water Management Clinic
The Tri-Basin Crop Soil and Water Management Clinic will be in Columbus February 14. The clinic is targeted towards land owners and operators. Rod Wilke, UNL Extension Project Coordinator. MP3/Web
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Foliar Fertilization in Corn
Foliar samples can be a beneficial tool used to determine if a crop has nutrient deficiencies. Charles Shapiro, UNL Extension Soils Specialist. MP3
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Exploring Emerging Ag Technologies
Exploring emerging ag technologies is the theme for a conference and trade show sponsored by the Nebraska Agricultural Technologies Association. Dave Varner, UNL Extension Educator. MP3/News/Web
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Chemigation Training Events
The University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension will be offering chemigation training for producers across the state. Bill Kranz, UNL Extension Irrigation Specialist. MP3/Web
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Monday, December 26, 2011
2011 Crop Production Clinics
The 2011 Crop Production Clinics will be held at nine locations across Nebraska. Certified Crop Advisor Credits are available as well as recertification for pesticide applicators. Lowell Sandell, UNL Extension Weed Science Educator. MP3/Web/News 
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Winter Wheat/Winter Annual Weeds
Report on winter wheat conditions in Nebraska and winter annual weeds. Producer need to be on the lookout for winter annual weeds since they are more prevalent when moisture is present after planting. Drew Lyon, UNL Extension Dryland Crops Specialist. MP3/Web
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Monday, December 5, 2011
Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo
The annual Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo will be held on December 15th at the fairgrounds in Wahoo. Keith Glewen, UNL Extension Educator.
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
End of Season Yields: What Did Hybrid-Maize Produce?
A hybrid-maize model, developed by the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, was used to predict yields this past growing season. Jenny Rees, UNL Extension Educator. MP3/Web
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Monday, November 28, 2011
1st Annual Tri State Fruit and Vegetable Growers Symposium
Fruit and vegetable growers have the chance to meet fellow producers at the first annual Tri-State Fruit and Vegetable Growers Symposium to be held Dec. 2 in Sioux City, Iowa. Keith Jarvi, UNL Extension Educator. MP3/Web
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
Post Harvest Weed Control
Farmers should begin controlling weeds as soon as possible once harvest is complete. Bob Klein, UNL Extension Western Nebraska Cropping Systems Specialist. MP3/Web
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Post Harvest Work for Farmers
Post harvest cover crops are gaining popularity among farmers. Paul Jasa, UNL Extension Engineer. MP3/Web
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Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011
Getting a Jump Start on Invasive Plant Management
Invasive plant species are always a concern. Location may affect management practices. Steve Young, UNL Extension Weed Ecologist. MP3/Web
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Monday, Nov. 7, 2011
Plant and Soil Science E-Library
To learn about plant and soils sciences, visit the newly updated University of Nebraska-Lincoln E-Library. Deana Namuth-Covert, UNL Extension Plant Science Educator. MP3/Web/News
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Friday, November 4, 2011
Youth Section on CropWatch
The University of Nebraska – Lincoln’s Extension CropWatch site now has a new youth section.
Brandy VanDeWalle, UNL Extension Educator. MP3/Web
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Lime Application in Nebraska Fields
Some farmers may be considering adding a lime application to fields. Producers should do a grid soils sampling. Charles Wortmann, UNL Extension Soil Fertility Specialist. MP3/Web
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Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
Harvesting Crop Residues
Many farmers are thinking about harvesting corn and soybean residues. Producers need to consider all the options. Charles Wortmann, UNL Extension Soils Fertility Specialist. MP3/Pub
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Grain Bins
Nebraska farmers should be paying close attention to dryness of corn and preparing grain bins for storage of the crops. Tom Dorn, UNL Extension Educator. MP3
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Monday, October 10, 2011
Harvest Safety
Harvest is a hectic and often stressful time for farmers. There are simple safety precautions that are often overlooked during harvest. Dave Morgan, UNL Assistant Director, Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. MP3
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Yield Trends—Keeping Up with Demand
There have been discussions about yield trends and global food demands. Wheat has not seen as great of yield increases as corn. Richard Gray, Professor of Ag Economics, University of Saskatchewan. MP3/Web
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Thursday, September 8, 2011
Nitrogen Needs on Soybeans
The University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension tested 56 irrigated soybean fields for nitrogen needs. Charles Shapiro, UNL Extension Soil Fertility Specialist. mp3
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Wheat Variety Regional Results
Farmers in Nebraska now have the chance to view results from the Nebraska State Wheat Variety trials. Stephen Baenziger, UNL Professor of Agronomy and Horticulture. mp3/web
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
New Wheat Varieties and Wheat Trial Results
The University of Nebraska in cooperation with the USDA Agricultural Research Service released two new wheat varieties. Stephen Baenziger, UNL Professor of agronomy and horticulture. MP3/Web
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Fall Treatment in Winter Wheat Stubbles
Wheat producers should consider applying fall treatments on winter wheat stubble to maximize yields. Bob Klein, UNL Extension Western Cropping Systems Specialist. MP3
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Winter Annual Weeds
Fall is right around the corner, which means producers must think about winter annual weeds. Herbicides are most effective on winter weeds when applied in the late September to October. Lowell Sandell, UNL Extension Weeds Science Educator. MP3/Web
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Wednesday, August. 17, 2011
Ag Disaster Assistance Program
Nebraska has experienced a wide variety of climates this summer, including extreme heat and flooding. Producers in affected areas need to look at the federal programs the government is setting up for agriculture disaster assistance. Brad Lubben, UNL Extension Public Policy Specialist. MP3/Web
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Sudden Death Syndrome on Soybeans
The majority of crops in Nebraska are doing well this summer, but soybean yields may be dramatically impacted by a relatively new disease in the state called sudden death syndrome. Loren Giesler, UNL Extension Plant Pathologist. MP3/Web
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011
2011 Soybean Management Field Days
Soybean producers will have four opportunities to attend the 2011 Soybean Management Field Days during August. Keith Glewen, UNL Extension Educator. MP3/Web
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Monday, August 8, 2011
Heat on Corn Yield
A study being done in Clay County Nebraska using the Hybrid Maize Model shows a drop in corn yields due to high overnight temperatures. Jenny Rees, UNL Extension Educator. MP3/Web/MJ
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Planting Cover Corps
Wheat harvest is almost over for most producers in the state, which means producers are planting cover crops. Paul Jasa, UNL Extension Ag Engineer. MP3/Web
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Monday, July 25, 2011
Green-Snap in Corn
Some parts of the state have experienced high winds recently, causing wind damage to corn stocks. Charles Shapiro, UNL Extension Soil Fertility Specialist. MP3
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July 11, 2011
Foliar Fungicides in Corn
Because of the cold wet spring and severe weather, diseases are showing up in cornfields this summer. Tamra Jackson, UNL Extension Plant Pathologist. mp3/web
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Goss’s Bacterial Wilt and Blight
Goss’s wilt is beginning to affect numerous cornfields in the states. Tamra Jackson, UNL Extension Plant Pathologist. MP3/Pub
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Monday, June 27, 2011
Sampling for Nematodes in Corn
Nematodes can be found in all cornfields in Nebraska. There are 12 different nematodes found in Nebraska. Tamra Jackson, UNL Extension Plant Pathologist. MP3/CropWatch/Web
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June 23, 2011
UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Center
The University of Nebraska – Lincoln’s plant and pest diagnostic clinic is available for producers in the state and surrounding areas. Amy Timmerman, UNL Extension educator. MP3/Web
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June 8, 2011
June Wheat Tours
The University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension is hosting a series of free wheat tours in western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming June 20th, 21st, and 23rd. Dipak Santra, UNL Extension Alternative Crops Breeder. MP3/Web
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June 6, 2011
Corn & Soybean Seedling Diseases
Many soybean producers are concerned about soybean seedlings diseases like phytofura or epithelium this season. Amy Timmerman, UNL Extension Educator. MP3/Web
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May 31, 2011
Evaluating Hail Damage to Corn
A University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension neb guide on evaluating hail damage to corn has been expanded and improved for producers. Bob Klein, UNL Extension Western Nebraska Crops Specialist. MP3/Pub
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May 25, 2011
Residue Concerns in No-Till This Spring
Residue in fields will buffer soil temperature and soil moisture which will help the crop grow more uniformly. Paul Jasa, UNL Extension Engineer. mp3/web
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May 24, 2011
Drying Hay
Preservatives are a way to put up hay that might be too moist. Bruce Anderson, UNL Extension Forage Specialist. mp3
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April 25, 2011
Positive Landlord/Tenant Relationships
Tenants and landlords should ask questions and tell the truth to help better their relationship when dealing with rises in cash rent. Allen Vyhnalek, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension Educator. mp3
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April 18, 2011
2011 Water for Food Conference: Paths to Solutions
“Paths to Solutions” is the theme for the 2011 Water for Food Conference to be held May 1-4 at the Cornhusker hotel in Lincoln. James B. Milliken, President, University of Nebraska. mp3/web
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April 15, 2011
$100 or $1,000 Black Walnut Trees
What is a black walnut tree worth? About a million board feet of black walnut is harvested in Nebraska each year. Dennis Adams, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension Forester. mp3
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April 11, 2011
Winter Wheat Conditions
Some winter wheat is looking patchy or undesirable. Producers should take a deep breath and gives the crop a few more weeks to emerge. Drew Lyon, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension Dryland Crop Specialist. mp3/web
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April 12, 2011
Winter Annual Weeds
Producers may find winter annual weeds more prevalent in areas of no-till farming. Winter Weeds should be under control at least two weeks prior to planting. Lowell Sandell, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension Weeds Specialist. mp3
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March 22, 2011
Nitrogen Rates with Crop Sensor
A study looking at sensor applied nitrogen was conducted by the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. Charles Shapiro, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension Soils Specialist. mp3
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March 18, 2011
Crop Trees
Crop tree selection is an important part of forest management. Crop trees can include firewood, biomass or other type of wood crops. Dennis Adams, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension forester. mp3
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March 14, 2011
Planting in Heavy Winter Wheat Stubble
There are challenges for producers when planting in heavy winter wheat stubble. Bob Klein, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension Western Nebraska Crops Specialist. mp3
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March 1, 2011
Changes in Seed Genetics
Biotechnology has helped make changes in seed genetics and trait selection. Greg Kruger, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension Cropping Systems Specialist. mp3/video
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February 23, 2011
Affects of High Commodity Prices on Crop Nutrient
Crop nutrient recommendations may be affected by high commodity prices. Producers may need to reassess crops and nutrients. Charles Shapiro, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension Soil Scientist. mp3
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