The November 22 CropWatch has been posted to the Web.

This week in CropWatch

Tillage

• No-till leads yields in long-term tillage field comparison

Nutrient Management

• Nebraska Phosphorus Index adds an erosion calculator

Sunflower Production

• Unraveling the mystery of a low-yielding sunflower field

Winter Extension Programs

• Registration deadline nears for No-till Winter Conferences in western Nebraska
• Workshop emphasizes planning for success of handing down family farms
• Going organic? Learn the steps involved and the support mechanisms available
• Learning the basics of bio-diesel — growing your own fuel
• Corn/Soybean Profitability Workshops set for December 18-22
• Cornhusker Economics Management and Outlook Conferences start in January
• Crop Protection Clinics: What you need to know for 2007
• Skip-row corn meetings explore its use and Nebraska field trial results
• Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo features benefits of biofuels

Weather Data

• Soil temperature records are updated daily and available in CropWatch Weather

Field Updates and Ag News

• Field updates
• USDA: Nebraska soybean harvest sets record; corn harvest down 3% from last year
• Renewable resources and more efficient uses could calm energy price swings
• Rural Poll reflects reservations about Latino immigration to Nebraska
• Compiled PDF version of the stories in this week’s CropWatch newsletter