August 25, 2008 Agronomy

UNL CropWatch

The following stories have been posted to CropWatch. Tom Dorn, Extension Educator in Lancaster County, offers recommendations for reducing energy costs when grain drying in two CropWatch stories this week.

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Grain Storage Preparations

  • How To Reduce Energy Cost For In-Bin Grain Drying
  • How To Reduce Energy Costs With High Speed, High Capacity Dryers

Crop Production

  • Research — Residue Boosts Yields in Water-Limited Conditions

Alfalfa & Forage Production

  • Tips for Spreading Manure On Alfalfa
  • Finding Higher Profits in Cash Hay Opportunities
  • Testing For Hay Quality
  • Options For Late Summer Pasture Weeds

Crop Reports

  • Nebraska Field Updates
  • USDA: Crop Report (Aug. 24)
  • USDA: Crop Report (Aug. 17)
  • USDA: Cattle Report

Events and Extension Programs

  • Improving Crop Water Productivity Conference Sept. 18
  • No-Till On The Plains Whirlwind Expo
  • Market Journal: Canadian Farmers Visit Nebraska
  • New Edition of Crop Disease Management Reports Released