60 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ en-us Cropwatch Audio News Lisa Jasa ljasa1@unl.edu clean University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cropwatch Audio News Timely, research based crop production and pest management information from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Extension specialists and educators from across the state contribute weekly articles on a variety of topics including planting, pest management, irrigation, fertilizers, farm management, and grain storage. Topics also cover identifying and managing weeds, diseases, and insects found in Nebraska crops. See the CropWatch News website for more stories and online tools for growers. UNL Extension entomologist Bob Wright UNL CropWatch Common stalk borer hatch is underway across much of the state http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/051112/StalkBorers.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 11 May 2012 01:03:00 CDT 00:03:40 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska USDA NASS, Nebraska Field Office UNL CropWatch Nebraska winter wheat crop down 9% from 2011 http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/051112/WinterWheat.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 11 May 2012 01:03:00 CDT 00:01:22 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Michael Rethwisch and Stephen Wegulo UNL CropWatch Symptoms of wilt disease in alfalfa have been observed in several southeast Nebraska fields http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/051112/AlfalfaWilt.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 11 May 2012 01:03:00 CDT 00:02:28 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Tamra Jackson and Bob Wright UNL CropWatch A mild winter may lead to increased outbreaks of Stewart's wilt in this year's corn crop http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/050412/StewartsWiltAndFleaBeetleDamage.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Mon, 07 May 2012 13:03:00 CDT 00:03:58 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Bob Wright and Keith Jarvi UNL CropWatch High insect populations can check you offguard and overwhelm Bt or insecticide-treated corn. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/050412/Insects050412.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 04 May 2012 13:03:00 CDT 00:05:24 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Jenny Rees and Jim Specht UNL CropWatch UNL research shows increased yield based on planting date http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/042712/042712Beans.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:03:00 CDT 00:02:26 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Jeff Bradshaw, UNL Extension entomology specialist UNL CropWatch Aphid populations are increasing in Nebraska, but are still below treatment thresholds. In this week's CropWatch story, Bradshaw discusses what they're seeing in field surveys and what to watch for in the coming months. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/042012/Aphids042012.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:03:00 CDT 00:03:16 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Bob Wright, UNL Extension entomology specialist UNL CropWatch Miller moths are making their annual comeback earlier than normal this year, and large numbers are likely to be seen in the next couple of weeks. While sometimes irritating, they cause little damage at this stage. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/042012/Millers042012.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:03:00 CDT 00:02:55 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Gary Zoubek, UNL Extension Educator, gives his weekly update on ET Gages and Watermark Sensors UNL CropWatch Gary Zoubek gives his final irrigation and watermark sensor update for the season http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/090511/Zoubek090711.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Thu, 8 Sep 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:04:16 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Gary Zoubek, UNL Extension Educator, gives his weekly update on ET Gages and Watermark Sensors UNL CropWatch With cooler temperatures and increased humidity for the past couple of weeks, the ETgages dropped about an 1 inch in the both the York area and Mead areas! We’ve continued to make decisions about that last irrigation of the season! http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/082911/Zoubek082911.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:03:13 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Erin Bauer, Clyde Ogg, Pierce Hansen, and Jan Hygnstrom from UNL’s Pesticide Safety Education Program UNL CropWatch Keep you and your family safe by wearing protective equipment and taking precautions when washing clothing worn during pesticide applications. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/082211/Pesticide082611.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:02:03 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Loren Giesler, Extension Plant Pathologist UNL CropWatch Frogeye leaf spot infections range from minor to severe in eastern Nebraska. If you’re just seeing frogeye in soybeans fields now, treatment is likely not warranted. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/082211/Frogeye082611.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:02:03 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Gary Hergert, Extension Soils Specialist, Panhandle REC, Scottsbluff UNL CropWatch For CRP areas being planted into winter wheat, UNL strongly recommends soil testing for nitrogen and phosphorus. An additional 40 lb of nitrogen may be needed in these fields to reach yield expectations. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/082211/Wheat082611.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:02:40 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Tom Hunt, Extension Entomologist at the Haskell Ag Lab UNL CropWatch Soybean aphids are still present but are expected to start declining. Use soybean stage and aphid numbers to help determine whether treatment at this time would be beneficial http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/082211/Aphids082611.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:01:49 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Gary Zoubek, UNL Extension Educator, gives his weekly update on ET Gages and Watermark Sensors UNL CropWatch Gary Zoubek, UNL Extension Educator, gives his weekly update on ET Gages and Watermark Sensors http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/082211/Zoubek082211.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:03:35 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Greg Kruger, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Weed Ecologist UNL CropWatch In this segment, Greg Kruger provides helpful weed management information. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/Jenny_Rees/Weed_Management.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:05:41 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Jim Specht, University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor of agronomy and horticulture UNL CropWatch In this segment, Jim Specht discusses planting research conducted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/Jenny_Rees/Soybean_Planting.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:06:36 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Keith Glewen, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Educator UNL CropWatch The Soybean Management Field Days are offered by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and provide producers with valuable information. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/Jenny_Rees/Soybean_Management_Field_Days.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:04:08 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Loren Giesler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Plant Pathologist UNL CropWatch Nebraska growers attempt to alleviate crop problems through seed treatments. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/Jenny_Rees/Seed_Treatments.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:05:33 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Jenny Rees, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educator UNL CropWatch The Cropwatch eNewsletter is a useful tool for crop producers in Nebraska. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/Jenny_Rees/Cropwatch_eNewsletter.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:04:45 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Drew Lyon and Greg Kruger, Extension Crop Specialists and Gary Hein, Entomologist and Director of the UNL Doctor of Plant Health Program UNL CropWatch Control of weeds and volunteer wheat in recently harvested wheat fields is critical to saving moisture and reducing the threat of plant disease next year. Uncontrolled pre-harvest volunteer wheat virtually assures wheat streak next year. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/081511/WheatControl.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:04:36 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska UNL Extension Entomologists Tom Hunt and Bob Wright and Extension Educator Keith Jarvi UNL CropWatch New to this year’s line-up of soybean pests -- gall midges, a small white to bright orange or red maggot. Found in soybean fields in eastern Nebraska, they are feeding on dead plant tissue and do not appear to be causing new damage. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/081511/GallMidge.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:01:10 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska UNL CropWatch UNL CropWatch If scouting and counting hundreds or even thousands of tiny green bugs is getting a little tedious, try a new method and a new app for speed scouting. UNL Extension has released a new app – Aphid Speed Scout -- through the iTunes store http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/081511/AphidApp.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:02:06 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Stephen Baenziger, Professor of Agronomy, Nebraska Wheat Growers Presidential Chair UNL CropWatch Two new UNL wheat varieties – McGill and Robidoux – offer characteristics that make them strong producers. Learn more about these options and where they performed best in field trials http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/081511/WheatVarieties.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:03:24 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Gary Zoubek, UNL Extension Educator, gives his weekly update on ET Gages and Watermark Sensors UNL CropWatch Gary Zoubek gives his weekly update on ET Gages and Watermark Sensors for as of August 16, 2011 http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/081611/Zoubek081611.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:03:48 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Gary Zoubek, UNL Extension Educator, gives his weekly update on ET Gages and Watermark Sensors UNL CropWatch Gary Zoubek gives his weekly update on ET Gages and Watermark Sensors for as of August 9, 2011 http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/080811/Zoubek080911.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:03:12 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska UNL agronomist Tom Hoegemeyer discusses how high temperatures affect the corn pollination process UNL CropWatch Some corn growers are reporting the results of poor pollination, likely due to high temperatures, particularly nighttime highs, that affect the process. In this CropWatch story, UNL agronomist Tom Hoegemeyer discusses how high temperatures affect the corn pollination process http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/080511/Pollination.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:03:34 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Agronomy Professors Patricio Grassini and Kenneth Cassman and Extension Educators Jenny Rees and Keith Glewen UNL CropWatch Projections of yield potential for irrigated corn at two sites in central and eastern Nebraska dropped below long-term averages this week, according to a model developed by UNL researchers. The trend was identified for two irrigated fields in Clay and Saunders County using UNL’s Hybrid-Maize tool http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/080511/HybridMaize.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:04:10 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Gary Zoubek, UNL Extension Educator, gives his weekly update on ET Gages and Watermark Sensors for week 9 UNL CropWatch Gary Zoubek gives his weekly update on ET Gages and Watermark Sensors for week 9 http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/080111/Irrigation080111.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:04:45 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Gary Zoubek, UNL Extension Educator, gives his weekly update on ET Gages and Watermark Sensors for week 7 UNL CropWatch Gary Zoubek gives his weekly update on ET Gages and Watermark Sensors for week 8 http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/072911/Zoubek072511.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:04:51 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Loren Giesler, Extension Plant Pathologist: Bacterial blight is cropping up in soybeans across Nebraska UNL CropWatch Bacterial blight is cropping up in soybeans across Nebraska. Luckily it’s expected to diminish or disappear with the high temperatures before causing major damage. Learn how to identify and treat it where necessary http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/071811/Blight.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:01:29 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska CropWatch UNL CropWatch If you’re interested in learning more about plant breeding, UNL is offering four mini-courses for working professionals to further their education without having to travel to a traditional classroom. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/071811/Courses.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:01:46 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Aaron Berger, UNL Extension Educator: If you’re considering planting a forage after irrigated winter wheat in the Panhandle, consider the benefits of oats UNL CropWatch With wheat harvest delayed in many areas, summer annuals planted after Aug. 1 could be risky, but oats can provide almost two tons of forage by mid-October with grazing into winter http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/071811/Forage.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:02:09 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Bob Wright: UNL entomologists have confirmed the first report of Japanese beetles moving into a Nebraska crop UNL CropWatch UNL entomologists have confirmed the first report of Japanese beetles moving into a Nebraska crop. This defoliating insect prefers landscape shrubs but will feed on corn or soybean and was found in a soybean field south of Crete http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/071811/JapaneseBeetles.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:02:31 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Gary Zoubek, UNL Extension Educator, gives his weekly update on ET Gages and Watermark Sensors for week 7 UNL CropWatch Gary Zoubek gives his weekly update on ET Gages and Watermark Sensors for week 7 http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/072211/Zoubek071711.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:04:25 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Gary Zoubek, UNL Extension Educator, gives his weekly update on ET Gages and Watermark Sensors for week 6 UNL CropWatch Gary Zoubek gives his weekly update on ET Gages and Watermark Sensors for week 6 http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/071211/Zoubek6.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:06:05 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Extension Entomologists Robert Wright and Jeff Bradshaw and Extension Educator Keith Jarvi UNL CropWatch Western bean cutworm moths are emerging. Scouting should be underway in corn and should begin soon in western Nebraska dry beans so treatment can be initiated where necessary http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/070411/Cutworm.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 8 Jul 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:03:57 Cropwatch, radio, cutworm, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska UNL Extension Educators and Specialists UNL CropWatch Crop and Field updates across Nebraska http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/070411/Updates.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 8 Jul 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:05:38 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Jeff Bradshaw, UNL Extension Entomologist at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff UNL CropWatch The second grasshopper hatch is well underway in the Panhandle and large enough it could affect crops, particularly new crop wheat to be planted later this summer http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/070411/Hatch.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 8 Jul 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:01:54 Cropwatch, radio, grasshopper, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Tom Hunt, Extension Entomologist at the Haskell Ag Lab in Concord and Keith Jarvi, Extension educator in Dixon, Dakota, and Thurston counties UNL CropWatch If you haven’t already started scouting for soybean aphids, do. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/070411/Aphids.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 8 Jul 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:03:01 Cropwatch, radio, aphid, soybean, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska UNL extension soil scientists Charles Wortmann, Charles Shapiro, and Richard Ferguson UNL CropWatch Research indicates that there may be a yield boost from adding nitrogen at the R3 stage of soybean in high yielding fields http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/070411/Yield.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 8 Jul 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:02:05 Cropwatch, radio, nitrogen, soybean, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska CropWatch UNL CropWatch The UNL Extension Plant Pathology team this week released eight new pictorial disease identification guides for corn, dry bean, sugarbeet, and wheat http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/070411/Disease.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 8 Jul 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:00:30 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Gary Zoubek UNL Extension Educator UNL CropWatch Gary Zoubek gives his weekly update on ET Gages and Watermark Sensors for week 5 http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/070411/Zoubek5.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Thu, 7 Jul 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:05:30 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Bruce Anderson, UNL Extension forage specialist UNL CropWatch Forage may still be an option when replanting after storm and flood damage at this point in the season. Be sure to check the label of any previously applied herbicides when selecting your forage crop http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/062711/Anderson1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:01:54 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Gary Zoubek UNL Extension Educator UNL CropWatch Gary Zoubek gives his weekly update on ET Gages and Watermark Sensors for week 4 http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/062711/Zoubek4.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:04:30 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Richard B. Ferguson, Extension Soils Specialist UNL CropWatch Nebraska farmers now use about half as much nitrogen as they did in the 1970s to produce a bushel of corn. A review of historical data shows that farmers apply less than 1 lb of nitrogen for every bushel of corn grown. This is largely due to a greater understanding of crop needs and implementation of more efficient practices. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/062011/Ferguson1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:03:30 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Gary Zoubek UNL Extension Educator UNL CropWatch Gary Zoubek gives his weekly update on ET Gages and Watermark Sensors http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/062111/Zoubek3.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:04:08 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska IANR News Release IANR Crop water use and irrigation technology will be among the topics presented at the seventh annual West Central Water and Crops Field Day. It will be held June 30 near Brule http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/061411/IANR1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:01:28 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Jeff Bradshaw and Bob Harveson Panhandle REC Potato growers should be scouting now for the tiny potato psyllids which can cause direct feeding damage as well as spread the disease psyllid yellows http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/061411/Psyllid1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:03:50 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Tamra Jackson and Amy Timmerman UNL CropWatch Nematodes exist in every field. To determine the potential for serious damage from those in your fields, you'll need to take soil samples and have them analyzed by a lab. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/061411/Nematode1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:05:15 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Gary Zoubek, UNL Extension Educator Gary Zoubek, UNL Extension Educator Week 2 ET gage and Watermark Sensor Update http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/061411/Zoubek2.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:03:09 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Bob Klein & Greg Kruger, UNL Extension Crop Specialists Bob Klein & Greg Kruger, UNL Extension Crop Specialists When assessing a crop after hail or flood damage, consider current damage, potential delayed problems, and yield potential from replanting. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/061011/Klein_Kruger1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:02:42 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Stephen Wegulo, UNL Extension Plant Pathologist Stephen Wegulo, UNL Extension Plant Pathologist Wheat scab has been found in isolated cases from western to eastern Nebraska. Growers should be watching for scab and adjust harvest accordingly. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/061011/Wegulo1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:02:00 CDT 00:01:47 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska UNL Extension Specialists and Educators UNL Extension Specialists & Educators UNL Extension specialists & educators recently surveyed the state’s wheat crop and report on insect and disease outbreaks they found. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/061011/Survey1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:01:00 CDT 00:01:40 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Sandi Alswager Karstens, IANR News Service Sandi Alswager Karstens, IANR News Service UNL Extension has a new website to help you prepare for and recover from flooding. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/061011/Flood1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:00:00 CDT 00:01:09 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Gary Zoubek, UNL Extension Educator Gary Zoubek, UNL Extension Educator UNL Extension Educator Gary Zoubek gives his outline for measuring estimated crop ET, soil sensor readings and irrigation management tips for a few fields located in eastern Nebraska. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/061011/Zoubek1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Thu, 9 Jun 2011 13:02:00 CDT 00:00:55 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska UNL Extension Educators UNL Extension Educators Moth activity has been fairly light in east central Nebraska so far. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/060311/Moth_1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 3 Jun 2011 13:02:00 CDT 00:00:55 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska UNL Extension Educators UNL Extension Educators After a cold, rainy start to the season, crop growth progressed rapidly this week with the warmer temperatures. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/060311/FieldUpdates_1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 3 Jun 2011 13:01:00 CDT 00:01:18 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Stephen Wegulo & Robert Harveson, UNL Plant Pathologists, Dewey Lienemann, Extension Educator Stephen Wegulo & Robert Harveson, UNL Plant Pathologists, Dewey Lienemann, Extension Educator Limited areas of stripe rust have now been identified in the Panhandle and in southeast and south central Nebraska. Growers should be scouting their wheat fields, particularly young fields, to identify any diseases and plan for treatment. Several fungicides have excellent efficacy against rust diseases. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/060311/Wegulo_Harveson_Lienemann_1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 3 Jun 2011 13:00:00 CDT 00:02:30 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Loren Giesler, UNL Extension Soybean Pathologist Loren Giesler, UNL Extension Soybean Pathologist Growers should begin scouting soybean fields for seedling diseases and be prepared to determine the extent of damage. In some cases replanting may be warranted. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/052711/Giesler_EtAll_1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 27 May 2011 13:02:00 CDT 00:02:21 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Gary Zoubek & Aaron Nygren, UNL Extension Educators Gary Zoubek & Aaron Nygren, UNL Extension Educators This is a good time to install ET gages and soil water sensors to help provide the information you need to manage your irrigation more efficiently. Installation is easiest before the crop gets too big. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/052711/Zoubek_Nygren_1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 27 May 2011 13:01:00 CDT 00:02:16 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Stephen Wegulo, UNL Extension Plant Pathologist Stephen Wegulo, UNL Extension Plant Pathologist Growers should be on the lookout for fusarium head blight, also known as wheat scab, and be prepared to treat. With wheat scab, timing of the fungicide application is critical. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/052711/Wegulo_1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 27 May 2011 13:00:00 CDT 00:01:56 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Stephen Wegulo, UNL Extension Plant Pathologist & Emmanuel Byamukama, UNL Research Associate Stephen Wegulo, UNL Extension Plant Pathologist & Emmanuel Byamukama, UNL Research Associate Barley yellow dwarf and powdery mildew were widespread in southeast Nebraska, according to a May 18 survey. No rust diseases were observed, although producers should now be scouting for rust, especially given the recent rainy conditions. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/052011/Wegulo_Byamukama_1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 20 May 2011 13:05:00 CDT 00:02:07 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Stephen Wegulo, Bob Wright & Jenny Ress, UNL Extension Specialists Stephen Wegulo, Bob Wright & Jenny Ress, UNL Extension Specialists A recent survey of wheat fields in south central and southeast Nebraska found barley yellow dwarf to be widespread, but at low incidence. Fungicides will not affect this disease; however, the aphids that carry it may be controlled. Producers will want to identify the population of aphids present in a field with barley yellow dwarf and then determine whether treatment is warranted. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/052011/Wegulo_Wright_Rees_1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 20 May 2011 13:04:00 CDT 00:03:56 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Leslie Johnson, UNL Manure Management Project Coordinator Leslie Johnson, UNL Manure Management Project Coordinator The latest advances in manure management technologies will be demonstrated July 20 at the North American Manure Expo in Norfolk. The event includes demonstrations, educational programs, and industry booths. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/051311/Manure1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 13 May 2011 13:04:00 CDT 00:02:45 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska USDA Wheat & Hay Crop Report USDA Wheat & Hay Crop Report USDA Wheat & Hay Crop Report http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/051311/USDA1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 13 May 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:01:13 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Stephen Wegulo,UNL Extension Plant Pathologist & Jenny Rees, Dewey Lienemann, UNL Extension Educators Stephen Wegulo,UNL Extension Plant Pathologist & Jenny Rees, Dewey Lienemann, UNL Extension Educators A survey of wheat fields this week in southeast and south central Nebraska showed a progression of fungal diseases, but no rust diseases. Treatment of powdery mildew and leaf spot diseases may be warranted to protect the flag leaf. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/051311/Wegulo_Rees_Lienemann1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 13 May 2011 13:02:00 CDT 00:02:09 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Greg Kruger, UNL Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Greg Kruger, UNL Extension Cropping Systems Specialist In some areas of Nebraska corn stands are less than expected and growers are considering replanting. In this week’s CropWatch Extension Crops Specialist Greg Kruger of UNL’s West Central Research and Extension Center talks about what to consider when deciding whether to replant. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/051311/Kruger1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 13 May 2011 13:01:00 CDT 00:02:50 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Jeff Bradshaw, UNL Extension Entomologist Jeff Bradshaw, UNL Extension Entomologist The Nebraska Panhandle and much of southern Nebraska should begin seeing the first grasshopper hatch of the season this week. A method for estimating grasshopper density is described and a treatment threshold is included. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/051311/Bradshaw1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Fri, 13 May 2011 13:00:00 CDT 00:02:50 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Bob Wright, UNL Extension Entomologist & Keith Jarvi Extension Educator Bob Wright, UNL Extension Entomologist & Keith Jarvi Extension Educator Be on the alert for early season corn pests in emerging corn. Cutworms, wireworms and white grubs can cause serious damage, even when treated seed was planted. Early detection is especially important as most cutworm damage occurs within 7 days of plant emergence. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/050511/Wright_Jarvi_1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Thu, 5 May 2011 13:01:00 CDT 00:04:37 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Drew Lyon, Bob Klein, Greg Kruger, UNL Extension Cropping Systems Specialists Drew Lyon, Bob Klein, Greg Kruger, UNL Extension Cropping Systems Specialists The options for Bt corn hybrids continue to increase. UNL Extension Entomologist Robert Wright discusses two major changes for the current year and how these changes affect resistance management. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/050511/Lyon_Klein_Kruger_1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Thu, 5 May 2011 13:00:00 CDT 00:03:36 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Bob Wright, Extension Entomologist Bob Wright, Extension Entomologist The options for Bt corn hybrids continue to increase. UNL Extension Entomologist Robert Wright discusses two major changes for the current year and how these changes affect resistance management. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/042511/Wright1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:02:38 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Jim Specht, UNL Professor Agronomy & Jenny Rees, UNL Extension Educator Jim Specht, UNL Professor Agronomy & Jenny Rees, UNL Extension Educator UNL research shows why it’s important to get soybeans planted early. For optimum soybean yields the southern two-thirds of Nebraska should plant the last week of April and the northern third should plant the first week of May http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/042511/SpechtRees1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:02:00 CDT 00:03:46 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Mark Hinze Extension Educator & Greg Kruger Cropping Systems Specialist Mark Hinze UNL Extension Educator & Greg Kruger UNL Cropping Systems Specialist A recent survey of early planted corn in central Nebraska found that kernels were developing, just at a much slower rate than if soils were warmer. Learn more about the first few weeks of corn development. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/042511/HinzeKruger2.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:01:00 CDT 00:01:22 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Mark Hinze Extension Educator & Greg Kruger Cropping Systems Specialist Mark Hinze Extension Educator & Greg Kruger Cropping Systems Specialist Early planted crops can have the highest yield potential, but they also carry some risk in cool, wet springs like this one. UNL agronomy experts discuss early corn growth and how to determine if you’ve got a problem. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/042511/HinzeKruger1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:00:00 CDT 00:03:52 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Jeff Bradshaw, Extension Entomologist Jeff Bradshaw, UNL Extension Entomologist UNL researchers assessing wheat pests in 2010 were concerned by the number of wheat stem sawflies they found in western Nebraska. Extension Entomologist Jeff Bradshaw writes in CropWatch that this summer they'll be surveying fields to document the prevalence of this sawfly and its parasitoids and to determine its threat potential. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/041811/Bradshaw1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:03:00 CDT 00:02:30 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Paul Jasa, UNL Extension Engineer Paul Jasa, UNL Extension Engineer In no-till planters need to cut and handle residue, penetrate the soil to the desired seeding depth, establish proper seed-to-soil contact, and close the seed-vee. UNL Extension Engineer Paul Jasa shares eight things you can do to ensure successful no-till planting. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/041811/Jasa1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:02:00 CDT 00:04:39 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Jon Bruning, Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning, Nebraska Attorney General A clarification from Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning has put to rest the question of whether farmers need to notify the Diggers Hotline of Nebraska before soil sampling. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/041811/Bruning1.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:01:00 CDT 00:01:14 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska Cropwatch Cropwatch After CRP, growing soybean and particularly corn can require changes in your management practices. Growing corn can be more difficult than growing soybean after CRP for several reasons. In addition, corn is likely to require 50 lbs or more of fertilizer. Learn more about what to consider for your post-CRP fields. http://real.unl.edu/podcast/Cropwatch/041811/CRP.mp3 http://cropwatch.unl.edu/ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:00:00 CDT 00:01:58 Cropwatch, radio, radio news, Nebraska, Lincoln Extension, UNL, University of Nebraska