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Corn Ear Rot, Grain Mold Diseases and Grain Drying. The cooler summer temperatures and late season precipitation are exacerbating harvest challenges this year. Diseases in the corn still standing in the fields such as corn ear rot cause even more problems in stored grain and should be handled differently at harvest to prevent further losses. The pathogens that cause these diseases can continue to grow in the bin and may have dramatic impacts on quality, including the possibility of mycotoxin accumulation. View the Market Journal report (*above) or these linked CropWatch stories for information.
The unusually wet fall conditions and slow maturing grains also require many producers to consider options for drying grain. View this Market Journal report for more information and see related news stories on the CropWatch Web site homepage.
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Watch an 8 min. Market Journal report about the site by clicking the Play button on the screen to the right. For a full-screen view, click on the 2nd button from right (left of volume control).
Along with timely crop production and pest management information, CropWatch now offers in-depth, searchable information and decision-aid tools organized by crop. Access information, research results, and recommendations for the production of corn, soybeans, wheat, forages, sorghum, sugar beets, dry beans, potatoes, organics, bioenergy and alternative crops, and related topics. Written by Extension specialists and educators from across the state, CropWatch is your one-stop resource for Nebraska crop production information.
H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)
Human cases of influenza A (H1N1) - incorrectly referred to as swine flu - have been identified in several states, including Nebraska, and in other countries. This is a new influenza virus that has not been identified in people or swine before, and human-to-human transmission of the virus is ongoing. For science-based facts you should know, go to:
Market Journal Provides current grain/livestock market commentary and analysis; weather, climate, and soil moisture updates; practical advice from seasoned, working producers; and more.
Backyard Farmer View entire episodes or search for answers to your plant, yard, and insect problems. Watch Backyard Farmer live on NET1 April to mid September (Thursday, 7:00 pm CT). Backyard Farmer Extra airs every Saturday morning during the season at 8:30 am (CT).
Ag Almanac Audio and video interviews with University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension specialists and educators on topics ranging from crop and livestock production to health and nutrition to lawn and garden care, and more.
WebVideo A number of UNL-Extension video programs are archived and available for viewing. Topics include water management, crop and livestock production and rural entrepreneurship.
