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Nf00-427 Management Of Seed And Seedling Diseases Of Corn, Jim Stack

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses how to manage seed and seedling diseases of corn.

Ec00-829 Flexible Cash Leasing Of Cropland, Roger Selley, Bruce B. Johnson, H. Douglas Jose, John D. Cole

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Agreeing on a cash rent can be a challenging task. Typically there is considerable uncertainty about what prices and yields will be in the upcoming year, and anticipating revenues is further complicated with the uncertainty of farm program payments, particularly in low income years when Congress may appropriate unexpected assistance. Attempting to determine a cash rent to apply for more than one year adds to the challenge. Also, adjustments to rent are required over time to remain current with changes in farm program provisions, production costs, productivity and product price levels.

The expected costs and revenues used to establish a …

Nf00-428 Fungicide Management Of Foliar Diseases Of Corn, Jim Stack

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebFact discusses how to manage fungicide of foliar diseases of corn.

G1398 Corn Grain Yield And Kernel Weight Stability After Black Layer, Fred W. Roeth, Roger Wesley Elmore

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This NebGuide disputes previous reports that corn yields are reduced after black layer if harvest is delayed.

An October 1995 article in a national farm publication reported that corn dry matter decreased 1 percent for every percent loss in rain moisture as corn dried in the field after black layer (physiological maturity). The dry matter loss reportedly was hybrid specific and possibly due to seed respiration. This observation was based on research conducted at Purdue University with three hybrids over four years. All hybrids tested had significant dry matter losses in three of the four years. A report of similar …