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Cropwatch No. 2003-11, May 23, 2003, Lisa Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Field updates……………102

Crop season forecasts……………104

Stalk borer scouting……………105

Seedling diseases……………106

Striped rust in wheat……………107

Swine production documentary……………107

Weed profiles:

Western ragweed……………108

Hoary vervain……………108

Critical period of weed control……………109

Cropwatch No. 2003-12, May 23, 2003, Lisa Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Field updates……………112

Cutworms in crops……………112

Resistant RWA alert……………112

Grasshopper survey……………114

Common stalk borer……………114

Stressed winter wheat……………115

Selling CRP land……………116

CRP signup extended……………116

Tick & fly alert……………117

Groundwater levels drop……………118

Long-term drought cycles……………119

On-line weather data……………120

Cropwatch No. 2003-10, May 16, 2003, Lisa Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Field reports……………92

Corn flea beetles feeding……………92

Post corn herbicides……………94

Wheat harvest estimates……………94

Lumax label added……………94

Applying pre herbicides post……………96

Scout for grasshoppers……………97

West Nile Virus preview……………98

Market Journal……………98

Soybean inoculant research……………99

PSNT soil nitrate test……………100

The 2001 National Agricultural, Food, And Public Policy Preference Survey: The South Dakota Perspective, Gary Taylor

Economics Research Reports (1969 - 2017)

Federal government policies significantly affect the behavior of farmers in South Dakota, the North Central region, and the nation as a whole. In general, producers favor programs that provide income support and protect them from the full impact of free market adjustments. Farmers and ranchers in 27 states were surveyed during the spring of 200 l. The survey contains questions about farm income and risk management, conservation and environmental policies, trade, food labeling, the changing structure of agriculture, producer demographics, and a series of optional questions. In South Dakota, 1500 producers received surveys and 325 returned completed forms. Most producers …

West Mortlock Catchment Appraisal 2002, D G. Cummins

Resource management technical reports

This report describes the soils, hydrology, natural vegetation and farming systems of the West Mortlock catchment and provides information on the threats to agriculture, infrastructure and natural resources caused by land degradation. West Mortlock covers over 700,000 hectares in the central wheatbelt. Rapid Catchment Appraisal aims to document salinity risk and management options by addressing all threats to the natural resource base, rather than isolating salinity as a separate issue.

Dam Design For Pastoral Stock Water Supplies, J S. Addison, R J. Law, G B. Eliot

Bulletins 4000 -

These notes provide information on many components of water harvesting storage systems designed for use in semi-arid areas. The notion of a water harvesting and storage system is deliberately emphasised. No single design component can be considered in isolation if the goal of a drought-proof water supply is to be achieved.

A drought-proof surface water supply is achieved by integrating the many design components of a water harvesting/storage system into a practical plan.

Nebline, May 2003

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Grasshoppers Thrive in Drought Conditions
Grasshopper Identification
Reducing Energy Bills for Irrigation
2003 Pesticide Container Recycling Dates
Latest U.S. Drought Monitor Map
Buffalograss - The Other Green Grass
Careful Spraying is a Key to Preventing Foliage Damage
Squirrels Cause Spring Frustration
Weather & Climate Information on the Web
Weed Control Essential for New Seedlings
How to Fill Up, Not Out! (Part 2)
Healthy Eating: Enjoy Nebraska Foods
Fitness For You!
Web Resources of the Month
Lines from Lynn
Household Hints: Storing Garments
  Family Community Education (FCE) Council Meeting
Sizzling Summer Sampler
When Times are Tough: In the Aftermath of War …

Greenhouse, Land Management And Carbon Sequestration In Western Australia, Department Of Agriculture And Food, Wa, Department Of Conservation And Land Management, Forrest Products Commission, Department Of Environment, Water And Catchment Protection, Anne Bennett

Agriculture reports

This report examines options for greenhouse emissions abatement by changing land management practices and establishing terrestrial organic carbon sinks in Western Australia.

Studies On Feeding Wheat Middlings To Beef Heifers And Growing And Finishing Beef Steers, Dale Zobell, K. C. Olson, C. A. Stonecipher, R. D. Wiedmeier, J. S. Murdock, D. A. Chandler

All Current Publications

The type and amount of concentrate included in beef cattle diets can greatly influence production and profitability. Small grains are typically fed in these rations, but the inclusion of by-product feeds, such as wheat middlings (WM), in growing and finishing diets have recently been studied (Dalke et al., 1997; Blasi et al., 1998).

Determining The Factors That Control Respiration And Carbon Use Efficiency In Crop Plants, Jonathan M. Frantz

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

In the literature on plant respiration, there are two viewpoints concerning the source of respiratory control: supply (photosynthate availability) or demand (temperature dependent) limitations. While different studies indicate the primary dependency for respiration is either the supply or demand side, the two paradigms cannot both be true. The relative importance of each paradigm may depend on a number of factors including period of time during which respiration is measured, phase of plant development, environmental conditions, and species.

Studies were performed using continuous CO₂ gas-exchange instrumentation to monitor short- and long-term changes in whole canopies of lettuce, tomato, soybean, and …

Pastoralism Under Pressure: Tracking System Change In Southern Ethiopia, D. Layne Coppock, Solomon Desta

Environment and Society Faculty Publications

While economic development has proven elusive in African pastoral systems, change is pervasive. The Kajiado Maasai, for example, have endured declines in terms of per capita livestock holdings and other aspects of human welfare over the past 50 years. Activity diversification has occurred in Maasailand as the population copes with pressure from human population growth. We surveyed up to 317 Borana households during the late 1990s to see if similar patterns occurred in southern Ethiopia. Once viewed as an example of sustainable pastoralism, the Borana system now confronts numerous challenges. Decline in per capita cattle holdings has spurred household-level diversification …

For Pastoralists The Risk May Be In The Drinking Water: The Case Of Kargi, N. Kenya, D. Layne Coppock, William A. Shivoga

Environment and Society Faculty Publications

Inadequate quantity of water is a common problem for pastoral people in East Africa. For the Rendille community of Kargi in northern Kenya, however, water quality has also been identified as a critical issue. Residents report that water-borne diseases commonly affect human health in dry seasons, and livestock may die soon after drinking water from some of the older, deep wells. We collected water samples from four key wells and one earthen dam to analyze physiochemical and bacteriological quality. Preliminary results indicated that the centrally located, oldest wells tested far below technical quality guidelines in several respects. Especially notable were …

How To Start Growing Beef Calves On Feed, Dale Zobell

All Current Publications

A well developed feeding program will reduce stress on newly weaned beef calves resulting in lower costs of gain. In consultation with a veterinarian and nutritionist effective processing and feeding can be achieved.

Comparison Of Native Brushland, Replanted, And Unaided Secondary Succession Plant Communities In The Lower Rio Grande Valley Of Texas, Mitchell Allen Sternberg

School of Integrative Biological & Chemical Sciences (Formerly Dept. of Biology)

Agriculture and urban development have destroyed 95% of native brushland habitat in the Lower Rio Grande Valley (LRGV) of south Texas. Therefore, habitat restoration is an important issue in the LRGV. Since 1982, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been replanting areas in the LRGV to native brushland species to establish a wildlife corridor along the lower reach of the Rio Grande. Vegetation composition of a mature brushland, a replanted habitat and an unaided secondary succession site (fallow field) were examined at one locale in the LRGV in 1999. The mature brushland edge plot had the highest species richness …

Utilizing Non-Fat Dried Milk In Sheep, C. Kim Chapman

All Current Publications

No abstract provided.

2003 Ianr Team Award And Exemplary Service Award Presentations, John Owens

John Owens: Speeches and Appearances

What a treat it is to be here today to celebrate the outstanding work of members of our IANR community.

It seems so much of our administrative time these days is spent dealing with difficult and joyless issues surrounding slashed budgets, lost programs, and the very real pain those engender. Perhaps it is that pain that doubles our joy when we have opportunities such as today to celebrate excellence. This afternoon we celebrate accomplishment in two ways with the IANR Team Award, and with the Exemplary Service Award.

We'll begin today with the IANR Team Award, which recognizes the importance …

Cropwatch No. 2003-6, April 18, 2003, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Focus on soybeans

Inside

Crop scout training……………52

Management tips……………52

Avoid prescribed burning……………53

Army cutworms in alfalfa……………54

Wheat update……………54

Soybean insects in 2003……………55

No-tilling early soybeans……………57

Planting dates/growth……………58

Wheat disease……………59

Pesticide disposal……………59

Soybean rust……………60

Nebraska Hall Of Agricultural Achievement Dinner, John Owens

John Owens: Speeches and Appearances

What a joy it is to be here tonight to celebrate the achievements of these wonderful new additions to the Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement. It seems as if all of the speaking I’ve done lately has been on the very difficult subject of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ budget cuts, so troubling to all of us who care about Nebraska. So it’s a real treat to have this opportunity to instead focus on the highly pleasant business of recognizing people so deserving of this high honor. I can think of few experiences more gratifying than those in …

Cropwatch No. 2003-4, April 4, 2003, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Wheat disease update……………32

Pesticide registrations……………32

IANR listening sessions……………32

Nitrogen volatilization……………33

Selecting sprayer nozzles……………36

Early grazing of wheat……………36

NW YieldGard^® trials……………37

Corn flea beetles……………38

No-till alfalfa……………38

Climate, precip update……………39

Proso—minimal water user……………40

Utah Alert: West Nile Virus, Clell V. Bagley Dvm

All Archived Publications

West Nile Virus (WNV) has killed thousands of crows and caused human and equine deaths in North America since it first appeared in New York City in 1999. It has been detected in 144 species of birds, 22 species of mosquitoes, as well as in horses, bats, cats, rabbits and other animals. Birds carry the virus and mosquitoes spread it to other birds, animals or humans. Animals, other than horses and birds, rarely show any illness from the infection.

Ard News April 2003

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

CONTENTS:

Comments from the Dean
CSREES Budget for FY 2003 and the President's FY 2004 Request
Selected Resources on Grant Writing
Grants and Contracts Received February and March, 2003
Proposals Submitted for Federal Grants
New or Revised Projects
Income, Wealth and the Economic Well-Being of Farm Households

Extended Visions March-April 2003

Extended Visions Newsletter (ARDC)

No abstract provided.

Louisiana Agriculture Spring, 2003, Lsu Agcenter

Louisiana Agriculture

No abstract provided.

Nebline, April 2003

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

Plant and Pest Diagnostic Services Can Help You!
The Value of the Correct Diagnosis
Planning to Plant a Tree? Read This First!
What Day is Arbor Day?
Garden Guide
Easter Lily Care Take A Field Trip To Audubon Spring Creek Prairie
Termite Control Workshop May 22
Walk for the Birds
Summary of 2002 Nebraska West Nile Virus Surveillance Results
Household Hazardous Waste Collections for 2003
Security Concerns for Pesticides or Fertilizers
Graze Conservatively Following Drought Year
Nebraska Pioneer Farm Awards Deadline May 1
Managing Fertilizer Use in Dry Soils
Latest U.S. Drought Monitor Map
Preparing the Lawn for a Potential …

Prevented Planting, Unknown Unknown

All Current Publications

No abstract provided.

2003 Little International Agricultural Exposition Catalog, Little International Agricultural Exposition South Dakota State University

Little International "Little I" Agricultural Exposition Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Hearing On L8569, John Owens

John Owens: Speeches and Appearances

Senator Wehrbein and members of the Appropriations Committee. My name is John Owens, and I am University of Nebraska Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Harlan Vice Chancellor of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.

I thank Senator Schrock and all the senators co-sponsoring LB569 for their recognition of the importance of agriculture in Nebraska, where one in four jobs depends on this vital industry. Their support for the work done by the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources to continually strengthen Nebraska agriculture is deeply gratifying and greatly appreciated.

Cropwatch No. 2003-2, March 7, 2003, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Drought workshops…………..12

Prevented planting…………..12

Controlling winter annuals…………..14

Emergency tillage in wheat…………..15

Fertilizing in a drought…………..16

NRDs & fertilizer rates…………..16

Revised pesticide regs…………..17

Bt resistance management…………..18

Drought/livestock issues…………..19

Hay & forage hotline…………..19

Pesticide disposal…………..20

Pesticide sales warning…………..20

Nebline, March 2003

NEBLINE Newsletter Archive from Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County

What Does Drought Stress Do to Trees and Landscape Plants?
2003 All-America Selections
Garden Guide
Landscaping, Home Maintenance Helps Prevent Termites
Install Nest Boxes for Birds Now
Termite Control Workshop May 22
Carpenter Ants: Indicator of Moisture Problems
Consider Drought When Preparing Pasture Leases
Pesticide Collection March 17
Prescribed Pasture Burning School April 4
Latest U.S. Drought Monitor Map
Animal Unit Values of Various Types and Sizes of Grazing Animal
Answers to Questions About Liming Acid Soils
Overview of Direct Marketing Methods for Produce
Cleaning the Kitchen Cupboard: Can This Food Be Saved? (Part 2)
Healthy Eating: Enjoy Nebraska Foods …

Cropwatch No. 2003-1, Feb, 4, 2003, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Focus: drought

Several stories in this week’s Crop Watch address the continuing drought and how producers can adjust for it in the 2003 cropping season. The next regular issue will be in early March.

Inside

Management tips……………..2

Ag briefs……………..2

Wheat handbook……………..4

Corn mycotoxins……………..4

Farm program, insurance……………..5

Market Journal……………..6

Women in Ag……………..6

Crop selection……………..7

Adjusting for drought……………..8

Conserving soil moisture……………..9

Table of reservoir levels……………..10