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Cropwatch No. 2002-11, May 24,2002, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Management tips…………..98

Field updates…………..98

Grasshoppers early…………..99

Stalk borer scouting…………..100

Wind limits on pesticide application…………..103

Growth regulators…………..104

Differing glyphosates…………..105

Wheat diseases active…………..106

Cropwatch No. 2002-12, May 23, 2002, Lisa Brown 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. 2002-10, May 17, 2002, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Management tips……………88

Field updates……………88

New publications……………88

Ag profitability……………91

U.S. Wheat supply……………91

Lawn tip……………91

Farmers test planter speed……………92

Plant uniformity……………94

Irrigation system tune-up……………94

Tillage & uniformity……………95

Testing stands……………96

Cropwatch No. 2002-9, May 10, 2002, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Management tips…………..78

Field updates…………..78

Chill expected…………..80

Pesticide container recycling & sites…………..82

Assessing alfalfa frost…………..83

Diseases in alfalfa…………..84

Inoculating alfalfa…………..84

Wheat diseases…………..85

Alfalfa weevil scouting…………..85

Readers report on RR…………..86

Cropwatch No. 2002-8, May 3, 2002, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Management tips……………70

Field updates……………70

Weed control in sorghum……………73

Weed control in pastures and range……………74

Pesticide and fertilizer security……………75

Pest management resources……………75

Weed Science Field Days……………76

Alfalfa weevil scouting……………76

Delay pasture grazing……………76

Cropwatch No. 2002-7, April 26, 2002, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Focus on: Grain sorghum

Inside

Updates …………62

Management calendar …………62

Field scout training………… 62

Controlling cattails …………63

Weevils in alfalfa………… 64

Sorghum production………… 65

Rotation, tillage effects …………66

Precip forecast………… 67

Musk thistle control………… 68

Cropwatch No. 2002-6, April 19, 2002, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside: Focus on soybeans

Updates ................................... 52

Management calendar ....... ... 52

Soybean cyst nematode ........ 55

Alfalfa weevil scouting ......... 56

Prescribed burning ................ 56

Sprayer nozzles ...................... 57

Preemergent herbicides ........ 58

Wheat condition poor .... ....... 58

Early planting dates .............. 59

Irrigate alfalfa ......................... 60

State in drought .. .... ..... ........... 60

Termite workshops ................ 60

Cropwatch No. 2002-5, April 12, 2002, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside: Focus on soybeans

Management calendar ........... 42

Soybean Field Days ................ 42

Inoculating soybean seed ...... 43

Corn, sorghum mix ................ 44

Planting basics ....................... 45

Tillage, date, rate

Fertilizing soybeans ............... 46

Early planting option ............. 47

Weed control ........................... 49

Manure testing ........................ 50

Cropwatch No. 2002-4, April 5, 2002, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside: Focus on Corn

Management calendar…………… 32

Market journal…………… 32

Setting plants & drills…………… 34

New early season insecticide options…………… 36

Pesticide cautioned with mixed crop pastures…………… 39

Plant alfalfa now…………… 39

Row-cleaning in no-till …………… 40

Cropwatch No. 2002-3, March 29, 2002, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Updates………….22

Controlling downy brome………….24

Grazing weedy pastures………….24

Winter annuals in no-till………….25

New herbicides………….25

Climate change & wheat………….26

Waste collection sites………….26

Farmer input needed………….27

Ag land values up………….28

Valuing manure………….29

Check alfalfa condition………….29

Valuing biosolids………….30

Research project profile………….30

Cropwatch No. 2002-2, March 15, 2002, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Updates……………..12

Insects in wheat……………..14

Winter annuals……………..15

Popular wheat varieties……………..15

Wind erosion……………..16

Securing ammonia tanks……………..17

Delaying hay sales……………..17

Testing for pH……………..18

Pel-lime vs. Ag lime……………..18

Wheat condition……………..18

Corn beetle survival……………..19

Applying lime……………..20

Cropwatch No. 2002-1, March 1, 2002, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Inside

Management tips ……….2

Spring Rains Needed………. 4

Adopting GMOs………. 5

Adjusting Nitroen Rates ……….6

Soil Sampling ……….6

Cutworms in Alfalfa ……….6

Nitrogen Sources………. 7

Winter Annuals in Alfalfa………. 7

Crop Insurance Update………. 8

Weed Guide Expanded………. 8

WeedSOFT Revised ……….9

GMO use survey ……….10

Crop Watch No. 2001-02, March 16, 2001, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Ag Land Values..........12

Wheat Disease Update..........14

Wheat Insect Update..........14

Using Aim in Wheat..........15

Estimating Early Yields..........16

Wheat Breeding Advances..........17

Precip, Temp Forecasts..........18

Spring Irrigation of Wheat..........19

New Fertility Specialist..........19

Topdressing Wheat..........20

What's Shaping Line Up..........20

Crop Watch No. 2001-4, April 6, 2001, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Weed Guide..........32

Sprayer Nozzle Tips..........34

Surface Nitrogen..........35

Presetting Your Planter..........36

Weed Control in Trees..........36

Field Buffer Research..........37

Limiting Contamination..........38

Pine Tree Care..........39

Avoiding Compaction..........40

Crop Watch No. 2001-6, April 20, 2001, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Field Updates..........52

NU Weed Tour..........52

Growing Organic Soybeans..........54

Controlling Volunteer Corn..........55

Managing Winter Annuals..........56

Spartan Gets Section 18..........57

Farm Visitor Policies..........57

Soybean Planting Dates..........58

Snow Mold in Turf..........58

Crop Watch No. 2001-11, May 25, 2001, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

ECB Moth Flight..........96

Field Updates..........96

Soybean Replanting..........97

Taking Stand Counts..........98

Damaged Corn Seelings..........98

PSNT Nitrogen Testing..........99

Market Journal Returns..........100

Sustainable Ag Tours..........101

Weed Control in Soybeans..........102

Wheat Tours..........103

Soybean Diseases Likely..........104

Crop Watch No. 2001-23, September 28, 2001, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Field Update..........198

Corn Insect Reports..........198

Completing the Survey..........198

Fall, Winter Weather..........199

Molds in Corn..........201

Combine Adjustments..........201

Soil Moisture Levels..........202

Disease Diagnoses..........202

Weeds in Alfalfa..........202

Readership Survey..........203

Crop Watch No. 2001-1, March 2, 2001, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Farmer Research Group..........2

Webcast Targets Checkoffs..........2

Soil Testing..........3

NU Nitrogen Resources..........3

Tips for Sampling..........4

Residual Nitrogen..........4

High-Nitrate Irrigation..........5

Planning Bt Refuges..........7

Subscription Form..........8

Crop Insurance..........9

Soybean Seed Shortage..........10

Crop Watch No. 2001-3, March 23, 2001, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Corn Seed Treatments, Pests..........22

StarLink^TM Genetics, Characteristics..........24

Web Resources..........25

Flea Beetle Potential..........28

Weed Control in Wheat..........28

Tractor Duals Not Needed..........30

Duals and compaction..........30

Crop Watch No. 2001-5, April 13, 2001, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Diseases and RR Soybeans..........45

Planting Soybeans..........46

Firming Seedbeds..........47

Forage Soybeans..........47

Early Season Weed Control..........48

Climate Factors..........49

Soybean Aphid..........50

Crop Watch No. 2001-7, April 27, 2001, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Field Updates..........60

Irrigating Alfalfa Early..........61

Irrigation Reservoir Levels..........63

Comparing Glyphosphates..........65

Crop Scout Training..........65

Sorghum Advantages..........66

Weed Control in Sorghum..........66

Converting Balance^® ..........67

Insect Resources..........67

Alfalfa Weevil Damage..........68

Sulfur on Cold Soils..........68

Crop Watch No. 2001-8, May 4, 2001, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Field Updates..........70

Producer Technology Group..........73

E-Commerce Workshop..........73

Irrigation Precheck..........74

Improved Tractor Efficiency..........74

Producer Grants Awarded..........75

Wheat Condition Survey..........76

Alfalfa Winterkill..........76

Upcoming Meetings..........77

Crop Watch No. 2001-9, May 11, 2001, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Field Updates..........78

Irrigated Pastures..........78

Nitrogen Calculator Revised..........79

Postemergence Nitrogen..........79

Scouting for Cutworms..........80

Corn Leaf Beetles..........82

Irrigation System Costs..........83

Alfalfa Weevil Damage..........84

Critical Weed Control..........85

Crop Watch No. 2001-12, June 8, 2001, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Weed Tour..........108

Moths..........109

Caterpillar Web Site..........109

Wheat Condition Update..........110

Purple Loosestrife..........110

Wheat Disease Update..........111

Weed Control in Soybeans..........112

Problem Weeds..........112

Callisto Labeled..........112

Treat Soybean Seed..........113

Saturated Soils..........114

Research: Shapiro..........114

Crop Watch No. 2001-13, June 15, 2001, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Field Updates..........116

Weeds in Soybeans..........117

ECB Threat Weak..........118

Yellowish Alfalfa..........118

Plant Disease Central..........119

New Crop Nutrient Guide..........119

Recycling Containers..........120

Insects in the Panhandle..........121

Harvest Aids in Wheat..........123

Wheat Leaf Rust Research..........124

Wheat for Hay..........124

Crop Watch No. 2001-14, June 22, 2001, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Field Updates..........126

Assessing Hail Damage..........128

Greenbugs in Sorghum..........129

Slow Alfalfa Regrowth..........129

Nitrogen Leaching..........130

Soybean Nitrogen Deficiency..........130

Handling Wet Hay..........131

Spotted Alfalfa Aphid..........132

Change in Agriculture..........132

Integrated Weed Research..........133

Market Journal: Biosecurity..........134

Crop Watch No. 2001-15, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Field Updates..........136

Alfalfa Markets..........138

Caterpilla Alert..........139

Thistle Caterpillar

Wooly Bear Caterpillar

Alfalfa Butterfly

South Central Crop Researcher..........140

Forage After Wheat..........140

Crop Watch No. 2001-16, July 6, 2001, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Field Updates..........142

Weeds After Wheat..........143

Soybean Defoliation..........145

Control Purple Loosestrife..........146

Western Bean Cutworm..........147

Grasshoppers..........148

Market Journal..........150

Seeding year Alfalfa..........150