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Crop Watch No. 2004-26, December 10, 2004, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Saltcear a Noxious Weed..........242

10 Ways to Boost Profits..........242

New Seed Insecticides..........243

Irrigation Management..........244

Relay Intercropping..........245

Natural Gas & Nitrogen..........247

Nitrogen Recommendation..........247

Taking Soil Samples..........247

Ag Brief..........250

Maintaining Stored Grain..........249

Events..........250

Lithospermum Incisum 'Pawnee' Germplasm, Dale T. Lindgren, Daniel Schaaf

West Central Research and Extension Center, North Platte

Lithospermums are a group of spring-flowering herbs that belong to the Boraginaceae Juss. Correll and Johnston (1977) reported there are about 40 species of Lithospermum L. in North America and an additional 20 species outside of North America. Flower color can vary from yellow to greenish-yellow, to orange or white, depending on species. There are four species native to the Great Plains: L. carolinense MacMill., L. canescens (Michx.) Lehm., L. latifolium Michx., and L incisum Lehm. Lithospermum arvense L., non Bove ex DC., Ledeb. nor Thunb. is an introduced, naturalized species of the Great Plains, native to Eurasia. …

Yield Components Of Pearl Millet And Grain Sorghum Across Environments In The Central Great Plains, Nouri Maman, Stephen Mason, Drew J. Lyon, Prabhakar Dhungana

Panhandle Research and Extension Center

Location, year, and water supply influence the relationship between grain yield and yield components of pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br] and grain sorghum Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. Field experiments were conducted in 2000 and 2001 on a silt loam soil in semiarid western Nebraska and on a silty clay loam soil in subhumid eastern Nebraska to determine how environment (location, year, water regime) influences number of panicles per square meter, kernel weight, and kernels per panicle in determining grain yield of pearl millet and grain sorghum. Grain yield components were examined by analysis of variance, correlation, and …

Eliminating Summer Fallow Reduces Winter Wheat Yields, But Not Necessarily System Profitability, Drew J. Lyon, David D. Baltensperger, Jurg M. Blumenthal, Paul Burgener, Robert M. Harveson

Panhandle Research and Extension Center

Summer fallow is commonly used to stabilize winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production in the Central Great Plains, but summer fallow results in soil degradation, limits farm productivity and profitability, and stores soil water inefficiently. The objectives of this study were to quantify the production and economic consequences of replacing summer fallow with spring-planted crops on the subsequent winter wheat crop. A summer fallow treatment and five spring crop treatments [spring canola (Brassica napus L.), oat (Avena sativa L.) + pea (Pisum sativum L.) for forage, proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.), dry bean (Phaseolus …

Natural Product Herbicides For Control Of Annual Vegetation Along Roadsides, Stephen L. Young

West Central Research and Extension Center, North Platte

Natural product herbicides for vegetation control are being considered as alternatives to synthetic herbicides by many public agencies. Studies were conducted along roadsides at the Hopland Research and Extension Center (HREC) in 2001 and 2002 and on California State Route 29 (SR29) in 2002 to evaluate acetic acid, pine oil, and plant essentials compared with glyphosate for control of herbaceous vegetation. In 2001, annual grass control after a single application of pine oil at HREC was 40% or less effective, whereas acetic acid was at least 79% effective. A second application of pine oil or acetic acid did not control …

Evaluation Of Three Estrous Synchronization Protocols In Beef Heifers, R. N. Funston, R. J. Lipsey, T. W. Geary, R. P. Ansotegui

West Central Research and Extension Center, North Platte

Objectives of this study were to evaluate synchronization, conception, and pregnancy rates of heifers synchronized with melengestrol acetate (MGA)-prostaglandin F_2α (PGF_2α,), Select Synch, or Select Synch preceded by MGA (MGA-Select Synch). Heifers in the MGA-PGF_2α group (n = 209; BW = 378 kg) received MGA (0.5 mg/ d per heifer) for 14 d and PGF_2α (25 mg) 19 d later. Select Synch heifers (n = 213; BW = 374 kg) received gonadotropin- releasing hormone (GnRH; 100 μg) followed by PGF_2α (25 mg) 7 d later. The MGA-Select Synch heifers …

University Of Nebraska Cooperative Extension 2004 Fall Conference, John Owens

John Owens: Speeches and Appearances

I thought about beginning my time with you this afternoon by asking each of you to turn to the person on your left, shake that person's hand, and say congratulations and thank you. Then I was going to ask you to turn to the person on your right, shake hands, and say congratulations and thank you.

Maxine Singer, John Owens

John Owens: Speeches and Appearances

Maxine Frank Singer began her education in the New York City public schools and earned her baccalaureate degree from Swarthmore College and her Ph.D. in biochemistry from Yale University. Dr. Singer has had a long association with the National Institutes of Health and served as Chief, Laboratory of Biochemistry, National Cancer Institute, where she now carries the title of Scientist Emerita. In 1988, she became President of the Carnegie Institution of Washington and served in that capacity until 2002 when she was named President Emerita and Senior Scientific Advisor to the Carnegie Academy for Science Education.

Nf04-590 What Is Guardianship?, Eileen Krumbach, John Defrain, Bruce Cudly, Dina Rathje, Carol Lieske, Rene Ferdinand, Mary Evans, Mary Gordon

Agricultural Research Division: News and Annual Reports

This NebFact, the first in a series, discusses legal guardianship.

Endeavors 2003-04

Endeavors: Highlights of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Agricultural Research Division Research

CONTENTS:

ARD shares discoveries with citizens statewide
Building herbicide resistance into broadleaf crops
Carbon sequestration research points to storage potential
Identifying important genes could lead to controls for dangerous Listeria bacteria
Better understanding selenium’s benefits
A clearer look at root pests’ noshing habits
Vitamin may have role in preventing cancer
New tool helps check buffer strips’ effectiveness
Pinpointing genetic key to sterile plants
Major study yields info to enhance child care
Findings help protect allergic consumers
Insecticide resistance offers clues to controls
Making the most of bromegrass pastures
WeedSOFT takes guesswork out of weed control
New E. coli controls showing …

Infill Groundwater Study Of The Quairading Townsite, S Ghauri

Resource management technical reports

An infill groundwater study of Quairading in Western Australia was carried out as part of the Rural Towns Program Community Bores Project to clarify reasons for localised moisture accumulation in buildings.

Making Time For Work And Play, Kathy Bosch

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Nurturing and fostering interpersonal relationships, work and relationships with others, and balancing both needs and responsibilities is easier with guidelines and values.

Ec04-219 2004 Nebraska Swine Report, Duane Reese

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The 2004 Nebraska Swine Report was prepared by the staff in Animal Science and cooperating Departments for use in Extension, Teaching and Research programs. This publications deals with research on swine reproduction, breeding, health, nutrition, economics, and housing.

Ec04-464 There's No Excuse For Abuse (Part 1 Of A Four Part Series), Kathy Bosch

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

In this series of four articles, information will be provided from the Family Violence Prevention Fund, the Nebraska and Kansas Coalitions Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, K-State Research and Extension, Nebraska Cooperative Extension, and many other research-based sources. You will learn more about how you can help a woman who is being abused, how you can offer support to children in abusive situations, how you may approach potential abusers, how to access resources, steps that can be taken in the workplace to help end domestic violence, what to teach children about partner abuse, how to raise community awareness, and how …

Ec04-183 Chickpea Production In The High Plains, James F. Margheim, David D. Baltensperger, Robert G. Wilson, Drew J. Lyon, Gary L. Hein, Robert M. Harveson, Paul A. Burgener, James M. Krall, Jack T. Cecil, John R. Rickertsen, Anthony P. Merrigan, Mark H. Watson, Brad J. Hansen

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is an annual grainlegume or “pulse crop” that is used extensively for human consumption. The seed of this plant, when dried, is commonly used in soup. Its primary use in the United States is for salad bars, while in the Middle East and India it is more frequently cooked and blended with rice dishes. Major chickpea producers include India, Pakistan, Mexico, Turkey, Canada, and Australia. Chickpea makes up more than 20 percent of world pulse production, behind dry bean and pea. Currently, the United States imports more than 80 percent of its domestic chickpea needs. …

Determination Of Four Production Indicators In Llama (Lama Glama) Herds In Ayllu Pumasara, Saucari, Oruro, Magin Herrera Lopez

Theses and Dissertations

Camelid exploitation, despite its economic antiquity in our nation, recently has awakened greater interest in investigators. Currently, there are more than 2,500,000 llamas in the Altiplano, which is the highest number of camelids on the world. Production is organic, with the llama capital of Bolivia being the department of Oruro. This work's objective is to determine four production parameters: composition and structure of llama herds, percentage of births, cria [calf] mortality, and crias that reach 5 months old, in 3 communities of Ayllu Pumasa of Saucar’ province, department of Oruro. The llama-raising system is traditional and herds contain more than …

Crop Watch No. 2004-1, March 5, 2004, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Ag Briefs

Soybean Seed Quality

Crop Scout Training

Soil Moisture Readings

Controlling Downy Brome

Ag Grants Sought

Grasshopper Workshop

On-farm Research Reported

Maintaining Stored Grain

New Herbicides

Subscribing to Crop Watch

Crop Watch No. 2004-2, March 19, 2004, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Ag Briefs

Klein Recognized

Weed Control in Alfalfa

Select Crops to Reduce Risk

Scout for Army Cutworms

Fertilizing Wheat

Fallow Weed Control

Controlling Winter Annuals

Wheat Disease Alert

Crop Watch No. 2004-6, April 23, 2004, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Frasshopper Funding

Cattle on Feed

Aphids Spreading

Outlook for Rust

Field and Crop Update

Alfalfa Weevil Alert

Diagnostic Clinic Tips

WeedSOFT

Weed Science Online

Hay Use in a Drought

Managing Spring Pastures

Tips for Bales

Crop Watch No. 2004-7, April 30, 2004, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Ag Briefs

Weed Control in Sorghum

Starter Fertilizer Trials

Rotating in Sorghum

Antioxidants in Sorghum

Predicting N Losses

Spray Drift and Efficacy

Oats for Pasture

West Nile Virus

Delayed Alfalfa Planting

Crop Watch No. 2004-8, May 7, 2004, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Ag Briefs

Wheat Escapes Damage

Incorporating Preemergents

Row Spacing/ Weed Competition

Early Cutting Alfalfa

Alfalfa Freeze Damage

Cutworm & Beetle Scouting

Ag Container Recycling

Japanese Export Market

Clearfield in Sunflowers

Weeds & Insect Control

Top Corn Producers

Crop Watch No. 2004-11, May 28, 2004, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Crop Damage/ Updates

Herbicide Replanting Restrictions

Soybean Diseases

Soybean Aphids

Insect Update

Assessing Soybans

New Irrigation Engineer

Subsurface Drip Irrigation

Organic Farming Workshop

Crop Watch No. 2004-12, June 11, 2004, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Ag Briefs

Scouting for Hoppers

Irrigation System Checks

Irrigating Pastures

Volunteer Corn In Soybeans

Panhandle Tours

Critical Timing of Weed Control

Wheat Tours

Crop Watch No. 2004-14, July 2, 2004, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Ag Briefs

Alfalfa Prices May Diverge

CRP Acres Released

Foliar Fertilizers Reviewed

Drought & Forcasts

Corn Blotch Leafminers

Purple Loosestrife

Forages After Wheat

Irrigation Fuel Prices

Rootworm Beetles

Crop Watch No. 2004-15, July 16, 2004, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Ag Briefs

Corn Rootworm

Sprouted Wheat

Weeds in Wheat

Wheat Yields Down

Soybean Aphids Expand

Scouting for SCN

Controlling Red Cedar

Soybean Mangagement

Soybean Rust Meeting

Crop Watch No. 2004-16, July 23, 2004, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Ag Briefs

Lime-Induced Chlorosis

Research Profile: Wortmann

Using Water Use Tables

Laundering Pesticide Clothes

Planting Turnips

Manure in Alfalfa

Rains Forecast

Northeast NE Insects

Tours & Meetings

Crop Watch No. 2004-17, July 30, 2004, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Ag Briefs

Purdue Researchers on Corn/Soybean Yields

Gloyphosates and Soybean Nodulation

Intensive Grazing

Controlling Volunteer Wheat

Panhandle Field Day

High Plains Field Day

Upcoming Events

Crop Watch No. 2004-18, August 13, 2004, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Ag Briefs

Western NE Irrigation

Online Publication Sales

Rootworm Injury in First Year Corn

Second Generation ECB

Spider Mites

Producer Research Field Day

Irrigation Management Tour

No-Till Field Day

Solution Days

Events Calendar

Crop Watch No. 2004-19, August 27, 2004, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Ag Briefs..........164

Cool Temperature Swings..........176

Glyphosate effect on chlorophyll..........177

Bean Leaf Beetle..........179

West Central Centennial..........181

Women in Ag..........181

Specialists at HHD..........182

Top Wheat Producers..........182

Crop Watch No. 2004-20, September 3, 2004, Lisa Brown Jasa

Crop Watch (1994–2005)

Ag Briefs..........184

Soybean Aphids..........184

Virtual Wheat Tour..........185

Irrigating Soybeans..........186

Distance Ed Classes..........187

Grain Bin Preparations..........188

Bin Treatments..........188

Cool Temps Affect Corn..........189

Blister Beetles..........190

Inoculating Silage..........190

Alfalfa Management Tips..........191

Land Application Meetings..........192

Sorghum Field Day..........192