Nebraska CropWatch

60. Interview with TAPS Sorghum Triple Crown Winner Tracy Zink

The University of Nebraska Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) program is an innovative program developed by University of Nebraska research and extension specialists and educators. These competitions bring together UNL scientists and extension professionals, producers, industry leaders, agriculture students, government regulators and agency personnel to become part of a highly engaged network focused on evolving profitability and input-use efficiency. This low-risk environment offers participants the ability to test a large variety of strategies and technologies, as well as gives them access to a large dataset from the competitions at the end of the year. 
In this episode, we speak with Tracy Zink, the 2022 Sorghum Triple Crown Winner, to learn about the practices she used in her plots.
To learn more about TAPS and to see results and data from the competition, visit www.taps.unl.edu or www.cropwatch.unl.edu 
To get involved, send an email to taps@unl.edu 
You can now find the Nebraska CropWatch Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UNLCropWatch/videos 
Be sure to follow CropWatch on Twitter @UNL_CropWatch and Nate Dorsey @UNLNateDorsey

59. TAPS Crop Competition Results and Review

The University of Nebraska Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) program is an innovative program developed by University of Nebraska research and extension specialists and educators. These competitions bring together UNL scientists and extension professionals, producers, industry leaders, agriculture students, government regulators and agency personnel to become part of a highly engaged network focused on evolving profitability and input-use efficiency. This low-risk environment offers participants the ability to test a large variety of strategies and technologies, as well as gives them access to a large dataset from the competitions at the end of the year. 
In this episode, we speak with Chuck Burr, an extension educator who helps run the TAPS program, and Shawn Woollen, the winner of the highest input use efficiency in the 2022 sprinkler irrigated corn competition. 
To learn more about TAPS and to see results and data from the competition, visit www.taps.unl.edu or www.cropwatch.unl.edu 
To get involved, send an email to taps@unl.edu 
Be sure to follow CropWatch on Twitter @UNL_CropWatch and Nate Dorsey @UNLNateDorsey
 

58. Let’s Talk Manure! Upcoming Land Application Trainings

Manure is a valuable resource in agriculture, but it can be a challenge to manage and protect natural resources, such as ground and surface water quality. The Animal Manure Management Team is holding several Manure Land Application Trainings throughout the state that offer certifications that are required of some livestock producers. 
You can learn more on the following webpages:
https://water.unl.edu/lat
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/
Make sure to follow CropWatch on Twitter @UNL_CropWatch
 

57. Pesticide Safety Certifications for Nebraska

For those who apply pesticides commercially or noncommercially, or private applicators who apply restricted use pesticides on their properties, pesticide certifications are required. Jennifer Weisbrod, an extension educator and the pesticide safety program coordinator for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, joins us on this podcast episode to talk about pesticide certifications. These are earned by attending trainings hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln throughout the state. 
To learn more, visit:
www.pested.unl.edu
 
You can also learn more on the CropWatch website:
www.cropwatch.unl.edu
Follow CropWatch on Twitter @UNL_CropWatch

56. Reflecting on the 2022 Season

The 2022 season was full of challenges, from fire, to drought, to disease. Despite this, we had a lot to celebrate at Nebraska Extension as well. Join us in this episode as we reflect on some of the host's favorite episodes from this season. 
 
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Visit www.cropwatch.unl.edu for the latest crop production information for Nebraska. You can also follow CropWatch on Twitter @UNL_CropWatch. 
 
You can also follow Nate Dorsey on Twitter @UNLNateDorsey

55. Wiping Paraquat as a Sugarbeet Rescue Treatment

Sugarbeets are an important crop in the Nebraska Panhandle, but weed management is a significant challenge. A small weed population in sugarbeet fields can have a huge impact on yield, making weed management critical. Dr. Nevin Lawrence, an associate professor with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, explains that one method for dealing with glyphosate resistant palmer amaranth is wiping paraquat with specialized equipment. 
To learn more, please visit the following articles. 
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2022/wiping-paraquat-rescue-or-salvage-treatment-sugarbeet
https://extension.uga.edu/content/dam/extension/programs-and-services/integrated-pest-management/documents/handbooks/2022-comm-chapters/Peanut.pdf
You can follow CropWatch on Twitter @UNL_CropWatch 
You can also follow Nate Dorsey on Twitter @UNLNateDorsey
 

54. Management of Fire-Affected Crops

In-field disasters, ranging from floods, to hail, to fire, can be disastrous. With how dry the 2022 season was in Nebraska, fires were common throughout the state. This fall, several areas of the state experienced field fires that damaged crops prior to harvest. In this episode, we speak with Mitiku Mamo, an extension educator for Dixon, Wayne, Cedar, and Knox Counties, about a fire-affected field in his area. 
To read the articles mentioned in this podcast, visit the following websites:
The Feeding Value of Heat Damaged Corn Grain in Cattle Diets
https://dr.lib.iastate.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/5f57ebb6-5d4e-4d18-8824-4e5eab1ca2a6/content 
Preventing and Responding to Combine Fires
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2022/preventing-and-responding-combine-fires 
FAQ for Fire Damage to Unharvested Crops and Harvested Ground
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2022/faq-fire-damage-unharvested-crops-and-harvested-ground
To learn more, visit www.cropwatch.unl.edu
 
You can follow CropWatch on Twitter @unl_CropWatch and you can also follow Nate Dorsey @UNLNateDorsey

53. Sampling for Soybean Cyst Nematode

Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) can drastically reduce yields in soybeans without displaying any above-ground symptoms. When unexplained yield loss occurs, it's highly recommend that producers consider sampling for Soybean Cyst Nematode. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Dylan Mangel, a soybean extension plant pathologist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, about this pest, how to sample, and best practices for managing SCN if it's present. 
 
To learn more, visit: 
www.cropwatch.unl.edu
www.thescncoalition.com
To request sample bags and submit your own free sample (for Nebraska producers only), contact your local University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension educator.