Nebraska 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. 
 

52. USDAs Crop Progress and Production Reports

The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) collects and publishes valuable data on agricultural production. This includes weekly crop progress reports and regular crop production reports for each state. Nick Streff, Regional Director for the NASS Northern Region, joins this episode of the podcast to talk about these reports and other data made available through USDA NASS. 
Visit www.cropwatch.unl.edu to learn more. 
 
You can follow CropWatch on Twitter @UNL_CropWatch. You can also follow Nate Dorsey on Twitter @UNLNateDorsey

51. Cover Crop Biomass Calculator

Cover crops are a valuable tool for improving soil health and protecting resources. To help make management decisions, such as planting and termination dates, water use, and more, a team of researchers developed and released a Cover Crop Biomass Calculator. The calculator is available on the CropWatch website. You can find it here:
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/#/cover-crop-biomass-calculator/ 
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has also published several other valuable resources, such as:
Considerations when planting green:
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2020/considerations-when-planting-green 
Seeding rates for cover crops:
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2020/seeding-rates-broadcasting-cover-crops-late-season-corn-and-soybean 
You can follow Nate Dorsey on Twitter @UNLNateDorsey and CropWatch @UNL_CropWatch . Visit www.cropwatch.unl.edu for the latest news and information for Nebraska Agriculture. 

50. Preventing Weed Seed Distribution from Combines

In this episode we speak with Daniel Smith, Southwest Regional Agronomist with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, about weed seed distribution from combines. Smith was a presenter at the Soybean Management Field Days held throughout the state of Nebraska, and spoke about his research on weed seed distribution, where weed seeds hide in combines, and how to perform a quick field cleanout to prevent spreading seeds within fields and to new areas of the farm. 
To learn more, read this related CropWatch article:
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2022/preventing-weed-seed-distribution-combines 
You can also view a video that Smith put together that reviews the combine cleaning process: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDMq1UanSkE&feature=emb_imp_woyt 
You can follow Nate Dorsey on Twitter @UNLNateDorsey and CropWatch @UNL_CropWatch . Visit www.cropwatch.unl.edu for the latest news and information for Nebraska Agriculture. 

49. Planting Cover Crops with a Highboy Interseeder

Cover crops are a useful tool for improving soil health and water quality, but can be challenging to plant. In Nebraska, cover crops are often planted after harvest, but it leaves little time for cover crops to establish before winter conditions set in. Interseeding cover crops in late season corn is one possible method of increasing cover crop success. In this episode, we hear from several guests about a unique interseeding project the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is conducting in partnership with several Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) and the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE).
 
To learn more about cover crop interseeding, check out these helpful resources:
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2022/comparing-cover-crop-planting-methods
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2020/seeding-rates-broadcasting-cover-crops-late-season-corn-and-soybean 
You can follow Nate Dorsey on Twitter @UNLNateDorsey and CropWatch @UNL_CropWatch . Visit www.cropwatch.unl.edu for the latest news and information for Nebraska Agriculture.