Nebraska CropWatch

The Nebraska CropWatch Podcast provides the latest research-based information from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on crop production, pest management, and related agricultural information for Nebraska farmers and agribusinesses. CropWatch Podcasts feature researchers, extension educators, and other experts. For more information on these topics, visit www.cropwatch.unl.edu , where new articles are published weekly during the cropping season.
Episodes
Episodes



Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
23. Winter Manure Applications
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Join Michael as he explores the does and don’ts of winter manure applications with Amy Schmidt and Javed Iqbal. Tune in to avoid a smelly situation.



Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
22. Soybean Gall Midge
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Everyone is looking for a good deal after the holiday season! Join us for this week’s episode for a 2 in 1 podcast special about soybean gall midge and what we know thus far about this new pest in soybeans.



Thursday Dec 17, 2020
21. Seed Selection for Disease Management
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
In this episode, Melissa Bartels and Dr. Tamra Jackson-Ziems talk about how seed selection can help producers managed diseases in their fields. Selecting seeds with a disease package that fits your needs could help your operation next season.



Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
20. Managing Manure to Help Reduce Nitrogen Management Issues
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
In this episode of the Nebraska Cropwatch Podcast Michael and Rick Koelsch talk about using manure as part of a farmer’s fertility plan. Can manure be used to solve water quality problems? Click play and find out the answer to this question and more.



Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
19. Reducing Odor Complaints from Manure Applications
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
What is that smell! In this episode of the Cropwatch Podcast Michael and Rick Koelsch talk about avoiding odor complaints from manure applications. Listen in, because nobody likes being blindsided by odor.



Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
18. Crop Residue Management
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
In this episode, Melissa Bartels and Michael Sindelar talk about crop residue management. What are the benefits of leaving vs. removing crop residue from our fields? Listen to find the answer to this question and more.



Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
17. Cover Crops and Weed Management
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
In this episode, Melissa Bartels and Statewide Extension Educator on Weed Management Chris Proctor talk about using cover crops to help control weeds. Can cover crops help with our most problematic weeds here in Nebraska? Can cover crops help with winter and spring annual weeds? Listen to find the answers to these questions and more.



Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
16. Pesticide Tank Cleanout
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
In this episode of the Nebraska Cropwatch Podcast Michael and Greg Kruger talk about tank cleanout. When should you clean out your tank? How does your tank material affect cleanout? Listen in to find the answers to these questions and more.