Nebraska CropWatch

38. Corn Residue Management

In this episode we talk with Extension Educator Michael Sindelar about corn residue management and what nutrients are removed from a field when residue is bailed and removed.

37. Tar Spot Confirmed in Nebraska

In this episode we talk with Plant Pathology specialist Dr. Tamra Jackson-Ziems about Tar Spot on corn just confirmed for the first time in Nebraska in the beginning of October. Join us to find out more about this new pathogen and what you need to know about this disease looking towards next year growing season.

36. Soybean Gall Midge Update

In this episode we talk with cropping systems specialist Dr. Justin McMechan about soybean gall midge and what he and his team have learned from their multiple research projects about this new pest.

35. In-Season Insecticide Decisions

Join Michael and Bob Wright as they talk about in-season insecticide decisions and the outcome of those decisions. They also talk about some of the later season insect pests and the conditions to watch for them.

34. Diseases to Look Out for in Corn and Soybean Fields

In this episode we talk with state Plant Pathologist Dr. Tamra Jackson-Ziems about diseases to be on the lookout for this growing season in corn and soybean fields. We also discuss what diseases are more common after a hail event.

33. Southern Rust Confirmed on Corn in Nebraska

In this episode we talk with state Plant Pathologist Dr. Tamra Jackson-Ziems about Southern rust on corn which was confirmed in Nebraska in late July 2021. We take a deep dive into this disease that blows up from the south every year and infects corn fields here in Nebraska.

32. UNL Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic Update

In this episode we talk with Plant and Pest Diagnosticians Kyle Broderick and Kyle Koch on what they have been seeing in pest and plant samples from across the Nebraska so far this season and what to be on the lookout for as the growing season progresses. Join us to learn how to submit a quality sample to the clinic, so they can help identify the insect or disease plaguing your crops.

31. Utilizing Livestock Manure and Eastern Redcedar Woodchips in Row Crops

In this episode we talk with Dr. Amy Schmidt a UNL Professor who focuses on manure management and one of her graduate students about the research they are doing utilizing cedar woodchips and manure in row crop systems. Join us to find out the soil health benefits they are seeing with this research and the facts about manure usage in our cropping fields.