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
Aug 15, 2022
Aug 15, 2022
20 min
Hot and dry weather throughout the state of Nebraska has increased the risk of spider mite damage for corn and soybeans. The Nebraska CropWatch Podcast's new host, Nate Dorsey, talks with entomologist Dr. Bob Wright, about the different species of spider mites, how to diagnose damage in the field, and management strategies that can be used. The CropWatch articles referenced in this episode can be viewed here:
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2016/managing-spider-mites-corn-and-soybean
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2016/identifying-spider-mite-damage-species-responsible
For information on management and control of spider mites, view the publication EC130, 2022 Guide for Weed, Disease, and Insect Management in Nebraska, available here:
https://marketplace.unl.edu/extension/ec130.html
You can follow Nate Dorsey on Twitter @UNLNateDorsey and CropWatch @UNL_CropWatch
Jul 6, 2022
Jul 6, 2022
20 min
Join us as we talk with Dr. Tamra Jackson-Ziems and Dr. Dylan Mangel about corn and soybean diseases to be on the lookout for after a hailstorm and what to be watching your fields for this year.
Jun 15, 2022
Jun 15, 2022
18 min
HailKnow!! Join us as we talk with crops specialist Dr. Justin McMechan about hail on corn, soybeans, and wheat. Learn what to look for and how to go about assessing your crops after a hailstorm.
May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022
10 min
Alfalfa Weevils have started to emerge in southeastern Nebraska. Check out this week’s episode as we talk with Field Crops Entomology Research and Extension Professor Dr. Bob Wright about how to scout for these forage robbers and the best management options for your fields.
Apr 11, 2022
Apr 11, 2022
15 min
In this episode we talk with Dr. Amit Jhala, Extension Weed Management Specialist. He gives an update on Enlist One and Enlist Due herbicides products and there use here in Nebraska.
Mar 24, 2022
Mar 24, 2022
17 min
In this episode we talk with Water and Integrated Cropping Systems Extension Educator Nathan Mueller on soil nutrients for winter wheat in eastern Nebraska given the dry and open winter we have had.
Dec 16, 2021
Dec 16, 2021
10 min
In this episode we talk with Dr. Tamra Jackson-Ziems about seed treatments help control disease next growing season.
Dec 14, 2021
Dec 14, 2021
11 min
The end of the year is near! Join Michael Sindelar and Robert Wright as they talk about insecticide seed treatments...which pests do these treatments target and how long they last through the growing season.