Severe cutworm infestations reported in western Nebraska
NORTH PLATTE Severe infestations of western army cutworms have been found in several western Nebraska counties. Dr Kenneth Pruess reports 5,000 acres of wheat and barley sprayed in Keith and Lincoln counties but expects limited additional damage. Roselle notes endrin use caution, warns against alfalfa residue, and urges field checks as moths are expected with large cutworm numbers this spring.
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North Platte
Nebraska
Kenneth Pruess
North Platte Experiment Station
Pruess
Keith
Lincoln
Cheyenne
Ivan Liljegren
Sidney
Robert E
Oklahoma
Cody alfalfa variety resists spotted aphids under test in Nebraska
Nebraska tests note Cody alfalfa resists spotted alfalfa aphids and bacterial wilt. Developed by USDA and Kansas State, Cody is the result of screening Buffalo and is recommended in Kansas. Seed will be available in 1960 with state performance information to follow.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Wayne L. Howe
U. S. Department of Agriculture
University of Nebraska
Cody
Howe
USDA
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station
Manhattan
Kansas
Central Plains
Buffalo
Utah
Wheel Track Planting Aids Corn Yields And Efficiency
Midwestern agronomists report the wheel track method of planting corn on freshly plowed ground saves time labor fuel and machinery costs while maintaining or improving yields. Studies from Wisconsin Minnesota and Ohio show rapid germination reduced soil erosion and less soil compaction with two-pass planting.
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Lincoln
M. D. “Weldon
University of Nebraska
Arthur E. Peterson
University of Wisconsin Extension
Peterson
Michigan State Uniersity
Michigan
An Ohio Agronomist
George R. Balke
University of Minnesota
Certification deadline for crop inspections announced
May 20 is the deadline to apply for certification of wheat oats barley rye brome grass wheatgrass sweet clover and first crop alfalfa. Farmers should contact county agents or the Nebraska Crop Improvement Association College of Agriculture Lincoln for blanks.
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Nebraska Crop Improvement Association
College of Agriculture
Lincoln
Nebr
Nebraska certified seed market shows strong demand
Lincoln report from Richard Mills of the Nebraska Crop Improvement Association says demand for Nebraska certified seed will stay high as farmers seek high germination and purity. Growers must apply by May 20 for field inspection for crops including wheat oats barley rye brom grass wheat grass sweet clover and first crop alfalfa.
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Lincoln
Richard Mills
Nebraska Crop Improvement Association
College of Agriculture
Nebraska
Mills
Nebr
Poison control and pest warnings for spraying season
The article urges all spray handlers to treat sprays as toxic and notes a Denver area poison control number 1331 for emergencies. It covers mites clover moths and worm pests, offering practical outside and inside application tips and simple control methods including soapy water traps for moths and warnings about airbone pesticide use.
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Poison Control Center
Denver-Tabor
Liljegren
Lawn Fertilizer Tips and Frost Dates for Nebraska Areas
The bulletin notes greenbug outbreaks are unlikely but possible with favorable wind and temperatures in western Nebraska. It advises nitrogen rich fertilizers for lawns, copperas or iron sulfate for chlorosis, and warns potash shows no general Nebraska benefit. Frost-free dates are May 7 Sidney and May 14 Varron, with a two to three week variation.
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Nebraska
Sidney
Varron
Beef Improvement Conference at Fort Robinson June 12
A beef cattle improvement conference will be held at the Fort Robinson Beef Research Station on June 12. All interested in improving the production of quality beef cattle may attend.
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Fort Robinson Beef Research Station
Agronomist urges early 2 4 D weed control in lawns
Lincoln report from University of Nebraska Extension agronomist John Furrer urges early use of 2 4 D to curb dandelions shepherds purse fire weed plantain and knotweed in lawns. He advises following container directions and using a wetting spray for small areas with a 60 to 70 degree spraying window. For henbit chickweed and violets he recommends 2 4 5 T propionic.
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John Furrer
Furrer
Tractor Safety Day at Nebraska College of Agriculture
The annual Tractor Power and Safety Day is set for Thursday July 23 at the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture. It invites farmers and families to learn safety practices and equipment operation from campus experts and local agribusiness partners.
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University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
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