Monday October 11, 2021
Soybean Gall Midge Update
Soybean gall midge injury and pressure varied considerably across east-central Nebraska this season. Nebraska Extension Crop Protection and Crop Systems Specialist Justin McMechan talks about what farmers are seeing in the fields.MP3
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2021/soybean-gall-midge-identified-eight-additional-nebraska-counties
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Tuesday October 12, 2021
Virtual Cattle Auctions, CME and Fall Feeder Prices
The feeder cattle market has experienced a significant amount of price variation between March and July. University of Nebraska Ag Economics Associate Professor Elliott Dennis talks about feeder pricing issues between virtual cattle auctions and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2021/what-are-video-auctions-and-cme-futures-telling-us-about-fall-feeder-cattle-prices
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Wednesday October 13, 2021
Soybean Cyst Nematode Sampling
Taking soil samples after you’ve harvested your soybeans can be a good management strategy to control soybean cyst nematode. Nebraska Extension Plant Diagnostician Kyle Broderick talks about taking soil samples.MP3
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2021/sample-soybean-cyst-nematode-fall
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Thursday October 14, 2021
Economic Considerations for Converting Cropland to Perennial Grazing Land
Converting cropland to pastures takes a lot of planning and effort. Nebraska Extension Forage and Crop Residue Specialist Daren Redfearn talks about what producers should keep in mind before making cropland into grazing land.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/crops/economic-considerations-converting-cropland-perennial-grazing-lands
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Friday October 15, 2021
Soybean Gall Midge Management
Identify this year’s Soybean Gall Midge infested fields is important so possible management action can be planned for adjacent fields planted to soybean in 2022. Nebraska Extension Crop Protection and Crop Systems Specialist Justin McMechan talks management strategies for next season.MP3
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2021/soybean-gall-midge-identified-eight-additional-nebraska-counties