Monday April 19, 2021
Small Grain Grazing
Grazing your livestock on small grains is a good way to not have to feed them hay for the time being. Nebraska Extension 4-H Educator Todd Whitney says there are a few recommendations to keep in mind when grazing small grains.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/grazing-winter-small-grains
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Tuesday April 20, 2021
Farm Stat App
A new app developed by the University of Nebraska can help producers get straightforward answers to complicated questions. Nebraska Extension Ag Technology Educator Laura Thompson says the Farm Stat app allows farmers and agronomists to easily analyze data from their own on-farm research.MP3
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/farmstat
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Wednesday April 21, 2021
Soybean Cyst Nematode
The soybean cyst nematode is a microscopic roundworm that attacks roots of soybean plants resulting in low yields. Nebraska Extension Plant Diagnostician Kyle Broderick says producers looking to control soybean cyst nematode should sample their fields and look at genetic resistance when planting this spring.MP3
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/plantdisease/soybean/soybean-cyst-nematode
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Thursday April 22, 2021
Manure App
Connecting livestock producers with farmers looking to purchase manure is the focus of a new app offered by Nebraska Extension. Leslie Johnson, UNL Manure Management Coordinator says the goal with the app is to enable folks to find a manure applicator, broker, advisor, or resource person in their area.MP3
https://water.unl.edu/article/animal-manure-management/got-manure-need-manure-–-there’s-app
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Friday April 23, 2021
Prescribed Burns
Renewing your pastures and controlling eastern red cedar can be accomplished by a prescribed burn. Nebraska Extension Range Forage Specialist Jerry Volesky says prescribed burns can rejuvenate pasture lands and keep eastern red cedar from taking over. MP3
https://extensionpubs.unl.edu/publication/9000016364801/conducting-a-prescribed-burn-and-prescribed-burning-checklist/