| State Climatologist Al Dutcher's Weekly Weather & Climate Report |
06/26/09
Nebraska had its first good dose of hot, humid weather this past week. Al Dutcher, University of Nebraska-Lincoln State Climatologist, says cooler temperatures will prevail for the next few days. But, the forecast for the first full week of July says, you guessed it, more rain.
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April 4, 2003, (IANR News)
Adding Magnesium to Cattle, Sheep Diets Can Help Prevent Grass Tetany
LINCOLN, Neb. — Producers who will graze rye, wheat or triticale this spring need to take precautions to prevent grass tetany in their cattle or sheep, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said.
MoreApril 4, 2003, (Crop Watch Newsletter)
No-Till can Save Valuable Soil Moisture
Using no-till or ridge-till can save far more than fuel, labor, and equipment costs. The savings in soil moisture is especially important in a year when soil moisture and precipitation is limited and irrigation may be costly.
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Seed alfalfa no-till to save moisture
With less crop residue from last year in some fields and limited soil moisture this spring, no-till may be a good way to establish alfalfa this year. Eliminating tillage will save soil moisture and fuel costs and will help create a firm seedbed for rapid seedling development.
MoreApril 4, 2003, (Crop Watch Newsletter)
Proso Offers Benefits in Reduced Irrigation Areas
Proso millet uses soil moisture very efficiently and can produce a grain crop with 13 to 14 inches of annual moisture. It also offers advantages on irrigation land expected to have below normal irrigation water this year.
MoreApril 4, 2003, (Crop Watch Newsletter)
Dryland Sorghum Performed Well in 2002 Trials
Recent hybrid trials conducted in central Nebraska resulted in sorghum matching or outyielding dryland corn in most years. Grain sorghum also is less expensive to produce and less risky in dry years, but it may have fewer herbicide options.
MoreApril 4, 2003, (Crop Watch Newsletter)
Consider Herbicide Restrictions for Grazing, Recropping
When ordering your ag chemicals for this season, consider forage and recropping restrictions for various herbicide choices. With another dry year predicted, having the flexibility to plant a forage following the crop may be wise.
MoreApril 4, 2003, (Crop Watch Newsletter)
Nebraska Summer Outlook Dry
Most of Nebraska is predicted to be drier than normal this summer, according to predicted anomalies of 2003 spring and summer temperature and rainfall for eight subclimate regions in Nebraska. The predictions were made using a statistical model and precipitation and temperature data from 1895 to 2002.
MoreApril 4, 2003, (Crop Watch Newsletter)
Salvage Thin Alfalfa Stands by Overseedign
Many new alfalfa seedlings may not have survived last summer's drought; however, fields with partial stands can be salvaged by thickening them with extra seed.
MoreApril 2, 2003, (IANR News)
Save Water By Limiting Lawn Watering During Drought
LINCOLN, Neb. — Long-term forecasts predict Nebraska is in for another hot, dry summer. Another scorcher will be tough on lawns but homeowners can take steps to protect their turf and minimize water use, a University of Nebraska turfgrass specialist said.
MoreMarch 28, 2003, (IANR News)
Chief Engineer to Speak on Managing Lincoln's Water System
LINCOLN, Neb. — The chief engineer of Lincoln's water system will speak April 2 about managing the system's water well field during drought conditions.
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