Soybean yield forecasts contained in May, June, and July WASDE reports from the USDA provide important information to market participants.  The forecasts are based on a crop weather model developed and maintained by the World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB).  In a recent farmdoc daily article (July 9, 2020), we described the WAOB crop weather model for soybeans […]

The month of August provides the second window of opportunity for establishing perennial forage stands this year. The primary risk with late summer forage seedings is having sufficient moisture for seed germination and plant establishment, which is a significant risk this summer given the low soil moisture status across many areas. The decision to plant […]

Western corn rootworm beetles began emerging in late June-early July in southeastern and south central Nebraska. Beetle emergence will be somewhat later in northeastern and western Nebraska. These beetles can cause potential injury from silk clipping. During mid-July and August these beetles will lay eggs in corn fields. These eggs overwinter in the soil, hatch into […]