The April 22 edition of CropWatch is at http://cropwatch.unl.edu/archives/2005/crop05-7.htm
Links are to the website of CropWatch.

Soybean Production

Early soybean planting crucial to optimizing nodes

Low soybean pod heights increase harvest losses
 

Disease Management

With all the news about rust, don’t forget about seedling diseases
 

Insect Management

Check emerging soybeans for bean leaf beetle damage

Late aphids can cause up to 20% yield loss

Alfalfa weevil egg hatch begins
 

Weed Management

Choosing a pre-emergence herbicide for soybeans

Control winter annuals to conserve moisture
 

 Sunflower Production

Tips for successful sunflower planting
 

 Ag Programs, Briefs & Resources

Ag briefs

Soybean rust 'hot' web sites

Market Journal focuses on soybean rust
 

AgNews

Nebraska and national cattle on feed up 1%

State meetings review ag emergency plans

How does your garden grow? Early this year

Timely "to do" list for gardeners

Gardeners: Experiment with new plants, but exercise caution