Improving Crop Conditions Shift to Tar Spot: Central Nebraska | Rural Radio
Fridays in the Field
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Crop conditions continue to improve across central Nebraska, but new challenges are beginning to emerge.
This week, Karla Whittington visits with Ethan Zoerb in Custer County. While early-season dryness led to uneven corn emergence and delayed soybean development, timely rainfall has helped both crops make significant progress heading into the heart of the growing season.
As president of the Custer County Corn Growers, Zoerb says producers are now turning their attention to disease and insect pressure. Tar spot has already been confirmed near Broken Bow, and western bean cutworm moth flights are running ahead of last year. He explains why growers should stay ahead of potential issues while hoping weather conditions help limit pest pressure.
Zoerb also discusses his upcoming trip to Corn Congress in Washington, D.C., where Nebraska corn growers will advocate for priorities including year-round E15, trade opportunities, rail transportation, and policies that strengthen demand for Nebraska-grown corn.
Watch this week's field update to hear what's happening in Custer County and what Nebraska corn growers are watching as the season progresses.
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