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Archived Program Overview - January 10, 2002
 
Fertilizer Recommendation Philosophies (Entire program: )
How to craft a fertility plan that fits your operation. Plus: long-range weather, current trends in the grain market, and special look at a new winter-hardy triticale developed at UNL. Choose from the archived clips summarized below, or access the entire hour-long program here:

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      Weather: Al Dutcher (Length: 5:39)
Al reviews regional/national moisture conditions: quite dry in Nebraska, but not a drought yet. Early signs point to an El Nino developing in the Pacific Ocean, which likely won?t take shape until fall. Forecast: this warm and dry weather will continue for at least another few weeks.

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      NE422T: NU's New Triticale (Length: 2:36)
NE422T, a new type of triticale bred just for Nebraska, is more winter-hardy and disease resistant. Market Journal's Serena Hoffman speaks with Stephen Baenziger, NU Agronomy & Horticulture professor.

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      Grain Marketing (Length: 13:36)
Roy Smith reviews the 2001 soybean and corn markets. Chart comparisons tell the story. A discussion of soybean marketing strategies in the near and long term. A preview of upcoming corn/soybean workshops with dates and registration details. Lynn Lutgen reviews current wheat market trends and presents a comprehensive list of things producers need to watch in wheat.

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      Grain Merchandising (Length: 5:53)
A conversation with Duane Drake, grain merchandiser, ADM-Farmland Grain, Lincoln. Doug and Duane discuss the major factors affecting the grain market right now and explore the reasons for the current firmness of the basis in corn and beans. Also: a discussion of grain supply, transportation issues, and the current export picture.

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      NU's Supercharged Soybeans (Length: 2:10)
Heart-healthy cooking oil or high powered fuel additive? How about both? NU researchers explain the benefits of a new soybean variety high in oleic acid.

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      Special Topic: Fertilizer Recommendation Philosophies (Length: 14:00)
Ray Ward, Ward Laboratories, Kearney, NE
Charles Shapiro, NU Cooperative Extension Soil Fertility Specialist
Achim Dobermann, NU Extension Soil Fertility Specialist
A discussion of how fertilizer recommendations are made; some insight into why they can vary depending on the source. Detailed information on soil sampling techniques; overview of resources that can help producers better understand fertilizers and how they work.

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