Irrigating Cherries Pre/Post Harvest

In Eastern WA, it is not abnormal to see temperatures well into the nineties during cherry harvest. Because of this hot weather proper irrigation timing is crucial. With Probe Schedule and the help of the Wilbur-Ellis water management team, we are here to help growers...

In Season Nutrient Requirement

Nutrient management plays a vital role in determining an orchard’s tree growth, yield, and fruit quality. Careful manipulation of fertilizer formulation products as well as precision application strategy can be effective in improving fertilizer use efficiency and soil...

Effects Of Drought On Fertility Availability

It appears that dry weather won’t be going away very soon, at least in East and Southeast Nebraska. That is bad news for growing many things. It is not rocket science to know that when it doesn’t rain much, crop development slows, and production levels decrease. There...

Post-Emergence Herbicide Applications

Soon, summer annual weeds such as ragweed, water hemp, foxtail, and velvetleaf will emerge and actively grow in your fields. While your method of control has likely changed over the years, crop and weed competition has not changed for some time. It brings up the...

Nebraska Weather and Crop Progress Update

May 11, 2023 It is still dry. Some areas in the SE part of the state have been blessed with timely rains (3 rain events since April 15th—at Plattsmouth totaling about 1.5”), but most areas are still in the grips of dry conditions. It is not the top 2-4 inches of the...