Gary Stone
faculty
- Assoc Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 1 University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
4502 Ave I
Scottsbluff
NE
69361-4939
US
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308-632-1230
icon-academic-capEducation
- MS, University of Nebraska, 1977
- BS, University of Wyoming, 1976
- Other, Nebraska State Irrigation Association, 2013
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- Cheatgrass Challenge Management , University of Wyoming, SAREC, Lingle, WY
icon-bookmark-starAwards & Honors
- Harold E Alley Award, Wyoming Weed & Pest Council, 2002
- The Chester I. Walters “Extra Mile” Award, Nebraska Extension, 2016
- Nebraska Extension Excellnce in Extension Team Award, Nebraska Extension, 2020
- Wyoming Stock Growers Associatoin Environmental Stewardship Award Upper North Platte River Weed Management Area, Wyoming Stock Growers Association, 2015
Area of Responsibility: UNL Panhandle Research & Extension District
Program Responsibilities: Water management (crops and urban), horticultural topics, and some cropping systems
Nebraska Extension Teams: Resistant and Invasive Pests and Efficient Water Use
Crop Reports
Water Flowing Again in the Gering-Fort Laramie and Goshen Irrigation Canal
August 30, 2019
Water began flowing in the Gering-Fort Laramie and Goshen irrigation canal early Aug. 28 for the first time in about six weeks. Repairs to a canal tunnel are enough to allow water flow, but likely are not permanent. Our story includes a slideshow and three time-lapse videos of crops growing in the affected area.
Update on Canal Repairs Affecting Growers in Nebraska and Wyoming
August 23, 2019
Work continues to excavate soil above the irrigation tunnel collapse just south of Fort Laramie. A series of trench boxes is being installed to facilitate safe conditions for continued digging. Prospects remain uncertain for restoring water this irrigation season.
Update: Tunnel Repair Continues 'Round the Clock'
August 16, 2019
Repairs to the Gering-Fort Laramie-Goshen irrigation canal and tunnel are progressing, although it’s still too early to determine when water flow will be restored, growers were told Monday at stakeholder meetings in Nebraska and Wyoming. A photo series helps tell the story of progress.
August 12 Canal Repair Update Meeting
August 7, 2019
The Gering-Ft Laramie Irrigation District will host a public meeting Monday, August 12, in Scottsbluff to update farmers and landowners on the repair of the July 17 tunnel collapse and canal breach. Photos take viewers to the site and inside the tunnel.
Update on Efforts to Restore Water to North Platte River Valley Canal
July 26, 2019
The Gering/Ft. Laramie Irrigation District and the Goshen Irrigation District (Wyoming) held stakeholder meetings this week to discuss the status of canal damage and repairs and how to restore irrigation water to 100,000+ acres. Initial canal repairs have started, with tunnel repairs expected to start soon.
Growers in North Platte Valley Face Critical Water Loss with Canal Damage
July 18, 2019
Surface-water irrigators in the North Platte River Valley south of the river in western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming have lost their water supply due to a washout in the main supply canal early Wednesday morning (July 17). The Bureau of Reclamation is assessing the damage.
Watch for Invasive Plants After the Flood
April 23, 2019
Flood waters likely moved weed seeds, possibly introducing invasive or particularly problematic weeds in new areas of the state. Management of many of these weed species is best achieved early season when several practices may be integrated to achieve control.
Invasive Scotch Thistle Weed has Staying Power
April 11, 2019
Scotch thistle, which can now be found throughout much of North America, is an invasive weed from Eurasia threatening areas along rivers in western Nebraska. Early control efforts are essential to management.