Jenny Rees - Extension Educator

Jennifer Rees

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Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 7 University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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2345 Nebraska Ave York NE 68467-1104

Work 402-362-5508

jenny.rees@unl.edu

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Twitter: @jenreesources
Blog: JenReesources Extension Blog

Interseeding video intro — It’s important to plan ahead of time and know your goals when adding cover crops to your operation. In this article, Nebraska Extension evaluates numerous cover crop species and provides guidance on how to choose the species that will best fit your production needs. This video shares additional information on cover crop species used.

Interseeding Cover Crops into Early Season Corn and Soybean: Species Selection

April 27, 2023

In this article, Nebraska Extension evaluates numerous cover crop species for interseeding and provides guidance on how to choose the species that will best fit your production needs.

SCAL weed management day — Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala (at far left) will once again lead dscussion on weed management practices in Nebraska during this year's Weed Management Field Day, which is free and open to the public.

Nebraska Extension Weed Management Field Day June 28 at South Central Agricultural Laboratory

April 27, 2023

The free field day will include on-site demos of new technology and new herbicides for corn, soybean, popcorn and sorghum, as well as herbicide-resistant weed control options with various herbicide programs.

Herbicide Considerations When Interseeding Cover Crops

April 20, 2023

UNL Extension professionals provide insights on timing and volume of herbicide applications for interseeded cover crops to help producers avoid germination and plant establishment issues this growing season.

On-Farm Research Early-season Interseeding into Corn and Soybean Results (2019-2022)

April 13, 2023

The final results of a three-year study on interseeding cover crops in early-season corn and soybean include observations on yield, soil quality and net return.

Cover crop in field — Cover crop mix (cereal rye and brassicas) in a field on Oct. 12. Last year’s cereal rye residue is still visible.

Broadcast Interseeding with a Highboy — What We Learned in Year One

December 16, 2022

First-year results of a study to assess cover crop establishment using broadcast late-season interseeding in rainfed and irrigated fields.

Fire damaged corn field — A corn field affected by fire during the 2022 harvest season in Cedar County. (Photo by Mitiku Mamo)

FAQ for Fire Damage to Unharvested Crops and Harvested Ground

October 28, 2022

Nebraska Extension educators share recommendations for crops impacted by fire damage, highlighting grain and feed options for unharvested corn, what to expect of soil nutrient loss and techniques to avoid soil erosion.

Frost damaged sorghum — If sorghum is at hard dough stage when temperatures dip to 28°F for a period of two hours, it may result in a yield reduction of around 20%.

Premature Frost Damage to Crops

October 14, 2022

UNL experts weigh in on the potential impacts for replant crops that experienced freezing temperatures Oct. 8 or may be at risk for a freeze this weekend.

Nebraska Extension Weed Science School on Nov. 9 Near Mead

October 13, 2022

University and industry speakers will address current weed science issues and recommendations for improving herbicide applications for management of herbicide-resistant weeds.