Laura Thompson
- Adjunct Assoc Extension Educator Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Degrees
B.S. Agronomy (Soil Science focus), University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2012
M.S. Agronomy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2014
Areas of Focus: On-farm research, ag technologies
Extension Interests: Co-coordinates the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network, through which innovative growers from across the state use on-farm research to address critical production, profitability, and sustainability questions.
CW Profile: Thompson Pursues the Puzzles of On-Farm Research
Early Bird Gets the Worm: Benefits of Early Soybean Planting
Soybean Seeding Rate Tips
Numerous soybean seeding rate studies have indicated that a final plant population of about 80,000 to 120,000 plants per acre is likely sufficient for ensuring an economic return, with the latter being based on weighing the slightly higher yield potential with higher final pl
ILeVO Seed Treatment Shows Promise for Sudden Death Syndrome
As Nebraska farmers prepare for soybean planting, they have a new option for controlling sudden death syndrome (SDS).
SDS Seed Treatment among On-Farm Research Options
Last year, over 65 Nebraska farmers completed research projects with the help of the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network.