Amit Jhala
faculty
- Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Faculty Bio
Jhala honored with Gamma Sigma Delta Extension Award of Merit
Nebraska's Amit Jhala Receives Outstanding Reviewer Award
Jhala Receives National Early Career Outstanding Weed Scientist Award
Jhala Receives Young Scientist Award from North Central Weed Science Society of America
Impact and Seed Production of Palmer Amaranth in Dry Beans
January 4, 2022
Results of a 2020-21 study investigating the impact of uncontrolled Palmer amaranth in dry beans. Using pinto beans, researchers were able to pinpoint yield loss and potential seed production of Palmer amaranth.
Update on Roundup™ Brand Herbicides
September 28, 2021
We want to make you aware of recent developments regarding the herbicide Roundup™. While variations on the Roundup name have been used for a variety of different herbicides marketed by Bayer (formerly Monsanto), this article discusses only the Roundup formulations that contain glyphosate as their active ingredient.
Control of Velvetleaf with Post-emergence Herbicides in Popcorn
August 12, 2021
Results of a study evaluating the efficacy and crop safety of labeled post-emergence herbicides to control velvetleaf, a major agricultural weed in Nebraska that reduces yields in popcorn if not controlled.
New Safety Measures for Herbicide Paraquat
August 12, 2021
The U.S. EPA is proposing new measures to reduce risks associated with Paraquat in order to protect human health and the environment.
Control of Glyphosate-Resistant Palmer Amaranth in Enlist Soybean
August 5, 2021
Research on the most effective herbicide programs for managing GR Palmer amaranth in this new soybean production system developed by Corteva™ Agriscience.
Control of Roundup/Liberty Resistant Corn Volunteers in Enlist Corn
August 5, 2021
Results of a study evaluating Assure II for Roundup/Liberty-resistant corn volunteer control in Enlist corn and correct timing of application for use in corn-on-corn production systems.
Nebraska Extension Field Day for Management of Atrazine/Glyphosate-Resistant Palmer Amaranth
June 9, 2021
The in-person Palmer amaranth field day will feature on-site demonstrations on controlling atrazine/glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth in Roundup Ready/LibertyLink corn, Enlist corn and non-GMO white corn in Nebraska.
Weed Management Field Day June 23 at South Central Agricultural Laboratory
June 8, 2021
The Weed Management Field Day will highlight new technology and new herbicides for corn, soybean, sorghum and sweet corn, plus field experiments on weed control options for various herbicide programs.