Gary Stone
faculty
- Assoc Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 1 University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
4502 Ave I
Scottsbluff
NE
69361-4939
US
Work
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
Construction on Canal Tunnels Could Begin Fall 2024
April 18, 2024
A contractor has been selected and work is now underway to begin construction on Tunnel No. 2's replacement, which will be similar to the old tunnel's design but with increased flow capacity.
Reclamation Provides Snowmelt Runoff Estimates at Yonts Conference
April 18, 2024
No water allocations are expected for the 2024 growing season, in part due to carryover from the 2023 season.
Nebraska Extension Hosts Yonts Water Conference in April
March 29, 2024
This year's Yonts Water Conference will include insights on new irrigation technologies, 2024 weather and basin runoff outlooks, plus an update on the Goshen/Gering-Fort Laramie canal tunnel replacements.
Army Cutworm Scouting Urged in Western Nebraska Wheat and Alfalfa
March 6, 2024
With recent warm weather, army cutworms have been spotted in southern Sioux County and central Lincoln County. Producers should begin scouting for this pest to mitigate crop damage, particularly in winter wheat and alfalfa.
Harvest and Irrigation Outlook for Fall in Western Nebraska
October 12, 2023
Harvest updates for sugarbeets, dry edible beans and corn in western Nebraska, and insights on the availability of water in reservoirs for the 2024 growing season.
To receive 2024 weekly crop water use reports via text message, subscribe on the PHREC AgLab site.
Last Estimated Crop Water Use for the 2023 Season
September 18, 2023
Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone reviews crop water use during the 2023 irrigation season and highlights a new feature for receiving 2024 reports via text.
To receive the weekly crop water use report via text message, subscribe on the PHREC AgLab site.
Estimated Crop Water Use for Sept. 11-17
September 11, 2023
Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone shares an update on this week's crop water use and expectations for the end of the irrigation season.
To receive the weekly crop water use report via text message, subscribe on the PHREC AgLab site.
Estimated Crop Water Use for Sept. 4-10
September 6, 2023
Updates on Panhandle crop progress and anticipated water use for the remainder of September by Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone.