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
icon-keynotePresentations
- 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
North Platte River Basin Water Update
May 31, 2016
Minor to moderate lowland flooding is still occurring along the North Platte River from Lewellen west into southeastern Wyoming and will continue for several weeks or months. The areas affected are primarily the river bottom, pasture, and low-lying agricultural production fields. Some areas are near flood stage and others have exceeded flood stage.
North Platte River Basin Water Update
May 18, 2016
A collaboration of management agencies is closely monitoring the situation as reservoirs on the North Platte River in Wyoming fill and water is released. Flooding is likely in an area along the river in western Nebraska for several weeks to several months. Minor to moderate lowland flooding is occurring along the North Platte River from Lewellen west into southeastern Wyoming and will continue for several weeks or months. The areas affected are primarily the river bottom, mostly pasture but some cropland and homes.
North Platte River Basin Water Update
May 4, 2016
Recent storms rolling through southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle have brought considerable moisture to the North Platte River Basin. The typical time for runoff/snowmelt in the Snowy Range and Sierra Madre mountains in southeastern Wyoming is mid-April; however, this year it was delayed several weeks and is just starting.
North Platte Water Carryover Up from 2015
April 20, 2016
The US Bureau of Reclamation presented their North Platte River water update and forecast of water operations for the 2016 season at a recent meeting at the University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff.
