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
Blister Beetle in Alfalfa
July 20, 2020
Last year in another state, 14 horses died and another 100 were sickened from hay that contained blister beetles. Usually Blister beetles are not a problem, but growers should be aware of the insect and what to scout for in their fields.
Nebraska Invasive Weed: Leafy Spurge
July 14, 2020
Leafy spurge is also known as wolf’s milk, faitours-grass or tithymal, and reproduces from seed and vegetative root buds. It is 1 to 3 feet tall with blueish-green leaves with round edges. Flowers are surrounded by heart-shaped yellow-green bracts which hold three round to oblong seeds.
Update on 2019 Tunnel Collapse and Canal Washout – Water Flowing for 2020 Growing Season
June 18, 2020
Temporary repairs to the tunnels have been made resulting in restoring flow, but at reduced levels. The Gering/ Ft. Laramie Irrigation District is planning for their irrigators to receive only 75 percent of their normal allotment.
Nebraska Invasive Weed: Phragmites
June 8, 2020
The non-native species originated in Europe and was introduced into the United States along the east coast in the early 19th century. Today, non-native phragmites can be found over much of North America.
Nebraska Invasive Weed: Musk Thistle
May 20, 2020
Musk thistle is a non-native biennial forb but can behave occasionally as an annual. It reproduces/spreads from seed and is a prolific seed producer.
Nebraska Invasive Weed: Field Bindweed
May 4, 2020
Field bindweed is also known as small bindweed, European bindweed, and Creeping Jenny Management and control of field bindweed is difficult due to its extensive root system and long life of the seeds. Depleting the root reserves of the plant and reducing sprouting is key to successful management.
Nebraska Invasive Weed: Canada Thistle
April 22, 2020
Canada thistle is a designated noxious weed under the Nebraska Department of Agriculture’s Noxious Weed Program. Prevention is the best and cheapest management option.
North Platte River Basin Snow Melt Runoff Update for 2020
April 13, 2020
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Wyoming Area Office has released their forecast for spring snow melt runoff for the North Platte River drainage. The forecast calls for above average snow melt runoff.