John Thomas
faculty
- Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 1 University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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415 Black Hills Ave
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69301-3243
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Crops Extension Educator for the northern Nebraska Panhandle
Common Bunt Infection in Winter Wheat
August 14, 2024
Common bunt in winter wheat can be avoided by using certified seed, treating seeds with fungicide, and practicing crop rotation and field sanitation. These strategies are crucial to avoid infection and maintain healthy, productive wheat crops.
Pathfinder Canal Break Update
July 14, 2022
Since July 7, PID indicated that sufficient repairs had been made to the breach to start bringing in water to the canal.
Pathfinder Canal Break on July 1, 2022
July 5, 2022
Though it hasn't been determined what caused the Pathfinder (Interstate) canal break last Friday, PID hopes to have it repaired within two weeks. The break affected about 102,000 acres of cropland in Nebraska and Wyoming.
Using Emergency Tillage to Control Wind Erosion
April 21, 2022
Although soil erosion is best handled with a long-range plan that includes maintaining vegetative ground cover, reducing tillage, reducing field widths, and planting wind breaks, when soil starts moving unexpectedly — or conditions suggest this may occur — emergency control strategies are needed.
Update on the 2019 Tunnel Collapse and Canal Washout — Tunnel Repair or Replacement Options
February 14, 2022
The Gering-Fort Laramie Irrigation District is seeking public opinion on whether to repair or replace Tunnels No. 1 and 2.
Update on the 2019 Tunnel Collapse and Canal Washout and 2021 Irrigation Season
October 19, 2021
Water flow through the tunnels were returned to 97% of capacity this summer, resulting in near normal water deliveries by the three major irrigation districts in the North Platte Valley during the 2021 growing season.
Combine Clean Out Can Help Reduce Weed Spread
August 25, 2021
With increasing pressure from herbicide-resistant weeds such as kochia and introduced herbicide-resistant weeds such as Palmer amaranth and waterhemp, it is important to reduce spreading of weed seed. Doing a limited cleaning between fields and choosing which fields to harvest first can be an important factor in this endeavor.
Farmers: Know How to Respond to Hail Damage
July 19, 2021
In the aftermath of the severe hail, farmers have numerous tasks to complete before replanting or destroying damaged crops. CropWatch's Hail Know resource can assist producers with each step of the process.