Julie Peterson
faculty
- Professor Entomology University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Courtesy Professor West Central Research & Extension Center University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Assoc Director West Central Research & Extension Center University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Cutworm Scouting Urged in Western Nebraska Wheat and Alfalfa
March 23, 2017
Army cutworms are beginning to show up from central Kansas to Chappell. As wheat breaks dormancy, scouting for cutworms is advised from now through April to determine whether treatment is warranted.
Field Pea Seeding Rates, Seeding Depth, and Inoculant
March 13, 2017
Grain-type field peas are a cool season grain crop grown as an alternative for no-till summer fallow in a semiarid cereal-based cropping systems such as wheat-corn-fallow and/or wheat-fallow. They are typically planted in mid-March and harvested late-July. This article reports on research conducted on seeding practices and offers recommendations for producers on the economically optimal seeding rate, seeding depth, and inoculant to grow field peas in western Nebraska.
Field Pea Production: Rotational Costs and Benefits
March 10, 2017
Research findings show benefits in soil nutrient cycling, water infiltration, and microbial activity from replacing fallow with grain-type field peas in a wheat-fallow rotation in western Nebraska.
Considering Non-Bt Traited Corn in 2017? Plan for More Scouting
February 8, 2017
If you're considering planting non-Bt corn this year, entomologists urge you to plan for the additional pest management practices (and associated costs) you may need to adopt, given this decision.
Nebraska Perspective on Efficacy of Cry1F Bt Corn Against Western Bean Cutworm
October 21, 2016
While entomologists in the Eastern Corn Belt this month reported reduced efficacy of the Cry1f Bt protein against western bean cutworm in corn, Nebraska growers have been facing this for several years. While Cry1F products will still help control other pests, growers are advised to scout for WBC and determine whether treatment is necessary.
Wheat Insects in 2016
September 1, 2016
The wheat stem sawfly continues to be the predominant insect in wheat and has now been verified in all Nebraska Panhandle counties as well as counties in southwest and south central Nebraska.
Managing Spider Mites in Corn and Soybean
July 26, 2022
Recommendations for managing spider mites in corn and soybean, including treatment thresholds and insecticides, as well as discussions on the potential impact of beneficial insects, diseases and insecticide applications.
Identifying Spider Mite Damage and the Species Responsible
July 26, 2022
With growing reports of spider mites damaging corn and soybeans in Nebraska, it's important to check leaves closely, as many other crop issues can cause similar discoloration.