Laura Thompson
student, faculty
Work
103 East 35th St Ste B
Falls City
NE
68355
US
Work
402-245-2224
Degrees
B.S. Agronomy (Soil Science focus), University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2012
M.S. Agronomy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2014
Areas of Focus: On-farm research, ag technologies
Extension Interests: Co-coordinates the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network, through which innovative growers from across the state use on-farm research to address critical production, profitability, and sustainability questions.
CW Profile: Thompson Pursues the Puzzles of On-Farm Research
What On-Farm Research has Taught Us about Soybean Seeding Rates
April 6, 2018
More than a decade of on-farm research studies in Nebraska show how soybean seeding rates (and the related input costs) can be reduced without significantly affecting yield. See what growers learned and consider whether a change might benefit your bottom line.
Alternative Nutrient Supply Products: Highlights of On-Farm Research Results
April 5, 2018
Are you considering using a new soil nutrient product this season? Learn what farmers learned from these nine studies of alternative nutrient supply products and practices, conducted as part of the Nebraska On-farm Research Network (NOFRN) in 2017.
2017 On-Farm Research Results Now Online
March 22, 2018
View the results from more than 80 Nebraska on-farm research studies conducted in summer 2017 in a free book, now available online.
On-Farm Research Results: Impact of Torque on Corn Yield
March 7, 2018
This report synthesizes the results of seven on-farm research studies of using Torque™, a seed or furrow-applied growth promoter, in Nebraska between 2010 and 2015.
Growers Statewide to Share On-Farm Research Results
January 26, 2018
Farm operators and agronomists from across the state are invited to hear about results from over 80 on-farm research projects at the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network update meetings this February. Projects cover products, practices, and new technologies that impact farm productivity and profitability.
On-Farm Research Opportunities for This Season
April 28, 2017
If you've been thinking about incorporating an on-farm research study this year, the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network still has several opportunities.
New Online Tool Helps Growers Easily Find On-Farm Research Results
April 24, 2017
A new tool is available on the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network (NOFRN) website that allows growers to simply click on a map of Nebraska to find out about research projects conducted on farms in their area.