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Leslie Johnson - Animal Manure Management Extension Educator

Leslie Johnson

Leslie Johnson

faculty

Assoc Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 5 University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Work

57905 866 Rd Concord NE 68728-2828

US

Work 402-584-3818 On campus, dial 7-3818

leslie.johnson@unl.edu

I am the Animal Manure Management Extension Educator at the University of Nebraska. My role includes facilitating article development for manure.unl.edu and manure-related articles in other publications. I manage the online manure course and annual manure trainings across the state of Nebraska, as well as other manure programming in the state. I also serve as the webinar coordinator for the Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Community (https://lpelc.org) and am actively involved in the leadership team of the Soil Health Nexus (https://soilhealthnexus.org).

icon-academic-capEducation

BS, University of Nebraska, 2006
MS, University of Nebraska, 2015

icon-bookmark-starAwards & Honors

Communication Award, National Association of County Agricultural Agents, 2021
Communication Award Finalist, National Association of County Agricultural Agents, 2021

Soil erosion

Crop Residue Removal: Its Effect on Soil and Water Quality

December 15, 2022

As crop residues provide numerous benefits for soil health and water availability, crop growers should weigh the pros and cons of leaving crop residue in the field — particularly those who farm dryland ground.

Fire damaged corn field — A corn field affected by fire during the 2022 harvest season in Cedar County. (Photo by Mitiku Mamo)

FAQ for Fire Damage to Unharvested Crops and Harvested Ground

October 28, 2022

Nebraska Extension educators share recommendations for crops impacted by fire damage, highlighting grain and feed options for unharvested corn, what to expect of soil nutrient loss and techniques to avoid soil erosion.

Manure types — A visual representation of various manures' nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) contents compared to volume of organic matter and water.

Not All Manure is Created Equal

October 6, 2022

Animal Manure Management Extension Educator Leslie Johnson reviews the different kinds of manure and how the nutrient contents and characteristics of each product differs.

Manure spreader

Manure Application Following Silage

August 2, 2022

Leslie Johnson, Nebraska Extension's animal manure management educator, breaks down the difference between nitrogen and phosphorus rates and how to choose the best method for your operation.

Hay bales on trailer

Carbon Sources for Composting HPAI Mortalities

April 21, 2022

Nebraska Extension is calling on businesses and residents to donate or sell wood chips, hay, lawn waste and other carbon sources to livestock producers hit hard by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).

Pesticide label

Aminopyralids: Restrictions for Grazing, Compost and Manure

April 7, 2022

The EPA is currently reviewing a group of pyridines for residue concerns in manure and compost, and producers are encouraged to evaluate their grazing and compost plans before application of these herbicides.

New UNL Manure Nitrogen Crediting Recommendations for Crop Fertility

April 4, 2022

This UNL Water article breaks down the new recommendations for crediting nitrogen following manure applications and how this will impact Nebraska growers.

Workshop brochure

Applying Manure Management Concepts On-farm Programs in February, March

January 4, 2022

At these programs, producers will learn how to determine which fields are the most economical for manure use and which fields can benefit the most from manure’s ability to improve soil health and water quality.