Crystal Powers
faculty
- Assoc Exten Educator School of Natural Resources University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
NIC 3220
Lincoln
NE
68588-6204
US
Work
402-472-9549
On campus, dial 2-9549
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As the Research and Extension Communication Specialist through the Nebraska Water Center, my role is to be an open channel of communication with research and extension faculty throughout Nebraska’s higher education system. I would like it to be a two way path: what can learn from each other and how we can best collaborate for larger impact. I come from working as an Extension Engineer in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at UNL. There I worked with faculty on improving air and water quality in livestock systems, primarily through extension programming, and also some teaching and research. I have a M.S. in Biological and Environmental Engineering from Cornell University and a B.S. in Biological Systems Engineering from UNL.
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- BS, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2005
- MS, Cornell University, 2007
Consider Pros, Cons of Alternative Grain Storage Methods
August 25, 2015
Grain can be stored in many types of facilities. All storage options should keep the grain dry and provide adequate aeration to control grain temperature.
How to Estimate Bushels in a Round Grain Bin
March 26, 2012
Several times a year, I get a phone call from someone wanting to know how to measure the bushels of grain in a round grain bin. There are two ways to calculate the number of bushels in a bin. The most basic method is to use the formulas we were taught in high school math class.
Cover Crop Forages: The Nitrate Dilemma
August 25, 2015
Planting cover crops such as brassicas and small grains during late summer or early fall is becoming a more common and accepted practice. These species have been used as high quality forage for many years and often will be grazed as a forage double crop