Crystal Powers

faculty
Work
NIC 3220 Lincoln NE 68588-6204
US
Work 402-472-9549 On campus, dial 2-9549
Download vCard for Crystal Powers
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.

icon-academic-capEducation

  • BS, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2005
  • MS, Cornell University, 2007

Nebraska Soybean Management Field Days Aug. 12-15 - Soybean Home: CropWatch comprehensive crops site - soybean production and pest management information

The 16th annual Soybean Management Field Days will focus on increasing profits, staying competitive in a global marketplace, and meeting the world's growing food and energy needs starting right here in Nebraska.

Read more

Stink Bugs Reported in Corn and Soybeans - Soybean Home: CropWatch comprehensive crops site - soybean production and pest management information

We are receiving reports of stink bugs in Nebraska corn and soybean. This is to be expected, as stink bugs are attracted to flowering plants. Both crops are particularly sensitive to stink bugs during the reproductive stage.

Read more

The Importance of Wheat Seed Treatments

Compilation photo of wheat seed diseases
Figure 1. (left)  Bunt balls (spore-filled grain) containing spore masses of the common bunt (stinking smut) fungus.

Read more

Heavy Infestation of Wheat Stem Sawfly in the Nebraska Panhandle

Wheat field downed by wheat stem sawflies
Figure 1. Wheat lodging due to wheat stem sawfly.

Read more

Farm Lease Types and Options for Renegotiation or Termination

Feb. 18, 2011

With rising crop prices many landlords are trying to renegotiate the terms of their land leases, particularly cash rents.

Read more

Keep Stored Grain Cool and Dry to Extend Storage

Feb. 20, 2015

Keeping stored grain cool is important as outdoor temperatures fluctuate and eventually start to warm this spring, a North Dakota State University Extension Service agricultural engineer advises.

Read more