Dylan Mangel

faculty
Work Plant Sciences Hall (PLSH) 448D
Lincoln NE 68583-0722
US
Work 402-472-2559 On campus, dial 2-2559
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  • Ph D, Kansas State University, 2022

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  • SCN Education in Nebraska, Ne Soybean Board, October 2022
Center pivot damaged in field
Pivot flipped upside down after the June 20 storm in Scotts Bluff County. (Photo by Gary Stone)

Severe Storms Damage Crops, Excessive Heat Will Drive Water Needs

June 27, 2024
Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone shares insights on crops that have received storm damage in recent weeks, as well as water use expectations.

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Soybean field during summer
Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Crop Conditions Significantly Higher in June 2024

June 27, 2024
Nebraska crop conditions are considerably higher than last year during this stage of the growing season, by as much as 30-40% for many crops.

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Seedlings grow in a corn residue field
Rye and clover cover crops grow in a field of corn residue.

Nebraska Producers Invited to Participate in Cover Crops Survey

June 21, 2024
Producers are encouraged to participate in a new survey that will help researchers better understand messaging on cover crops to improve information and outreach.

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Tractor spraying herbicides on soybeans
A new herbicideb has been developed by BASF for application on dicamba-tolerant soybeans and cotton.

EPA Opens Public Comment Period for Proposed Dicamba Herbicide from BASF

June 21, 2024
The public has until July 5, 2024 to make comments on the registration of a new BASF dicamba product for dicamba-tolerant soybeans and cotton.

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This Week on N Field: Importance of Early Season Weed Control in Corn

June 21, 2024
For growers who were not able to apply pre-emergence herbicide at corn planting, several herbicide options are available for early post-emergence herbicide application in corn.

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Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: June 20, 2024

June 21, 2024
The forecast for next week includes temperatures in the high 90s, with triple digits near the Nebraska-Kansas border and Panhandle, followed by possible storms Tuesday night and again Friday into the weekend.

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Grasshopper on plant leaf
While grasshoppers are considered damaging to rangeland and crops, only a handful of Nebraska’s species have been known to cause damage. Correct identification of these species’ nymphal developmental stage will improve results from insecticide applications. See the Grasshopper Pest Management page for identification resources.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Management Considerations for Grasshopper, Poison Hemlock and Yucca

June 20, 2024
Economic thresholds of grasshoppers have been observed in some Nebraska pastures — review the square foot method and insecticide options to begin scouting and control measures. 

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Soybean sample in a bin

Follow-up from July 2023 Hailstorms to Soybean

June 20, 2024
This article reviews the yield results of five replanted Nebraska soybean fields following hail damage in 2023, which may assist soybean growers currently considering relative maturities in their replant decisions.

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