Allan Vyhnalek
- Emeritus Exten Educator Agricultural Economics University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Website: agecon.unl.edu/succession
Twitter: @arvred73
Allan Vyhnalek has worked in Extension in Iowa and Nebraska for 28 years. A native of Saline County, Nebraska, Vyhnalek received BS and MS degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in agricultural education. He taught in high school and post-secondary classrooms for 8.5 years prior to joining Extension.
Focus Areas: Farm Management and Ag Economics
Educational Programming: Ag marketing, farm leases, landlord/tenant relationships, farm transition, and estate planning
Irrigating Alfalfa With Limited Water
May 2, 2008
Alfalfa can use a lot of water, which may be a problem this year in areas where water is limited and reduced irrigation may become a reality.
Managing Spring Grazing To Reduce Excess Heading
May 2, 2008
Cool-season spring pastures are nearly ready to graze. While grass may be plentiful, remember that spring management affects your production all year. Sometimes there is so much early grass that by early summer much of the pasture has gone to seed. This lowers feed value and reduces calf gains. To avoid this problem, follow these steps:
Market Journal: Ag Issues from this Year's Legislature
May 2, 2008
On this week's Market Journal Extension specialists discuss some of the bills passed by the 2008 Legislature that will affect agriculture, including the Beginning Farmer program. This program was expanded so that farm and ranch owners can now rent to family members, given there is a written succession plan.
Wheat Production and Pest Management Subject of In-Field Clinic
May 2, 2008
A June 11 UNL Extension in-field clinic will focus on wheat production and pest management, including information on the latest research and techniques specific to wheat production.