Allan Vyhnalek

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Work Filley Hall (FYH) 102
Lincoln NE 68583-0922
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Work 402-472-3401 On campus, dial 2-3401
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Allan Vyhnalek has spent over 34 years in Extension working in both Iowa and Nebraska. He is a native of Saline County, Nebraska.Vyhnalek received his Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in Agricultural Education. He taught in high school and post-secondary classrooms for 8 ½ years prior to joining Extension.<br><br>His current role is as Extension Educator for Farm/Ranch Succession and Transition – state-wide.He works from Ag Economics Department at UNL.<br><br>He has a passion for the future of rural Nebraska. That is why he is interested in helping individuals, groups, and communities understand how good communications, negotiation skills and generational differences relate to how communities and families function as we develop Nebraska for future generations.

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

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Pasture and Forage Minute: Improving Alfalfa Stands and Hay Bale Storage, Water Hemlock Control

July 31, 2024
Extension tips on identifying water hemlock, interseeding grass to boost alfalfa fields, and reducing weather loss from hay bale storage.

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Peas in field trials at the UNL High Plains Ag Lab during the June wheat tour. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

Dry Pea Harvest Begins Early with Hot Weather

July 31, 2024
Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone shares an update on Panhandle crop progress and crop water use this week.

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Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Harvest Nears End

July 30, 2024
Winter wheat harvest in Nebraska was at 95% complete as of July 28, and oat harvest clocked in at 82%.

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Weekly Irrigation Newsletter: Using Soil Water Tension Sensors to Schedule Irrigation in East-central Nebraska

September 20, 2024
In the final update for this year, three Nebraska growers share comprehensive irrigation data from their study fields throughout the 2024 growing season. 

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This Week on N Field: Soybean Disease Trends in Nebraska

July 26, 2024
Extension Plant Pathologists Dylan Mangel and Tamra Jackson-Ziems provide an in-depth update on the current soybean disease trends in Nebraska.

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This Week on N Field: Bacterial Leaf Streak

July 26, 2024
Is it bacterial leaf streak or gray leaf spot? These scouting tips will help you identify the culprit creating lesions on your corn.

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Extension Crop and Pest Reports (July 22-26)

July 26, 2024
Extension educators share their observations in fields across Nebraska this week.

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Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: July 25, 2024

July 25, 2024
With intense heat forecasted for next week, there will likely be pressure on crops, livestock and humans alike — particularly midweek, with temperatures ranging from 90-100°F statewide and the heat index climbing to 110-120°F in southeast Nebraska.

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