John Hay
- Exten Educator Biological Systems Engineering University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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icon-academic-capEducation
- BS, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2001
- MS, Texas A&M University , 2003
icon-chat-userCourses
- ENSC 220, Introduction to Energy Systems, Spring 2022
icon-documentPublications and Other Intellectual Contributions
- Leaching loss of N03-N and dissolved P from manure and fertilizer during turfgrass establishment, Plant Soil
icon-bookmark-starAwards & Honors
- 2022 Nebraska Extension Team Award - Teaching and Learning , Nebraska Extension , 2022
Bioenergy Crops in CropWatch
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Preparing Seedbeds for Late Summer Grass And Alfalfa Planting
August 8, 2008
August is an excellent time to plant alfalfa, irrigated pasture, or other grasses if you have moisture and do it right. Seedbed preparation, as well as good seed-to-soil contact and weed control, are essential to late summer plantings. Half-hearted seedbed preparation produces only half decent stands.
Thickening Existing Alfalfa Stands
August 8, 2008
Last spring many people had a tough time starting new alfalfa stands, and some older stands thinned out over the winter.
Remove Hay Bales Soon After Harvest
August 8, 2008
My recent travels through Nebraska showed me lots of hay. Much of it was being cut, but much of it was still in the middle of the field.
Plant Oats For Fall Pasture or Hay
August 8, 2008
Oats may be one of our best, but most under-used fall forages. It grows fast, thrives under cool fall conditions, has good feed value, and can produce over two tons of hay or pasture yet this year. It dies out over winter, so it protects soil without causing planting problems next spring.
USDA: Crop Conditions
August 8, 2008
For the week ending August 3, hot, dry conditions allowed producers to wrap-up wheat harvest but stressed dryland crops and livestock, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nebraska Field Office. Temperatures averaged 3 degrees above normal across the state with many districts recordingtriple digit heat.