John Hay

student, faculty
Work Chase Hall (CHA) 250
Lincoln NE 68583-0726
US
Work 402-472-0408 On campus, dial 2-0408
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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

Faculty Bio

Bioenergy Crops in CropWatch
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Corn plant

Crop Progress: Crop Condition Holding Steady in Nebraska

July 12, 2022
Nebraska crop conditions are unchanged from a week ago, with 88% of corn and soybeans in fair to excellent condition.

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Water droplets

Estimated Crop Water Use: July 11

July 12, 2022
Estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the week of July 11.

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Common smut on corn

Disease Development Associated with Early-season Hail Damage in Corn

July 7, 2022
Several diseases resulting from hail and wind injury have been verified in corn across the state and are likely to worsen under current environmental conditions.

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Cereal rye cover crop
Producers can now estimate the biomass, water use and nitrogen uptake of cereal rye — one of the most common cover crop species in the U.S. — using the new Cover Crop Biomass Calculator. (CropWatch file photo)

Cover Crop Biomass Calculator Available for Nebraska

July 7, 2022
This new tool estimates cover crop growth with different planting and termination times across the state of Nebraska, to help producers maximize cover crop growth between fall harvest and spring planting.

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Tractor in field
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In-person Trainings Scheduled for Ag Budget Calculator Program

July 7, 2022
There are six workshops in July and August for producers interested in learning how to use the new ABC program to determine their costs of production and projected returns. 

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Farm family

Breaking Through Resistance in Family Business Discussions

July 7, 2022
Learn how to effectively respond to emotions in family business discussions in order to save time, reduce stress and increase cooperation around business matters in this new webinar.

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Pathfinder Dam spillway
Figure 1. The Pathfinder Dam spillway overflow when there was an excess of water.

The North Platte River — Multi-use Water, Part 2

July 7, 2022
The second article in Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone's six-part series on the North Platte River features history on the Pathfinder, Guernsey and Whalen dams.

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Cattle in thunderstorm
Speeding up grazing during periods of precipitation and slowing down during dry times is a great strategy to use while adjusting for weather conditions.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Forage Options for Post-Harvest Wheat Fields, Grazing Strategies for Inclement Weather

July 7, 2022
Extension educators share insights on forage options for dryland and irrigated wheat fields after harvest, and how to adjust grazing during periods of both wet and dry climate.

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