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Gary Stone

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Assoc Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 1 University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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4502 Ave I Scottsbluff NE 69361-4939

Work 308-632-1230

gstone2@unl.edu

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MS, University of Nebraska, 1977
BS, University of Wyoming, 1976
Other, Nebraska State Irrigation Association, 2013

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Cheatgrass Challenge Management , University of Wyoming, SAREC, Lingle, WY

icon-bookmark-starAwards & Honors

Harold E Alley Award, Wyoming Weed & Pest Council, 2002
The Chester I. Walters “Extra Mile” Award, Nebraska Extension, 2016
Nebraska Extension Excellnce in Extension Team Award, Nebraska Extension, 2020
Wyoming Stock Growers Associatoin Environmental Stewardship Award Upper North Platte River Weed Management Area, Wyoming Stock Growers Association, 2015

Area of Responsibility: UNL Panhandle Research & Extension District
Program Responsibilities: Water management (crops and urban), horticultural topics, and some cropping systems
Nebraska Extension Teams: Resistant and Invasive Pests and Efficient Water Use

Crop Reports

Woman holds young boy on farm — Estate planning with life insurance can provide a fair inheritance for all heirs, keeping keep farm succession plans smooth and balanced for all family members.

Ideas for Estate and Transition Planning: Life Insurance Inheritance Equalization

October 24, 2024

Learn how farmers can use life insurance to divide assets between "on-farm" and "off-farm" heirs, ensuring a fair distribution of assets upon passing of the insured.

Ag Smart Money Week: Free Events Nov. 4-8

October 24, 2024

Unlock financial success at Ag Smart Money Week — join free in-person and virtual sessions tailored for farmers and ranchers to improve financial management, reduce production costs, and handle risks with confidence.

Finance clinic banner — Though the farm finance and ag law clinics are offered monthly at sites across Nebraska, remote sessions are another option — call the number below to arrange a one-on-one meeting via phone or virtual platform.

Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for October, November

October 24, 2024

Offered since 1989, these clinics offer guidance to farmers and ranchers on a wide variety of issues pertaining to ag business ownership. Sessions are confidential and conducted in-person, with four dates in October and November.

Dry bean field — Historical crop production reports for Nebraska are available at USDA.

Nebraska Crop Production Report for October 2024

October 24, 2024

Overall, Nebraska's crop production is higher than in 2023, with dry beans and alfalfa leading at a 29% increase.

Youth on horse ropes cattle — Start a transition plan now for the next generation. (Photo by Natalie Jones, IANR Media)

Farm and Ranch Transition Planning Workshop Scheduled in Crawford

October 24, 2024

Extension's next Transition Planning workshop will assist farm and ranch families with strategies for developing estate and succession plans.

Cattle in pasture — Cattle and calf graze in pasture south of Scottsbluff. (Photo by Miranda Mueller)

Pasture Lease Workshop Scheduled in Rushville

October 24, 2024

This Nov. 5 workshop will equip landlords and tenants with up-to-date management strategies for agricultural land leases, including key data on land values and cash rental rates.