Amit Jhala
faculty
- Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Assoc Department Head Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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Faculty Bio
Jhala honored with Gamma Sigma Delta Extension Award of Merit
Nebraska's Amit Jhala Receives Outstanding Reviewer Award
Jhala Receives National Early Career Outstanding Weed Scientist Award
Jhala Receives Young Scientist Award from North Central Weed Science Society of America
Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Aug. 14, 2024
August 15, 2024
Chances are good for several rounds of rainfall to hit Nebraska next week, to be followed by a dry spell and some intense heat during the last week of August.
Corn Disease Update: Fungicide Expectations for Disease Control
August 15, 2024
Persistent wet weather in the early growing season set the scene for corn diseases to flourish. This article provides guidance on using foliar fungicides to mitigate loss, regarding application timing, disease history, crop stage and weather impacts.
Nebraska Extension Professionals Honored with 2024 National Awards
August 14, 2024
Four Nebraska Extension professionals received national awards this year for excellence in extension programming and research initiatives.
Husker Projects Advance Study of Soil Moisture, Hydrology
August 14, 2024
UNL has installed a neutron monitor — the third of its kind in the U.S. — to improve the accuracy of soil moisture readings by correcting data affected by solar activity, which is crucial for agriculture and climate monitoring.
Ideas for Estate and Transition Planning: Gifting Ownership
August 14, 2024
The next installment of a series on bringing family members into an agricultural operation, this article focuses on the pros and cons of gifting shares of a business during the donor's life versus at their death.
Schnable Expands Work to ID Corn Genes, Predict Hybrid Performance
August 14, 2024
The research team's efforts could lead to innovations that significantly streamline the process of breeding and commercializing high-yield, resilient corn varieties, which is crucial for meeting global food demands.
USDA Forecasts U.S. Corn Production Down, Soybean Production Up from 2023
August 14, 2024
Nationwide, corn production is down by 1% from 2023, but soybean growers are expected to have a record-setting season, with the current yield forecast at 4.59 billion bushels.
Nebraska Crop Production Report for August 2024
August 14, 2024
Nebraska's 2024 corn production, currently estimated at 1.88 billion bushels, is on track to set a new record high for the state.