Amit Jhala

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Work Keim Hall (KEIM) 173
Lincoln NE 68583-0915
US
Work 402-472-1534 On campus, dial 2-1534
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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

White mold on soybean

Soybean Disease Update: White Mold

August 11, 2022
Reports of white mold are being received from fields in Polk and Seward counties — while it is too late to manage infection this year, Nebraska producers have options for limiting white mold in next year's soybean crop.

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Daryl Obermeyer

Farmer Focus: Improving the Bottom Line through Cover Crops with On-Farm Research

August 11, 2022
In this research project, Nebraska farmer Daryl Obermeyer tested winterkill and spring burndown cover crops to improve soil health.

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Wildfire in field

Assistance Available for Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Wildfire

August 10, 2022
Producers have until Aug. 19 to apply for wildfire recovery assistance through USDA NRCS.

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Tour participants
Daran Rudnick, Nebraska Extension irrigation management specialist, speaks to participants during a past Water, Crops and Soil Health Field Day. (CropWatch file photo)

WCREEC Set to Host Annual Water and Crops Field Day

August 10, 2022
This year’s sessions will feature in-field soil health trial demos, a producer panel on current ag challenges like global supply chain issues, plus expert insights into the future on fertilizer and ag chemical availability for next year.

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TAPS to Host Crop Skills Challenge at Husker Harvest Days

August 10, 2022
Show attendees will get the chance to test their crop production management skills during the interactive competitions at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. every day of the show, with a special session for FFA chapter teams.

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Ag Land Management Webinar Will Discuss Updated Nebraska Cash Rents, Lease Arrangements

August 10, 2022
Featuring the latest insight on trends in real estate, managing agricultural land and solutions for addressing challenges in the upcoming growing season.

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Panhandle plots
A view of some of the research plots surrounding the Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center. (CropWatch file photo)

Explore New Research and Technology at Panhandle Tour Aug. 23

August 10, 2022
Free to attend, the field day includes plot tours that will highlight research on pulse crops, sensor-based irrigation, breeding program and white mold updates for dry beans, and pest management in sunflowers.

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Cattle
The new pre-conference workshop on Sept. 20 will offer tools and strategies to develop a transition plan for a farm or ranch operation.

Farm and Ranch Transition Planning Workshop Added to ‘Herd That!’ Conference

August 10, 2022
The pre-conference workshop will offer tools and strategies to develop a transition plan for a farm or ranch operation, including best practices, common mistakes and essential considerations.

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