Amit Jhala
- 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
UNL CropWatch May 14, 2010: Fertilize Pastures for Extended Growth this Wet Season
May 14, 2010
Most pastures have more soil moisture than they’ve had for a long time. To take advantage of this resource, time your nitrogen fertilizer application to stimulate grass growth when you need it.
UNL CropWatch May 14, 2010: Controlling Ragweed in Spring Pastures
May 14, 2010
Ragweed growth has exploded in some pastures in recent years. Timely spring rains encouraged germination and seedling growth and sunny dry falls aided seed development. To add to the problem, earlier droughts weakened natural competition.
UNL CropWatch May 14, 2010: Tips for Making Haylage
May 14, 2010
Making good hay during the rainy season can be tough. There never seems to be enough dry days in a row. If you’re facing this frustration, consider harvesting your alfalfa as haylage instead of as dry hay.
UNL CropWatch May 10, 2010: USDA Report: Nebraska Crop Conditions
May 10, 2010
Field Activities & Weather
UNL CropWatch May 16, 2010: Panhandle Zone Tillage Demonstration
May 19, 2010
Rainy weather has forced the postponement of an on-farm demonstration of zone tillage equipment designed for narrow field rows. The demonstration is now scheduled for May 25 from 2 p.m. until early evening, and May 26 from 9-11 a.m. near Hemingford.