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Work Gwendolyn A. Newkirk Human Sciences Building (GNHS) 116
Lincoln NE 68583-0806
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Work 402-472-3716 On campus, dial 2-3716
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist<br>When registered dietitians uphold our high standards of practice, we are uniquely trained and qualified to work at the intersection of nutrition science, medicine, research, physiology, behavior, health and the human relationship with food sources and physical activity.

icon-academic-capEducation

  • BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1990
  • Other, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1991
  • MS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2005

icon-documentPublications and Other Intellectual Contributions

  • The Relationship among Fifth Grade Students' Body Size Perception, FITNESSGRAM Scores, and Physical Activity Level in PE Class, The Relationship among Fifth Grade Students' Body Size Perception, FITNESSGRAM Scores, and Physical Activity Level in PE Class, September 2016
  • Creating a Transdisciplinary Childhood Obesity Prevention Program: A Focus on Interprofessional Education and the Triple Aim, July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2016

icon-keynotePresentations

  • KidQuest; A nutrition and physical activity program designed for pre-adolescent students, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Nashville, TN

icon-bookmark-starAwards & Honors

  • Omtvedt Innovation Award for Extension, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2017

Ranch family
The March 7 workshop in Sidney will include a panel of producers who have undergone transition and will share their experiences and insights.

Enhancing the Grasslands of Nebraska through Generational Transition

February 13, 2023
Registration is due by March 2 for this transition workshop that will review inheritance laws, legal structure of operations and flow of benefits to beneficiaries.

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Corn field
The updated 2023 Handy Bt Trait Table lists all trade names for hybrids with Bt traits alphabetically, and includes Bt protein(s) expressed, targeted insects and herbicide traits.

Handy Bt Trait Table Updated for 2023 Corn

February 13, 2023
Updated for 2023, the Handy Bt Trait Table can help producers avoid the development of resistance from using the same traits repeatedly and in troubleshooting insect injury or preparing to apply herbicides.

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Sponsored by Nebraska Extension, Ag Update 2023 begins at 9 a.m. in Central City, with a full day of crop production research and findings to inform the 2023 growing season.

Water for Ag and Human Health Focus of 2023 Ag Update

February 3, 2023
This free program will update Nebraska producers on corn production for 2023, USDA initiatives, climate and drought outlooks, with an emphasis in the afternoon session on water issues and irrigation management.

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Discounted registration fees are available until Wednesday, Feb. 8 for the 2023 Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference, located in Kearney. (Photo courtesy Center for Agricultural Profitability)

Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference Registration Now Open

February 3, 2023
The 38th annual conference will include a new workshop on QuickBooks Online, and keynote speakers from across the nation who will touch on topics of mental health, farm economics and their firsthand experiences as farmers and ranchers. 

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Farm family
Farmers and ranchers in the Logan County area are encouraged to attend this free workshop from 1-3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, to learn how to effectively create succession plans for their operations. (Photo courtesy Center for Agricultural Profitability)

Agricultural Succession, Transition Planning Workshop in Stapleton

February 3, 2023
Nebraska Extension Educator Allan Vyhnalek will offer insights on how to effectively create estate plans, avoid common mistakes and more in this free workshop.

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Farmers working
For the 2023 crop year, producers can elect coverage and enroll in ARC-County or PLC on a crop-by-crop basis, or ARC-Individual for the entire farm. To learn more about these options, producers can attend the Feb. 7 webinar, where experts from Nebraska Farm Service Agency and UNL will discuss ARC and PLC in greater detail. (Photo courtesy Center for Agricultural Profitability)

Webinar to Cover ARC, PLC Farm Program Enrollment Ahead of Upcoming Deadline

February 3, 2023
This webinar will review important information for producers, ag professionals and ag stakeholders to prepare for the ARC and PLC election deadline on March 15. 

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On farm research locations

Nebraska On-Farm Research Network: Reliable, Research-based Information (Webinar)

February 3, 2023
Nebraska Extension Educator Laura Thompson and Lexington farmer Don Batie discuss research studies conducted by the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network and their impact on farming in Nebraska.

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Producers and other ag industry stakeholders are invited to attend the annual UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture spring seminar series, which takes place on Fridays from February to April.

Agronomy and Horticulture Spring 2023 Seminars Announced

February 2, 2023
The spring series will feature industrial hemp research, dicamba tolerance in soybeans, precision agriculture tools and other research insights from experts across the nation. 

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