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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

Young farmer

USDA Provides Nearly $24M Boost for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

November 16, 2022
The funds will support projects that assist farmers and ranchers with managing capital, acquiring and managing land, and learning effective business and farming practices.

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Wheat field

USDA NASS to Collect 2022 Crop Production and Stocks Data

November 16, 2022
Results of the the survey will be published in the Crop Production Annual Summary and the quarterly Grain Stocks report on Jan. 12 on USDA NASS's site.

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Cattle grazing cornstalks

Pasture and Forage Minute: Cattle Compaction in Cropland, Pasture Soil Sampling

November 16, 2022
Extension educators address concerns about cropland compaction and reduced yields from grazing crop residues and taking soil samples in pastures and hay fields.

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Corn harvest

Crop Progress: Corn, Sorghum Harvest Near Finish Line

November 14, 2022
Harvest reached 95% complete for corn and 93% for sorghum on Nov. 13, and winter wheat condition remained stable.

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David Kohl

Farmers and Ranchers College Returns Dec. 8

November 11, 2022
The keynote speaker, Virginia Tech Professor Emeritus David Kohl, will share his insights on the current state and future of the global ag economy. 

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Wildfire in field

Assistance Available for Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by Wildfire

November 11, 2022
Nebraska landowners now have until May 31, 2023 to apply for USDA NRCS assistance with wildfire recovery efforts on cropland or rangeland.

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Sugarbeets

Nebraska Crop Production as of Nov. 1

November 9, 2022
As of Nov. 1, Nebraska crop production of corn, sorghum, soybean and sugarbeets was down 16-30%, while potato production was up 3% from last year.

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Farm rain

Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — Nov. 8, 2022

November 9, 2022
Temperatures will dip into the 20s and 30s this weekend, and a statewide precipitation event is forecast to follow on Nov. 15, most likely in the form of snow.

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