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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

Many Carbofuran Uses Canceled

March 20, 2009 The EPA has granted the request from FMC Corporation to cancel certain uses of and products containing flowable and granular carbofuran effective March 18. Existing stocks of the canceled products may be used until they are depleted, or until the effective date for revocation of the associated tolerances.

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Corn Fertilizer Decisions for 2009: Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulfur

March 20, 2009

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UNL Research: Phosphorus Increase Indicated for Continuous Corn

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UNL Research: Phosphorus Increase Indicated for Continuous Corn

March 13, 2009 As Nebraska farmers are making decisions for this year's growing season, UNL research shows applying additional phosphorus is beneficial for high-yielding, irrigated fields planted to continuous corn.

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Farm Bill Update April 7

March 20, 2009 UNL Extension will host a Farm Bill Update April 7 at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds in Geneva. It will be from 9 a.m. to noon.

Extension Educator Tim Lemmons and Fillmore County FSA Director Ryne Norton will share the latest information on ACRE, SURE and other new federal programs for crop producers.

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Estate Planning Workshop March 26

March 6, 2009 All small business owners, including farmers, should have a strategy for successful business succession. The specifics of the strategy will be different for every business and will depend on a number of factors.

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'When Water Meets Money' Topic of Water Conference April 29-30

March 20, 2009 "Blue Gold: When Water Meets Money" is the theme for UNL's sixth annual Water Law, Policy and Science conference. The conference will be April 29-30 at Lincoln's Embassy Suites Hotel.

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Field Updates

March 20, 2009 Paul Hay, Extension Educator in Gage County: Spring is on a roll in southeast Nebraska. Pasture fertilization, wheat fertilization and weed control are in full swing. Reports of farmers reducing nitrogen rates to 60-70-80 lbs/ac from 80-90-100 last year are common. Wheat looks good, alfalfa is greening up, and oats have been planted.

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Plants Use 'Genetic Bag of Tricks' to Reinvent Themselves, Research Shows

March 20, 2009 Unlike animals, plants don't have a fight or flight response to handle threats from their environment. But University of Nebraska-Lincoln research is showing they have the next best thing: the ability to adapt to hostile surroundings using a "genetic bag of tricks."

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