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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

Data Show Nebraskans Planting Soybeans Earlier Each Year

Soybean planting date field trial

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For Increased Yields Plant Soybeans in Next Few Weeks - UNL CropWatch, April 17, 2013

April 17, 2013

It’s the third week of April and the welcomed moisture we received has halted any corn planting progress from the first week of April. Often soybean planting is delayed until after corn planting is complete so it’s important to realize how planting date affects soybean yield.

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Precision Ag Technology Tune-ups

April 11, 2013

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UNL Extension Irrigation and Soils Courses Available Online - UNL Extension, April 1, 2013

April 1, 2013

If a formal class schedule just doesn't work for your busy life, check out two online short courses on irrigation and soils being offered by UNL Extension. 

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UNL's Market Journal App for Apple and Android - UNL CropWatch, April 5, 2013

April 5, 2013

To Download
  • iTunes

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On-Farm Research Results: Sugar Applications to Corn and Soybeans - UNL CropWatch, April 4, 2013

April 4, 2013

Wanting to increase yields and looking to other farmers such as Kip Cullers for information, some of our on-farm research producers decided to test whether applying sugar to their crops would be beneficial.

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The Value of Residual Herbicide in Reduced Soybean Stands - UNL CropWatch, March 29, 2013

March 29, 2013

The Plant Management Network has two new offerings in its "Focus on Soybeans" webcasts.

Value of Residual Herbicide in Reduced Soybean Stands

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No-till Planting Tips for a Dry Year - UNL CropWatch, March 27, 2013

Corn emerging among residue

Figure 1. Even emergence of corn amid residue cover.  (Photos by Paul Jasa)

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