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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

Combine cleaning steps

Preventing Weed Seed Distribution from Combines

September 22, 2022
Weed seeds accumulate in different parts of a combine during harvest, encouraging weed growth in new fields; however, weed seed distribution can be reduced by targeting specific areas of the combine for a quick clean-out at the end of the day.

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Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — Sept. 20, 2022

September 21, 2022
After widespread precipitation in the latter part of this week, dry weather and temperatures returning to the 70s and 80s should dominate the last full week of September through the first full week of October.

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Hay

Pasture and Forage Minute: Monitoring Hay Quality and Pests, Early Cornstalk Harvest

September 21, 2022
Extension educators cover the variables involved in testing hay quality and what pests may sneak in with your imported hay — plus, why harvesting some corn a little early might be a good strategy for grazing this year.

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Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for October

September 21, 2022
There are four dates scheduled for free, in-person farm and ag law clinics in October. 

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Pasture in drought

Crop Progress: Half of Nebraska Pastures, Range Remain in ‘Very Poor’ Condition

September 21, 2022
With drought persisting across Nebraska, there has been no improvement to pasture and range conditions, which are currently 50% very poor. Crop conditions remained relatively stable as of Sept. 18. 

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Comment Period Closes Oct. 7, 2022 for U.S. EPA’s Herbicide Atrazine Mitigation Docket

September 21, 2022
The public has until Oct. 7 to provide feedback on proposed changes to atrazine restrictions, to inform the EPA of knowledge gaps, considerations or concerns that they would like addressed.

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Staying Safe During Harvest

September 21, 2022
Farmers and auto drivers must work together to ensure safe roadways for all this harvest season.

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Due to Nebraska's intense drought conditions, which increase the risk for combine fires, Nebraska Extension urges producers to take every precaution available to harvest safely this year.

Preventing and Responding to Combine Fires

September 29, 2023
As crop residue starts the majority of combine fires, it's vital to clean equipment every day after harvesting, allow it to cool off before storing inside a machine shed, and avoid harvesting when conditions are at peak fire risk.

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