Ana Maria Velez

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  • Assoc Professor University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work Entomology Hall (ENTO) 312A
Lincoln NE 68583-0816
US
Work 402-472-2152 On campus, dial 2-2152
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Attendees of the 2023 crop scout training course examine plants during one of the hands-on activities. (Nebraska Extension photo)

Nebraska Extension Offers Introductory-level Crop Scout Training May 21

May 1, 2024
The 2024 training course will review a wide variety of crop scouting concerns, such as drone scouting best practices, identifying nutrient deficiencies and insect damage in corn and soybean, and detecting weed seedlings.

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UNL Researchers Advance Soil Health Cycle Concept

May 1, 2024
In a new manuscript, UNL researchers outline the soil health cycle — a systematic approach to improving soil management practices that highlights the importance of soil health knowledge and beneficial policies for producers.

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Stripe rust on wheat leaf

Wheat Disease Update for May 3, 2024

May 1, 2024
Diseases observed in Nebraska wheat fields so far this growing season have been minimal, but producers should be on the lookout for stripe rust, as infections have been identified in two southern Nebraska counties.

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Water droplets

To receive 2024 weekly crop water use reports via text message, subscribe on the PHREC AgLab site.

Estimated Crop Water Use for April 29-May 5

April 30, 2024
Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone shares details about some of the new features that will enhance crop water use reports in 2024.

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Sorghum field closeup
Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Sorghum Planting Underway

April 29, 2024
Planting continues to push forward at a good pace in Nebraska, with corn, soybeans and oats still near average for this time of year, and sorghum getting started at the end of April.

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Army cutworm eating wheat
Army cutworm larva chewing on a blade of wheat. (CropWatch file photo)

Pasture and Forage Minute: Fertilizing Cool-season Pasture, Army Cutworm Control

April 29, 2024
Extension educators review timelines for turnout to summer pastures, calculating returns on fertilizing cool-season pastures, and tips for scouting army cutworm in alfalfa fields.

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This Week on N Field: FieldCheck

April 26, 2024
Nebraska Extension Educator Amy Timmerman shares details on the FieldWatch platform, including the FieldCheck app, which can help producers and pesticide applicators protect pesticide-sensitive crops and insects by preventing drift.

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Combine unloading into grain truck
Calculating net farm income is an important part of annual accounting tasks, as it provides the most accurate summary of the profitability and performance of your operation.

Net Farm Income Impacts Net Worth Growth

April 26, 2024
Nebraska Extension Educator Glennis McClure explains the process of analyzing net farm income and earned net worth change for the year.

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