Jennifer Rees
faculty
- Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 7 University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
2345 Nebraska Ave
York
NE
68467-1104
US
Work
402-362-5508
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Twitter: @jenreesources
Blog: JenReesources Extension Blog
New Agricultural Systems Technology Major Prepares Students for Future of Agriculture
September 1, 2022
The new major will be available to students starting in the fall of 2023 through the UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
Farm Energy Management Webinar Series: Strategies to Save on Electric Bills
September 1, 2022
This three-part webinar series will cover electric bill components and how to interpret them, as well as strategies to save on energy charges, demand charges and power factor charges.
Fall 2022 Seed Guide Available
September 1, 2022
The 2022 Fall Seed Guide includes details on yield, protein, test weight, ratings for disease characteristics, location summaries and weather information from this year's winter wheat trials.
Crop Progress: Sorghum Condition Falls to 35% Very Poor
September 1, 2022
As of Aug. 28, sorghum condition dropped another 15% over the week prior, and corn and soybean crop conditions experienced a slight decrease.
Comparing Cover Crop Planting Methods
September 1, 2022
While planting cover crops after harvest with a drill or planter may be the most convenient, there are several other planting methods that can increase cover crop success as measured by biomass production.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Salvaging Drought-stressed Soybeans as Forages, Grasshopper Control
August 30, 2022
Nebraska Extension educators review forage considerations for growers faced with droughty soybeans, tips on measuring stands and assessing alfalfa field health, and thresholds where grasshopper control may be warranted.
Estimated Crop Water Use: Aug. 29
August 26, 2022
Estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the week of Aug. 29.
Graze Drought-stressed Cornstalks Carefully
August 26, 2022
Cornstalk residue is a tremendous resource for fall and winter grazing; however, care needs to be taken in grazing drought-stressed cornstalks due to the potential of high nitrates in the feed this year.