John Thomas
faculty
- Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 1 University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
415 Black Hills Ave
Alliance
NE
69301-3243
US
Work
308-762-5616
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Crops Extension Educator for the northern Nebraska Panhandle
Managing Market Volatility in 2023
June 30, 2023
Center for Ag Profitability experts examine market volatility for corn, wheat, hay and cattle, and add perspective on tools available to manage this risk at this point in the season.
This Week on N Field: Loose Smut
June 30, 2023
Don't let loose smut catch you off guard — learn how this common wheat disease spreads, the best ways to avoid it and options for growers once a loose smut infection has been identified.
This Week on N Field: Maverick Corn Herbicide
June 30, 2023
Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala shares details about Maverick, a new corn herbicide that provides broad spectrum weed control.
UNL Extension Partners with USDA Organic Transition Program
June 29, 2023
UNL faculty members are currently developing a new online ag course, producer guide and website to help Nebraskans who want to transition to organic production.
Weekly Weather Update: June 29, 2023
June 29, 2023
With unsubstantial rainfall and the arrival of high summer temperatures, drought continues to intensify in eastern Nebraska, setting records for exceptional drought status in some areas.
Forage Options for Drought-stressed Non-irrigated Vegetative Corn and Nitrate Concerns
June 29, 2023
UNL experts share recommendations for producers who are considering using non-irrigated drought-stressed corn as forage.
Degree-days for Prediction of Western Bean Cutworm Flight
June 29, 2023
Measuring the amount of heat between an upper and lower threshold to which an insect has been exposed, degree-days models can provide a high level of precision in predicting western bean cutworm peak flight.
Wheat Disease Update: Overview of the 2023 Growing Season
June 28, 2023
Eastern Nebraska wheat fields weren't significantly impacted by disease this growing season; however, due to abundant rainfall, western Nebraska and Panhandle growers have observed moderate levels of Fusarium head blight and severe tan spot.