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John Thomas

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Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 1 University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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415 Black Hills Ave Alliance NE 69301-3243

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jthomas2@unl.edu

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Crops Extension Educator for the northern Nebraska Panhandle

Corn roots — The root system of a three-week-old corn plant processed through a computer vision pipeline used to automatically measure different root system architecture traits. (Photo courtesy Nebraska Today)

Nebraska Researchers Identify Genes that Help Corn Adapt to New Environments

April 13, 2023

The research team hopes to speed development of new corn varieties tolerant to extreme weather conditions and management practices as Nebraska farmers experience increasing water restrictions and fertilizer prices.

CRP presentation slide — USDA representatives join UNL experts in this webinar to provide an in-depth analysis of the CRP, including eligibility requirements, enrollment procedures and program guidelines.

Grassland CRP: What It Is, How It Works, and Frequently Asked Questions

April 13, 2023

In this webinar, USDA experts provide an in-depth analysis of the Conservation Reserve Program to give producers a better understanding of their eligibility status and enrollment requirements.

Oat field — Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Slow Start to Oat Planting in Nebraska

April 13, 2023

As of April 9, oat planting in Nebraska was well behind last year's pace, while winter wheat condition dropped slightly.

Farm finance clinic banner — Though the farm finance and ag law clinics are offered monthly at sites across Nebraska, remote sessions are another option — call the number below to arrange a one-on-one meeting via phone or virtual platform.

Free Farm and Ag Law Clinics Set for April

April 13, 2023

Nebraskans can attend one of the three dates scheduled for free, in-person farm and ag law clinics in April or call to arrange a virtual/phone appointment.

Laura Thompson at Commodity Classic — Laura Thompson, director of the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network, makes a presentation at the Commodity Classic in Orlando, describing the benefits to producers from sensor-supported field management. The UNL presentations were in collaboration with NASA. (Photo by Nate Thompson)

Husker Scientists Explain Digital Agriculture’s Benefits During Commodity Classic Presentations

April 13, 2023

Faculty members Laura Thompson and Laila Puntel discussed how innovative research with Nebraska producers is increasing ag production efficiency and profitability, and decreasing its environmental impacts.

Jon Walz with tractor — Stapleton farmer Jon Walz's on-farm research in 2021-22 focused on testing two nitrogen efficiency technologies. Because of this research, Walz was able reduce his nitrogen applications without losing yield, and increase profit. (Photo by Hannah Gaebel Dorn, HG Images)

On-Farm Research Encourages Lifelong Learning that Helps Your Farm

April 13, 2023

Studies are getting underway for the 2023 growing season, but there's still time and availability for Nebraska farmers who are interested in conducting on-farm research this year.

On-Farm Research Early-season Interseeding into Corn and Soybean Results (2019-2022)

April 13, 2023

The final results of a three-year study on interseeding cover crops in early-season corn and soybean include observations on yield, soil quality and net return.

Alfalfa field — Early spring is a good time to evaluate alfalfa stands to assess reseeding needs, and begin control measures on winter annual weeds like pennycress, downy brome and cheatgrass to get the best quality out of your first cutting of alfalfa.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Alfalfa Weed and Stand Management, Grazing Winter Annuals

April 10, 2023

This week — Tips on controlling winter annual weeds for optimum first cutting hay quality, evaluating alfalfa stands with a hay square, and grazing rye, winter wheat and triticale during a cool start to spring.

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