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
Crop Progress: Slight Decline of Winter Wheat in February
February 28, 2023
Forty percent of winter wheat was in poor condition as of Feb. 26.
Nebraska 2022 Crop Values Down 10%
February 28, 2023
The value of Nebraska's crop production is down for all major crops, with deficits ranging from 9% deficit in corn to 22% in winter wheat.
Nebraska Feb. 1 Potato Stocks
February 28, 2023
Nebraska growers, dealers and processors held 4.30 million cwt of potatoes in storage on Feb. 1.
Nebraska Farm Numbers Lower
February 28, 2023
The number of Nebraska farms declined by 500 during 2022, while total land in farms and ranches remained unchanged.
Evaluation of Diverse Cover Crops Across Nebraska: Findings from Spring-planted Cover Crops in 2022
February 23, 2023
Results from 2022 variety trial research conducted on numerous cover crop species at five UNL research stations across Nebraska.
Digging into Extension: VanDeWalle Bridges Divide Between Youth, Ag Industry
February 16, 2023
Brandy VanDeWalle keeps the farm kids in Nebraska — find out how her Nebraska Extension endeavors are enriching the lives of all Nebraskans in this new Digging into Extension.
USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2023
February 16, 2023
NASS will ask producers to provide information online or by mail about the types of crops they intend to plant in 2023, how many acres they intend to plant and the amounts of grain and oilseed stored on their farms.
December's Stormy Weather Continues Into January
February 16, 2023
January ranked as the third-wettest on record for Nebraska, with six storm systems resulting in above-normal precipitation for the entire state.