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
TAPS Irrigation Season Comes to End Amid Drought
October 6, 2022
Irrigation decisions in the Testing Ag Performance Solutions farm management competitions ranged widely this year, even amid a drought throughout the region.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Forage Drought Recovery, Prussic Acid in Sorghum
October 5, 2022
Extension educators share insights on the drought recovery process for pastures, how to graze forage sorghum species after freezing temperatures and how to capture the best nutrition from grazing crop residue this fall.
2022 Nebraska Small Grain Acreage and Production
October 5, 2022
In comparison to 2021, winter wheat production is down 36% and oat production is down 37%.
Nebraska Potato Summary for 2021
October 5, 2022
The final production for the 2021 potato crop was up 1% from 2020.
Nebraska Sept. 30, 2022 Grain Stocks
October 5, 2022
Most Nebraska grain stocks were down from last year as of Sept. 1, with wheat stocks in the largest shortfall at 40% down, according to USDA NASS.
Crop Progress: Corn, Soybean Harvest Over 25% Complete
October 5, 2022
As of Oct. 2, corn harvested was 24% and soybeans were 29%. Crop and pasture conditions continue to deteriorate, with an increase in deficits across the board as drought holds firm in Nebraska.
Nebraska Extension's Cover Crop Grazing Conference Set for Nov. 1
October 5, 2022
Nebraska Extension's second annual grazing conference will feature presentations on rotational/strip grazing, perennial and annual forage grazing, live field demos and a producer panel.
'Know Your Numbers, Know Your Options' Record-keeping Course Starts Nov. 1
October 5, 2022
This course is designed to help farmers and ranchers understand their current financial position and how big decisions like large purchases, new leases or changes in production will affect their bottom line.