Julie Peterson
faculty
- Professor Entomology University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Courtesy Professor West Central Research & Extension Center University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Assoc Director West Central Research & Extension Center University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
402 W State Farm Rd
North Platte
NE
69101-7751
US
Work
308-696-6704
On campus, dial 7-6704
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Pasture and Forage Minute: Alfalfa Irrigation and Last Cutting, Grasshopper Management
September 12, 2024
Extension insights on fall alfalfa irrigation for improving yields, strategies for timing the last cutting to ensure winter survival, and grasshopper management to protect late summer forage from pest damage.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Fall Planting Alfalfa and Winter Annual Forages
September 3, 2024
Tips for selecting suitable alfalfa varieties for successful establishment before winter, and deciding between rye, triticale and wheat for fall seeding.
Arthropod Abundance in Industrial Hemp in West-central Nebraska
September 11, 2024
A diversity of both beneficial and potentially harmful insects has been found in industrial hemp grown in west-central Nebraska, and continued research will be crucial for producers in managing pests as hemp production expands in the state.
2024 Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day Kicks Off Sept. 17
September 11, 2024
The field day will feature demos and discussion on a wide array of cover crop and soil health practices by UNL faculty and extension professionals, including a statewide study on cover crop variety selection and performance.
Colfax County Claims Top Honors at 2024 Youth Crop Scouting Competition
September 11, 2024
Snagging both first and third place in this year's competition, the 4-H'ers of Colfax County are once again proving their reputation as agronomy aficionados.
The Moves to Make for Late-seeded Winter Wheat
September 11, 2024
Late-seeded winter wheat can yield higher than early-seeded crops, partly due to reduced disease and insect issues. This article provides tips for increasing seeding success if weather or harvest has caused delays.
Nebraska Field Experiments Investigate Biochar Impact to Soil Health and Crop Yields
September 10, 2024
UNL researchers are utilizing biochar and cover crops in environmentally sensitive Nebraska soils to identify the conditions under which biochar may benefit temperate regions.
Crop Progress: Corn, Dry Bean Harvest Underway
September 10, 2024
Corn and dry bean harvest has begun in Nebraska, and winter wheat planting was at 7% as of Sept. 8.