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
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308-696-6704
On campus, dial 7-6704
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Crop Progress: Dry Bean Harvest Reaches Halfway Point
September 26, 2024
Dry bean harvest was at 46% complete by Sept. 22, and harvest of corn, soybean and sorghum continues near average pace.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Fall Thistle Control, Hay Prices and Drought Concerns
September 26, 2024
Herbicide options for pasture thistles during fall, insights on hay price fluctuations due to factors like drought and market conditions, and addressing the impact of dry weather on pasture health and alfalfa harvest timing.
Nebraska Extension Partnership Leads to Breakthrough Herbicide for Palmer Amaranth in Sugarbeets
September 26, 2024
Nebraska and Colorado-based sugarbeet growers are reporting promising results after using the newly-approved herbicide Goltrix this year.
Husker Faculty Lead Conference Honing Strategies for National Ag Data Network
September 26, 2024
The USDA-funded initiative was formed to create a cyber-ecosystem that can securely manage and share agricultural data on a national scale, aiming to support farmers and industry stakeholders across the country.
Ideas for Estate and Transition Planning: Life Insurance for Debt Coverage
September 26, 2024
This article highlights the importance of life insurance for farmers and ranchers in estate planning to cover debt, ensuring liabilities are paid off upon death.
Córdova Leads USDA LTAR Collaboration on Innovative Protocol for Measuring Soil Carbon Stocks and Changes
September 25, 2024
The research team has developed a groundbreaking protocol for measuring soil organic carbon changes, enhancing carbon sequestration strategies through standardized long-term monitoring in agricultural systems.
Nebraska Soil Health School: An Accomplishment of Goals Through Collaboration
September 25, 2024
The Nebraska Soil Health School successfully hosted its second annual series of programs across the state, educating over 600 stakeholders on innovative soil health practices.
Ideas for Estate and Transition Planning: Life Insurance
September 20, 2024
Life insurance can be a valuable tool for farm families, offering tax-free death benefits if structured properly. This article outlines the types of life insurance and their roles in debt coverage, estate equalization and income replacement.