Laura Thompson

student, faculty
Work
1700 Stone St Falls City NE 68355-2033
US
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Degrees
B.S. Agronomy (Soil Science focus), University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2012
M.S. Agronomy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2014

Areas of Focus: On-farm research, ag technologies

Extension Interests: Co-coordinates the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network, through which innovative growers from across the state use on-farm research to address critical production, profitability, and sustainability questions.

CW Profile: Thompson Pursues the Puzzles of On-Farm Research

Should Hail-Damaged Corn be Treated With Foliar Fungicides?

June 27, 2008

With the frequent hail events that have pounded Nebraska corn fields, many have questioned whether a foliar fungicide should be applied to protect the remaining injured foliage from infection by pathogens.

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Start Scouting for Soybean Aphids

July 3, 2008

Photo of a soybean aphid
Soybean aphid

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Scouting and Treating Western Bean Cutworms

June 27, 2008

Photo of a western bean cutworm moth
Western bean cutworm moth

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Light Trap Data

June 27, 2008

The UNL Department of Entomology offers light trap data on-line from three sites

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Stay the Course When Replanting Soybean

June 27, 2008

Soybean growers just planting or replanting soybeans may be tempted to shift to a shorter maturity, but experts at UNL and at neighboring universities would caution against this.

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