Laura Thompson
- Adjunct Assoc Extension Educator Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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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
Irrigating Alfalfa With Limited Water
May 2, 2008
Alfalfa can use a lot of water, which may be a problem this year in areas where water is limited and reduced irrigation may become a reality.
Managing Spring Grazing To Reduce Excess Heading
May 2, 2008
Cool-season spring pastures are nearly ready to graze. While grass may be plentiful, remember that spring management affects your production all year. Sometimes there is so much early grass that by early summer much of the pasture has gone to seed. This lowers feed value and reduces calf gains. To avoid this problem, follow these steps:
Market Journal: Ag Issues from this Year's Legislature
May 2, 2008
On this week's Market Journal Extension specialists discuss some of the bills passed by the 2008 Legislature that will affect agriculture, including the Beginning Farmer program. This program was expanded so that farm and ranch owners can now rent to family members, given there is a written succession plan.
Wheat Production and Pest Management Subject of In-Field Clinic
May 2, 2008
A June 11 UNL Extension in-field clinic will focus on wheat production and pest management, including information on the latest research and techniques specific to wheat production.