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
Slow Harvest and Grain Drying
October 23, 2009
A record cool summer has yielded to a record cool fall. That combined with wet weather has slowed natural corn and soybean drying in the field, forcing farmers to dry their crops in the bin.
Nebraska farmers are facing harvest in wetter than normal conditions this year, said Tom Dorn, UNL Extension educator in Lancaster County.
Cooling Stored Grain
October 23, 2009
More Information
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Answers to Your Grain Drying Questions, October 12, 2009 CropWatch
Answers to Your Grain Drying Questions, October 12, 2009 CropWatch
How Extended High Heat Disrupts Corn Pollination
June 29, 2012
Much of this was originally published August 1, 2011 and is being republished now as corn enters the pollination stage during a period of predicted unusually high temperatures.
Irrigation Management with Limited Capacity or Water Allocations
July 6, 2012
Irrigation management under hot, dry conditions like we're seeing now can become complicated when your water supply is limited due to well capacity or water allocations. Careful management can help you more efficiently use the water you have to produce yield. This year a few well-timed inches of water may make all the difference.
Tips for Irrigating in Extreme Hot, Dry Conditions
I am often asked if you should operate your pivot during extreme weather conditions with high winds, high temperatures, and low relative humidity. My answer is “that depends.”
Irrigation Management in Extreme Conditions -- Maximizing Pivot Efficiency
Extreme Irrigation
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