Mitchell Stephenson
faculty
- Assoc Director Panhandle Research & Extension Center University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Assoc Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Courtesy Assoc Professor Panhandle Research & Extension Center University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Courtesy Assoc Professor SNR School of Natural Resources University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
4502 Ave I
Scottsbluff
NE
69361-4939
US
Work
308-632-1355
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icon-documentPublications and Other Intellectual Contributions
- Grazing Method Effect on Topographical Vegetation Characteristics and Livestock Performance in the Nebraska Sandhills, September 2013
- Time of grazing effect on subsequent-year standing crop in the eastern Nebraska Sandhills, March 2015
- Factors affecting the efficacy of low-stress herding and supplement placement to target cattle grazing locations, March 2017
icon-bookmark-starAwards & Honors
- Outstanding Young Range Professional Award, the Society for Range Management, 2018
Free Farm Succession Workshops in December
September 27, 2022
The Nebraska Rural Response Hotline is hosting three workshops in December that will help producers build business succession plans and better understand certain tax measures, such as inheritance tax and federal transfer tax.
Crop Progress: Harvest Continues Near Average Pace, Slow Start for Winter Wheat Emergence
September 27, 2022
Harvest is progressing at average pace for all crops except dry edible beans, which continue to lag last year's harvest pace by 16%. Winter wheat emergence is also behind at 4% as of Sept. 25, compared to the average 15% for this time of year.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Grazing for Interseeding, Controlling Thistles and Fall Armyworms
September 27, 2022
Following last year's atypical infestation of fall armyworm caterpillars, extension educators urge preparedness in the event of a reoccurrence this fall. Plus — why overgrazing is a good strategy prior to interseeding legumes.
Crop Insurance Workshop Oct. 19 in Grand Island
September 22, 2022
Topics covered during the daylong workshop will include livestock risk protection, expectations for the 2023 Farm Bill, outlooks for crop and livestock markets, how crop insurance fraud is investigated, macroeconomic trends and climate trends.
Collaborative Project Seeks to Protect Agricultural Technology from Cyberattacks
September 22, 2022
The research team is investigating the security and hackability of autonomous farm vehicles and precision ag equipment using Flex-Ro, an ag robot created by UNL's Biological Systems Engineering Department.
Preventing Weed Seed Distribution from Combines
September 22, 2022
Weed seeds accumulate in different parts of a combine during harvest, encouraging weed growth in new fields; however, weed seed distribution can be reduced by targeting specific areas of the combine for a quick clean-out at the end of the day.
Weekly Agricultural Weather Update — Sept. 20, 2022
September 21, 2022
After widespread precipitation in the latter part of this week, dry weather and temperatures returning to the 70s and 80s should dominate the last full week of September through the first full week of October.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Monitoring Hay Quality and Pests, Early Cornstalk Harvest
September 21, 2022
Extension educators cover the variables involved in testing hay quality and what pests may sneak in with your imported hay — plus, why harvesting some corn a little early might be a good strategy for grazing this year.