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Loren Giesler

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Work Hardin Hall (HARH) 711 south
Lincoln NE 68583-0997
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Work 402-472-6764 On campus, dial 2-6764
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Grasshopper in meadow
Grasshoppers tend to thrive in dry, hot conditions while outbreaks can be severely limited by cool, wet spring weather, and as such, producers in eastern Nebraska might see an increase in outbreaks this summer, while western Nebraska grasshopper populations may be reduced.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Grasshopper Control, Sub-irrigated Meadow Hay Harvest

July 7, 2023
Extension insights on grazing strategies to accommodate weather changes, grasshopper scouting and treatment recommendations, and tips for getting the most out of sub-irrigated meadow hay harvest in Nebraska. 

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Cordova, Hird and Freidenreich in a lab
(From left) Carolina Córdova, Aaron Hird and Ariel Freidenreich are part of the Statewide Soil Health Team, a collaboration aimed at identifying ways in which the university, USDA-ARS and USDA-NRCS can actively support and contribute to a wide range of soil health activities, events and projects throughout Nebraska. (Department of Agronomy and Horticulture photo)

Soil Health Statewide Leadership Team Meets to Strengthen Collaborative Efforts

July 6, 2023
Soil health specialists and scientists from UNL, USDA NRCS and USDA ARS are seeking opportunities to share their expertise and support with Nebraska growers on soil health education and projects. 

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Glenn Spangler in field
A summer intern conducts soybean stand counts on a soybean seeding rate on-farm research study.

Growing Results: Soybean Seeding Rates

July 6, 2023
Get a closer look at Glenn Spangler's on-farm research into soybean seeding rates with Nebraska On-Farm Research Network's new Growing Results photo gallery. 

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This Week on N Field: Tar Spot in Corn

July 6, 2023
Learn the techniques for conducting a thorough examination when scouting for tar spot in your fields.

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This Week on N Field: Controlling Corn Volunteers in Enlist Corn

July 6, 2023
Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala discusses Assure II, the only labeled herbicide currently on the market that can be applied to control corn volunteers in Enlist corn.

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Wheat stem sawfly
Wheat stem sawfly on a piece of wheat. (Photo by Jeff Bradshaw)

‘Great Plains Sawfly Survey Project’ Seeks Grower Input

July 6, 2023
Growers are encouraged to share their insights on controlling wheat stem sawfly through the survey, which will help a UNL-led team of researchers find improved solutions for management of this pervasive wheat pest.

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Aerial corn field
Anyone who has an interest in plant breeding and wants to extend his/her knowledge in hybrid breeding is welcome to attend the Aug. 9-10 program on University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s East Campus.

Hybrid Breeding: The Essentials – Workshop and Field Day

July 6, 2023
Hosted in the UNL maize breeding nursery, the workshop will give participants an introductory overview of the structure and complexity of a comprehensive hybrid breeding program.

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Weekly Weather Update: July 6, 2023

July 6, 2023
Despite last week's rains bringing substantial improvements to drought across the state, corn and soybean conditions are quite poor for this point in the year, indicating yield losses may be likely regardless of how good the rest of the season is.

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