Ron Seymour
faculty
- Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 10 University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
PO Box 30 2975 S Baltimore Ave
Hastings
NE
68901-0030
US
Work
402-461-7209
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Directs an extension program that focuses on irrigated crop production, conservation, and insect pest management. Provide extension programs to address agricultural producer and urban dweller needs that include crop pest management, farm commodity market management, incorporation of conservation area in crop land, crop production efficiency, pesticide safety, landscape maintenance and household pest management. Provides youth development programs to teach participants life skills in agriculture, horticulture, and wildlife conservation. Conducts field demonstration research to address crop production issues.
icon-academic-capEducation
- BS, Colorado State University, 1981
- MS, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 1987
- Ph D, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 1996
icon-documentPublications and Other Intellectual Contributions
- An emerging pest of cover crop to corn transition systems. , Plant Health Progress
- Identification Guide to Common Spiders in Nebraska, Nebraska Extension Circular EC-1590
icon-bookmark-starAwards & Honors
- Entomology Educational Project, Board Certified Entomologists of Mid-America , 2017
- Excellence in Extension Team, Nebraska Extension, 2019
Using an Atmometer or ETgage
May 24, 2013
Figure 1. Key components of an atmometer installed approximately 40 inches above ground in a pasture.
Using the Watermark Sensor
May 24, 2013
Watermark sensors monitor soil water status while atmometers estimate crop water use. Both can be used in conjunction to provide efficient, season-long irrigation water use. (See related CW article.)
UNL Releases New Pesticide Record-Keeping App - UNL CropWatch, May 24, 2013
Editor's Note: The PeRK app has been discontinued and is no longer available. (Dated: Jan. 1, 2022)
For alternative options, view the Pesticide Safety Education Program's recordkeeping resources.
Tracking Air and Soil Temperatures in Soybeans Planted April 29
May 17, 2013
A few weeks ago a CropWatch article discussed chilling injury in soybean. To follow up on that discussion, we have been tracking air and soil temperatures, and germination in no-till and strip-till fields planted just prior to the May 1 cold spell.
Experts: Transforming Scientific Knowledge into Ag Practices, Policy is Essential
May 6, 2013
Much of the scientific and technical knowledge needed to address the world’s burgeoning food needs already exists. The challenge now is to get it into small farmers’ hands in a way they can use it, and to convince governments to change policies to make it more feasible for them to do so.