Ron Seymour

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PO Box 30 2975 S Baltimore Ave Hastings NE 68901-0030
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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

Glyphosate-Resistant Common Waterhemp Confirmed in Nebraska

April 25, 2013
Glyphosate-resistant waterhemp
Figure 1. Glyphosate-resistant common waterhemp in a Nebraska soybean field.

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Recommendations for Pre-plant and Pre-emergence Weed Control

Kochia seedling
Figure 1. Kochia seedling (Photo by Amit Jhala)

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ACRE or DCP? Selecting Your Best Option - UNL CropWatch, April 19, 2013

April 19, 2013

In early 2013 Congress passed a one-year extension to the 2008 farm bill that reauthorized existing farm programs through September 2013. That included extending authority for the current commodity supports known as the

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For Increased Yields Plant Soybeans in Next Few Weeks - UNL CropWatch, April 17, 2013

April 17, 2013

It’s the third week of April and the welcomed moisture we received has halted any corn planting progress from the first week of April. Often soybean planting is delayed until after corn planting is complete so it’s important to realize how planting date affects soybean yield.

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