Corey Brubaker

corey.brubaker@ne.usda.gov
(402) 437-4164

B.S., Kansas State University, 1979, agronomy
M.S., Kansas State University, 1981, agronomy
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1989, soil science

State Conservation Agronomist for Nebraska Natural Resource and Conservation Service since January 2005.

As State Agronomist I am responsible for maintaining the agronomic practice standards in the Field Office Technical Guide, Conservation Compliance, and providing training and guidance to field office staff on nutrient management, pest management, soil quality, and the soil erosion prediction tools (RUSLE2 & WEPS).

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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