Bruno Lena

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2715 13th St Columbus NE 68601-4916
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Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy (2010) and MSc and PhD degree in Agricultural System Engineering (2016). Worked two years as an Assistant Professor at Mid-West State University in Brazil. Worked for three years as a Post-Doctorate at Auburn University. Have 15+ years of experience with crop water demand, irrigation scheduling, soil moisture sensing technologies, soil-water-plant-atmosphere relations, and precision irrigation.<br>I help producers within Platte, Boone, and Nance Counties to find the best management practices that fit their daily operations, increase their profitability, and reduce environmental impact. Use of soil moisture sensor-based irrigation schedule to promote irrigation best management practices. Use conservation practices to mitigate the nitrate issues in the groundwater. Develop management plans for more resilient farming. Use of high levels of interaction, such as co-learning and co-participatory extension approaches, to increase the adoption and retention of more efficient, profitable, and sustainable farming practices.

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  • BS, Londrina State University, 2010
  • MS, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, 2013
  • Ph D, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, 2016

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  • EZ 7 Eastern NE Awareness Water Applicat, Ne Soybean Board, October 2022

UNL Family Economist: In Tough Economy, Take Charge of Finances

January 21, 2009

With bad national economic news at every turn, it is important that people take steps to protect their own finances, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension family economics specialist said.

 

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Using Resistant Varieties to Combat Soybean Diseases

November 21, 2008

One management practice available for certain soybean diseases is the use of resistant soybean varieties. As you make your seed selections, consider using resistance in your soybean seed if you have one of the following problems. Always make sure to select agronomic characteristics to match your ground and conditions as well.

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UNL Scientist: Soybean Genome Breakthrough is 'Stupendous Achievement'

December 9, 2008

The release this week of the complete draft assembly of soybean's genetic code is a "stupendous achievement" that will lead to further advances in breeding strategies for one of the world's most valuable crops, said a UNL scientist who's been involved in research leading to the breakthrough.

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Eliminate One Field Operation, Save $8-$10 an Acre

November 17, 2008 

Gary Zoubek, Extension Educator

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Giving Proper Nitrogen Credit for Legumes in Corn and Milo Rotations

October 27, 2008
Added profit:
$30.15-$80.40/acrea
Based on an average savings of 45 lb of N after soybeans and 120 lb of N after alfalfa at $0.67/lb of N

Gary Zoubek, Extension Educator

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Credit Soil for Nitrate Nitrogen (Save $24/acre)

November 23, 2008

Added profit: $24/acrea

aBased on saving 36 pounds of nitrogen costing $0.67/pound

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Renovate Windbreaks to Bolster Effectiveness

November 21, 2008

As windbreaks age, they deteriorate and simple maintenance may not assure their continued efficiency, said a Nebraska Forest Service specialist.

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Decommissioning Old Wells Protects Water Quality

December 1, 2008

The picturesque windmills that dot Nebraska's landscape can hide some dirty little secrets.

"We all like to see windmills, but few of us stop to think they can contribute to groundwater contamination," said Dave Shelton, a UNL Extension agricultural engineer.

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