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.

icon-academic-capEducation

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

icon-business-chartResearch & Grants

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

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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Several Tax Options Available for Farmers for 2008 Tax Season

December 1, 2008

With just a month before the end of the year, now is the time for farmers to be making tax preparations for 2008, says the Nebraska Farm Business Association director.

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Organic Farming Transition Workshops Dec. 2, 9

November 26, 2008

The Trailblazer Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) District of Red Cloud is joining with UNL Extension to sponsor two organic farming workshops in December.

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Sustainable Crops and Livestock Systems Workshop set for Dec. 6

November 26, 2008

"Keeping Agriculture Viable for the Next Generation" is the theme of the Sustainable Crops and Livestock Systems Conference scheduled for Dec. 6 at Sidney.

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Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo Dec. 12

November 26, 2008

Soybean production, pest management, and marketing will be among the topics at this year's Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo scheduled for Dec. 12 in Wahoo.

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Corn and Soybean Expos December 15-19

November 26, 2008

"Growing Corn and Soybeans to Fuel Nebraska" will be the theme of this year's Corn and Soybean Expos. Sponsored by UNL Extension, the events will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at five sites across the state.

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Extension Offers New Crop Production Clinics

November 26, 2008

UNL Extension is excited to announce the first annual Crop Production Clinics to be held at eight locations across Nebraska in January 2009. The clinics will provide valuable information to help crop producers and agribusiness professionals improve their profitability and safety.

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