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

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June 6, 2008

Rain has delayed many folks from cutting alfalfa. Even if it is not blooming heavily, you might be surprised to find it has already started new growth for the next cutting.

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Protect State's Water Quality by Decommissioning Wells

June 6, 2008

Is that old windmill contaminating your drinking water — or a neighbor's?

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Stink Bugs Damaging Corn in Eastern Nebraska

twisting of the plant is a common symptom of sink bug injury
Twisting of the plant is typical of stink bug feeding injury.

June 13, 2008

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Controlling Thistles by Digging And Grazing

June 6, 2008

Learning from Experience

 

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Play It Safe, Select the Right Gloves for the Job

June 6, 2008

When applying pesticides, always follow label instructions to ensure the safety of the applicator as well as non-target organisms and the environment. One of the most important aspects of the label is the personal protective equipment (PPE) required to prevent accidental pesticide exposure.

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