Author Archives: Robert Wright

About Robert Wright

Robert Wright is a Professor and Extension Entomologist at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. You can reach him by email at rwright2@unl.edu. Follow him on Twitter @BobWrightUNL

Comparing Generic Versus Name Brand Pesticides

Robert Klein – Nebraska Extension, Western Nebraska Crops Specialist Robert Tigner – Nebraska Extension,  Extension Educator (This article is part of Nebraska Extension’s Strengthening Nebraska’s Agricultural Economy series.) Over time, increasing numbers of generic pesticides have become available for use … Continue reading

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2017 Chart for Selection of Herbicides Based on Site of Action

Amit Jhala – Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist The 2017 Herbicide Classification chart detailing herbicide site- and modes-of-action was recently released. It was developed by the Take Action Against Herbicide-Resistant Weeds industry program. Six weeds, including common ragweed, marestail, giant … Continue reading

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Western Bean Cutworm: Pest Status & IPM Options

A January 2017 USDA-NIFA Outreach Webcast hosted by the Plant Management Network. Watch Presentation (34 min 48 sec) for PC, Mac, and Mobile Devices | for iPhone Note: For the best viewing experience on your PC, please use Google Chrome. … Continue reading

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Introducing University of Nebraska Crop Protection and Cropping Systems Specialist Justin McMechan

Justin McMechan started work August 16 as the new crop protection and cropping systems specialist for eastern Nebraska. As part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center, his primary office is at the Agricultural Research and … Continue reading

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Understanding the Roundup Ready 2 Xtend™ soybean weed management system

Amit Jhala, Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist The evolution of glyphosate-resistant weeds is a concern for successful corn and soybean production. In Nebraska six weed species have been confirmed resistant to glyphosate: common ragweed, giant ragweed, common waterhemp, kochia, marestail, … Continue reading

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UNL weed scientist Amit Jhala receives Young Scientist Award

Dr. Amit Jhala, University of Nebraska assistant professor and Extension weed management specialist, has been honored with the Distinguished Achievement Young Weed Scientist Award from the North Central Weed Science Society of America. This award recognizes outstanding contributions made by … Continue reading

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Nebraska perspective on efficacy of Cry1F Bt corn against Western Bean Cutworm shared

Julie Peterson – University of Nebraska Extension Entomologist This month a group of six extension entomologists from Michigan State University, Purdue University, The Ohio State University, Cornell University, and Pennsylvania State University published an open letter to the seed industry … Continue reading

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Winter pesticide storage advice shared

Cheryl Alberts – University of Nebraska Pesticide Safety Education Program Project Coordinator What, if anything, should be done with herbicides, insecticides and fungicides left over from the summer growing season? If pesticides freeze, will they still be good next year? … Continue reading

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Insect enthusiasts explore passion at BugMasters training

Photo right: UNL Extension educator Jonathan Larson instructs a group of BugMasters volunteers during a training session held in late July. Pam Galus, a retired science teacher from Omaha, has always been fascinated by how amazingly intricate insects can be. … Continue reading

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Cleaning pesticide application equipment

Clyde Ogg – University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Pesticide Safety Extension Educator Cleaning pesticide spray equipment between crops or after use for the year means exercising precautions. These precautions include using more personal protective equipment (PPE) than when spraying, and possibly … Continue reading

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