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Author Archives: Robert Wright
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
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
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
Posted in Agricultural IPM, Center News, Field Crop IPM, Insect Management, Press Release
Tagged agronomic crops, Extension, IPM
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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
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
Posted in Agricultural IPM, Center News, Field Crop IPM, Weed Management
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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
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