Tag Archives: University of Nebraska

Corn Growth and Development-University of Nebraska, CropWatch

Posted on January 28, 2019 by stoetzer

Corn ear issues that affronted Nebraska in 2016 still plague some farmers, reducing productivity and causing us, as researchers, to continue to ponder possible causes. In July 2016, ear formation issues in the state were reported in several corn fields … Continue reading →

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Advocacy of Genetically Modified Crops is Needed to Increase Acceptance Worldwide

Posted on December 14, 2018 by stoetzer

Fall Armyworm (FAW) is an insect pest many producers are familiar with in the United States. Unfortunately, farmers in Brazil and now in sub-Saharan Africa (48 of 51 countries; see Figure 1) also know first-hand the significant damage caused by this … Continue reading →

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Extension Educator at University of Nebraska

Posted on November 1, 2018 by stoetzer

We are searching for an Extension Educator at University of Nebraska-Lincoln to lead our Insect Diagnostic Lab and conduct extension programming relative to invasive insects. See job announcement and description of application procedures at https://employment.unl.edu/postings/61668 PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES: Focused Assignment – Insect … Continue reading →

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Cowpea Bacterial Wilt ― An Old Disease in a New Crop

Posted on October 26, 2018 by stoetzer

There is growing interest in Nebraska in commercial production of new pulse crops, such as chickpeas (garbanzo beans), lentils, dry yellow peas, and cowpeas. Compared with dry beans, our knowledge of these new crops is lacking. Therefore, Bob Harveson have … Continue reading →

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