Progress 09/01/23 to 08/31/24
Outputs
Target Audience:Target audience for these projects is 23,000 corn and soybean growers and about 5,000 crop consultants that advise growers in the state of Nebraska about applying pesticides and using other methods for integrated pest management. Several hundred growers, crop consultants, industry representatives, and university extension educators participated in our Extension Field Days and Workshops to learn about integrated management of disease, insects, andweeds in agronomic and specialty crops across the state of Nebraska. Beekeepers participated in a number of education events about pollinator health. The Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Volunteer (NE-EMGV) programis a horticulture related volunteer training program based in 55 of 93 counties throughout Nebraska.The funding from this proposal is to be used to train additional Master Garners. Graduate students were involved in a number of education and outreach events. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Extension Educators, Undergraduate and graduate students in entomology, weed science and plant pathology worked on projects supported by these funds and gained knowledge of current pest management practices of agronomic pests and pollinator protection practices. These individuals made presentations at Extension meetings and co-authored Extension publications. Some graduate students and technicians presented their Extension projects during scientific conferences as a professional development opportunity. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?IPM Implementation in Agronomic Crops Information on IPM was presented at the following events: - Nebraska Youth Crop Scouting Competition - Regional Youth Crop Scouting Competition - Crop Production Clinics - Corn and Soybean Management Clinics - Beginning and Advanced Field Crop Scout Training Clinics - Eastern Nebraska Wheat and Alfalfa Clinic - West Central Research, Extension and Education Center Field Day - South Central Ag Laboratory Field Day - 20 extension pest management articles were published in Crop Watch (http://cropwatch.unl.edu) - 16 videos on crop pest management issues were published on Market Journal (http://marketjournal.unl.edu) and broadcast on Nebraska Public Media. - 21 posters/papers presentations related with weed management information were made in North Central Weed Management Society annual meeting organized in Dec 2022 and Weed Science Society of America annual meeting organized in February 2023. Information was also presented through Social media (Facebook, Twitter), podcasts, Nebraska Extension publications and one-on-one consultations. IPM for Pollinator Health • Public outreach: -Kimmel Applejack: 5,000 to 10,000 visitors each day: 2 full days ~10,000 -Brews & Bees: 400 people • Targeted beekeeping training programs: -Beekeeping courses (beginning & advanced) Level 1 (@NGPC Schramm), Gretna NE (60people) full-day training. Advanced: Troubleshooting Deadouts, Lincoln NE (28 people) full-day (Mar 11, 2023) Level 1 Field Day Training, Lincoln, NE (57 people) full-day (April 16, 2023) -GPMB Hap-Hour Monthly Seminars (ave attendance 20-40 people * 7 sessions (from Sept 2022-April 2023) = 140-280 people across 5-6 states • Targeted Youth Programs: -Science Focus Program Lincoln Zoo projects, Observation hive -Morril Hall Science Chats 300 students*** -NE Game and Parks Schramm Education Center Observation hive • Community Outreach/Science Policy: -Zoom with Senator Walz's office: about NE beekeeping industry; 3 staffers -Meet & greet with Don Bacon office (ENREEC) 10 staffers -Meet & greet with Senator Blood staffer (Gabriel) regarding beekeeping industry (Dec 15, 2022) -One Hive Foundation Scientific Advisory Board Meet & Greet (Jan 4, 2023) 7 people -Meet with Alan Bauman (KS Sierra Club Policy representative) related to concerns over treated seed disposal 2 people -One Health Team data review and discussion regarding AltEn with NDEE, DDHS, and Senator Bostelman (Jan 18, 2023) -One Health Team Town Hall Meeting & Research updates with Mead/Ashland communities (Jan 30, 2023) 80 people -NE Legislative Testimony to the NEBRASKA AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH LEGISLATURE LB735 (Feb 21, 2023) -Meet/Discussion with EPA Region 7 officials regarding AltEn cleanup efforts, Ashland NE (Feb 28, 2023) -MN Legislative Testimony to the Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee MINNESOTA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES regarding 93rd LEGISLATIVE BILLS HF1317 and HF2472 (March 9, 2024) What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Present insect, disease and weed management information at the following meetings: - Nebraska Youth Crop Scouting Competition - Regional Youth Crop Scouting Competition - Crop Production Clinics - Corn and Soybean Management Clinics - Beginning and Advanced Field Crop Scout Training Clinics - Eastern Nebraska Wheat and Alfalfa Clinic - Midwest Soybean and Corn Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic - West Central Research, Extension and Education Center Field Day - 2024 South Central Ag Laboratory Field Day - Update weed, plant disease and insect management information in 2025 Guide for Weed, Disease, and Insect Management in Nebraska. - Invited speaker at American Horticultural Science Society annual meeting in August 2023 to speak about evaluating new herbicides in field peas for weed management and crop safety. - Present weed management information in 2025 Weed Science School, Resistant Weed Management Field Day and other extension meetings. - Present weed management information in North Central Weed Science Society and Weed Science Society of America annual meetings.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
IPM Implementation in Agronomic Crops Science based weed, disease and insect management information in agronomic crops (corn, soybean, sorghum, wheat, sugar beets, sunflowers, dry beans, alfalfa and popcorn) was delivered to clientele through multiple workshops, field days, newsletters, videos, publications and social media. Best management practices to reduce off-target dicamba injury was delivered to Nebraska clientele in several Nebraska Extension programs. Management of herbicide-resistant weeds in agronomic crops was accomplished by demonstration of the research plots during extension field days and other extension programs. IPM for Pollinator Health Summary of outputs: 2 public events, 3 beekeeping workshops, 161 open apiary field sessions, 12 virtual seminars, 11 in-person extension seminars, 3 academic lectures, 3 youth programs, 5 legislative meetings, 3 legislative testimonies (NE, MN) During this reporting period, this EIP project has helped local beekeeping groups establish teaching apiaries in 3new states (OK, IN, IL) and our Regional Great Plains Master Beekeeping Program now has "Open Apiaries" in 9 states (NE, IA, KS, MO, WY, OK, IN, IL, MI). Open Apiaries provide informal instruction focused on hands-on training and customized for seasonal/regional considerations. GPMB volunteer mentors and instructors who are Master level beekeepers meet monthly to review key management practices for the season and area, as beekeeping practices are significantly driven by local challenges, weather, and landscapes. There are currently 23 apiaries (7 in NE) involved and each monthly session from April to October is attended by 10-40 people. Each apiary has been provided guidance on establishing teaching apiaries and curriculum for hands-on instruction.
Publications
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2024
Citation:
Presented weed, insect and plant disease management information at 2024 Crop Production Clinics, Crop Scouting Schools, and other extension meetings.
* Multiple articles on weed, insect and plant disease management and pollinator health topics were published in Crop Watch.unl.edu.
Multiple video segments were published on Marketjournal.unl.edu covering weed, insect and plant disease management and pollinator health topics.
* Published 2024 edition of Nebraska Extension Circular 130, Guide for Weed, Disease and Insect Management in Nebraska
* Five beekeeping courses were delivered from March through May 2024 reaching approximately 120 beginning beekeepers. These professional training classes include lectures, demonstrations, and field training on various topics (bee colony management, hive health inspections, pest & disease management, honey production, pollinator-friendly landscaping, and added-value products).
- Type:
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Stephens T, Blanco-Canqui H, Knezevic S, Rees J, Kohler-Cole K, Jhala AJ (2023) Impact of planting green on soil properties under irrigated no-till soybean. Agrosystems, Geosciences, and Environment. 6 (issue 4):e20443.
- Type:
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Jhala AJ, Kumar V, Yadav R, Jha P, Jugulam M, Williams M, Hausman N, Dayan F, Burton P, Dale R, Norsworthy J (2023) 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) inhibiting herbicides: Past, present, and future. Weed Technology 37:1-14
- Type:
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Dweikat IM, Gelli M, Bernards M, Martin A, Jhala AJ (2023) Mutations in the acetolactate synthase (ALS) enzyme affect shattercane (Sorghum bicolor) response to ALS-inhibiting herbicides.Hereditas 160:28.
- Type:
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Kumar V, Aulakh JS, Liu R, Jhala AJ* (2023) Late postemergence glufosinate-based herbicide programs for glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth control in dicamba/glufosinate/glyphosate-resistant soybean. Agrosystems, Geosciences, and Environment 6: e20378
- Type:
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Kumar V, Singh M, Kaur R, Jhala AJ (2023) Herbicide-resistant weed scenario: Management challenges and perspective. Indian Journal of Weed Science 55:123-132
- Type:
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
McDonald S, Sarangi D, Rees J, Jhala AJ (2023) A follow-up survey to assess stakeholders perspectives on weed management challenges and current practices in Nebraska, USA. Agrosystems, Geosciences, and Environment. 6 (issue 3): e20425.
- Type:
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Landau C, Bradley K, Burns E, M Flessner, K Gage, A Hager, J Ikley, P Jha, Jhala AJ, P Johnson, W Johnson, S Lancaster, T Legleiter, D Lingenfelter, M Loux, E Miller, J Norsworthy, M Owen, S Nolte, D Sarangi, P Sikkema, C Sprague, M VanGessel, R Werle, B Young, M Williams (2023) The silver bullet that wasnt: Rapid agronomic weed adaptations to glyphosate in North America. PNAS Nexus. 2 (Issue 12): pgad338.
- Type:
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Singh M, Kumar V, Knezevic SZ, Irmak S, Lindquist JL, Pitla S, Jhala AJ (2023). Interaction of quizalofop-p-ethyl with 2,4-D choline and/or glufosinate for control of volunteer corn in corn resistant to aryloxyphenoxypropionates. Weed Technology 37:471-481.
- Type:
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Kaur R, Chahal PS, Shi Y, Lawrence NC, Knezevic SZ and Jhala AJ (2023) Effect of plant height on control of multiple herbicide-resistant Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) in glufosinate/glyphosate-resistant corn. Frontiers in Agronomy 5:1293293.
- Type:
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2023
Citation:
Singh M, Thapa R, Singh N, Mirsky SB, Acharya BS, Jhala AJ (2023) Does narrow row spacing suppress weeds and increase yields in corn and soybean? A meta-analysis. Weed Science 71: 52053.
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Progress 09/01/22 to 08/31/23
Outputs
Target Audience:Crop producers, crop consultants, agronomists, bee keepers, industry professionals, county, state and federal agency personnel, pesticide applicators, extension educators, undergraduate and graduate students ? Changes/Problems:Co-PI Emily Stine is no longer employed by UNL. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Extension Educators, Undergraduate and graduate students in entomology, weed science and plant pathology worked on projects supported by these funds and gained knowledge of current pest management practices of agronomic pests and pollinator protection practices. These individuals made presentations at Extension meetings and co-authored Extension publications. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?IPM Implementation in Agronomic Crops Information on IPM was presented at the following events: - Nebraska Youth Crop Scouting Competition - Regional Youth Crop Scouting Competition - Crop Production Clinics - Corn and Soybean Management Clinics - Beginning and Advanced Field Crop Scout Training Clinics - Eastern Nebraska Wheat and Alfalfa Clinic - West Central Research, Extension and Education Center Field Day - South Central Ag Laboratory Field Day - 20 extension pest management articles were published in Crop Watch (http://cropwatch.unl.edu) - 16 videos on crop pest management issues were published on Market Journal (http://marketjournal.unl.edu) and broadcast on Nebraska Public Media. - 21 posters/papers presentations related with weed management information were made in North Central Weed Management Society annual meeting organized in Dec 2022 and Weed Science Society of America annual meeting organized in February 2023. Information was also presented through Social media (Facebook, Twitter), podcasts, Nebraska Extension publications and one-on-one consultations. IPM for Pollinator Health • Public outreach: -Kimmel Applejack Sept 17-18, 2022; 5,000 to 10,000 visitors each day: 2 full days ~10,000 -Brews & Bees Oct 1, 2022: 400 people • Targeted beekeeping training programs: -Beekeeping courses (beginning & advanced) Level 1 (@NGPC Schramm), Gretna NE (74 people) full-day training (Feb 25, 2022) Advanced: Troubleshooting Deadouts, Lincoln NE (28 people) full-day (Mar 11, 2023) Level 1 Field Day Training, Lincoln, NE (57 people) full-day (April 16, 2023) -GPMB Hap-Hour Monthly Seminars (ave attendance 20-40 people * 7 sessions (from Sept 2022-April 2023) = 140-280 people across 5-6 states • Targeted Youth Programs: -Science Focus Program Lincoln Zoo projects, Observation hive -Morril Hall Science Chats 300 students*** -NE Game and Parks Schramm Education Center Observation hive • Community Outreach/Science Policy: -Zoom with Senator Walz's office: about NE beekeeping industry (Sept 23, 2022) 3 staffers -Meet & greet with Don Bacon office (ENREEC tour; Dec 2, 2022) 10 staffers -Meet & greet with Senator Blood staffer (Gabriel) regarding beekeeping industry (Dec 15, 2022) -One Hive Foundation Scientific Advisory Board Meet & Greet (Jan 4, 2023) 7 people -Meet with Alan Bauman (KS Sierra Club Policy representative) related to concerns over treated seed disposal 2 people -One Health Team data review and discussion regarding AltEn with NDEE, DDHS, and Senator Bostelman (Jan 18, 2023) -One Health Team Town Hall Meeting & Research updates with Mead/Ashland communities (Jan 30, 2023) 80 people -NE Legislative Testimony to the NEBRASKA AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH LEGISLATURE LB735 (Feb 21, 2023) -Meet/Discussion with EPA Region 7 officials regarding AltEn cleanup efforts, Ashland NE (Feb 28, 2023) -MN Legislative Testimony to the Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee MINNESOTA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES regarding 93rd LEGISLATIVE BILLS HF1317 and HF2472 (March 9, 2023) -MN Legislative Testimony to the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee MINNESOTA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES regarding 93rd LEGISLATIVE BILL HF1317 (March 21, 2023) What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?IPM Implementation in Agronomic Crops - Present insect, disease and weed management information at the following meetings: - Nebraska Youth Crop Scouting Competition - Regional Youth Crop Scouting Competition - Crop Production Clinics - Corn and Soybean Management Clinics - Beginning and Advanced Field Crop Scout Training Clinics - Eastern Nebraska Wheat and Alfalfa Clinic - Midwest Soybean and Corn Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic - West Central Research, Extension and Education Center Field Day - 2023 South Central Ag Laboratory Field Day, - Update weed, plant disease and insect management information in 2024 Guide for Weed, Disease, and Insect Management in Nebraska. - Invited speaker at American Horticultural Science Society annual meeting in August 2023 to speak about evaluating new herbicides in field peas for weed management and crop safety. - Present weed management information in 2023 Weed Science School, Resistant Weed Management Field Day and other extension meetings. - Present weed management information in North Central Weed Science Society and Weed Science Society of America annual meetings.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
IPM Implementation in Agronomic Crops Science based weed, disease and insect management information in agronomic crops (corn, soybean, sorghum, wheat, sugar beets, sunflowers, dry beans, alfalfa and popcorn) was delivered to clientele through multiple workshops, field days, newsletters, videos, publications and social media. Best management practices to reduce off-target dicamba injury was delivered to Nebraska clientele in several Nebraska Extension programs. Management of herbicide-resistant weeds in agronomic crops was accomplished by demonstration of the research plots during extension field days and other extension programs. IPM for Pollinator Health Summary of outputs: 2 public events, 3 beekeeping workshops, 161 open apiary field sessions, 12 virtual seminars, 11 in-person extension seminars, 3 academic lectures, 3 youth programs, 5 legislative meetings, 3 legislative testimonies (NE, MN) During this reporting period, this EIP project has helped local beekeeping groups establish teaching apiaries in 4 new states (OK, IN, IL, MI) and our Regional Great Plains Master Beekeeping Program now has "Open Apiaries" in 9 states (NE, IA, KS, MO, WY, OK, IN, IL, MI). Open Apiaries provide informal instruction focused on hands-on training and customized for seasonal/regional considerations. GPMB volunteer mentors and instructors who are Master level beekeepers meet monthly to review key management practices for the season and area, as beekeeping practices are significantly driven by local challenges, weather, and landscapes. There are currently 23 apiaries (7 in NE) involved and each monthly session from April to October is attended by 10-40 people. Each apiary has been provided guidance on establishing teaching apiaries and curriculum for hands-on instruction.
Publications
- Type:
Other
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2022
Citation:
1. Jhala AJ, Rees J, Knezevic S, Weisbrod J, Merritt S (2022) Weed management in storm damaged soybean. Crop Watch.
2. Rees J, Melvin S, Jhala AJ, Iqbal J (2022) Considerations for planting into dry conditions. Crop Watch.
3. Jhala AJ, Sivits S, Rees J, Knezevic S, Weisbrod J (2022) Which 2,4-D product should I use as a burndown before planting Enlist E3 soybean? Crop Watch.
4. Jhala AJ (2022) Nebraska Extension weed management field day June 29 at South Central Agricultural Laboratory. Crop Watch. April 15, 2022.
5. Jhala AJ (2022) Update by US Environmental Protection Agency on Enlist products: What does that mean for Nebraska growers? Crop Watch.
6. Jhala AJ (2022) Environmental Protection Agency renews Enlist product registrations with new control measures: What does that mean for Nebraska growers? Crop Watch.
7. Miranda JT, Jhala AJ, Bradshaw J, Lawrence N (2022) Impact and seed production of Palmer amaranth in dry beans. Crop Watch.
8. Jhala AJ (2022) Factors to consider when multiple herbicide-resistant soybean traits coexist. Nebraska Farmer. SoybeaNebraska Spring 2022. Page: 20-21.
9. Jhala AJ, Rees J (2022) Nebraska Extension Weed Science School on Nov 9 near Mead. Crop Watch. Oct 13, 2022.
10. Weisbrod J, Jhala AJ, Rees J (2022) Comment period closes Oct 7, 2022 for US EPAs herbicide atrazine mitigation docket. Crop Watch. Sep 21, 2022.
11. Jhala AJ (2022) Harvest aid herbicide options in soybean. Crop Watch. Aug 19, 2022.
12. Jhala AJ (2022) Gaining control of herbicide-resistant weeds: Multiple techniques required. Technological glimpse on weeds and their management. The 3rd International Weed Conference. Anand Agricultural University, India.
13. Jhala AJ (2022) Some thoughts on the occasional failure of herbicides to manage weeds. Technological glimpse on weeds and their management. The 3rd International Weed Conference. Anand Agricultural University, India.
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Progress 09/01/21 to 08/31/22
Outputs
Target Audience:Crop producers, crop consultants, seed and pesticide company employees, beekeepers, youth, pesticide applicators, Extension, government and nonprofit agency staff, and other interested clientele. Changes/Problems:Co-PI Emily Stine is no longer employed by UNL What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Graduate students and Extension faculty were provided opportunities to make presentations at multiple Nebraska Extension events and co-author Extension publications and newsletter articles. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Results have been disseminated through workshops, field days, newsletter articles, video, social media, mass media, one-to-one interactions. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?- Update weed, insect, and plant disease management information in 2023 Guide for Weed, Disease, and Insect Management in Nebraska - Present weed, insect, and plant disease management information in extension meetings such as Crop Production Clinics, Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics, Soybean Management Field Days, Crop Scouting Clinics and other Nebraska Extension meetings - Publish weed, insect and plant disease management information throughout the year in CropWatch.unl.edu and marketjournal.unl.edu Present weed management information in 2022 North Central Weed Management Society and 2023 Weed Science Society of America annual meetings. - Weed Management Field Day to be held on June 29, 2022 - Weed Science School to be held in Nov 2022 - Co-PI Wu-Smart is now working with the following five collaborating beekeeping associations to establish open apiaries and offer in-field training for their association members, which may reach ~1,800 Midwest beekeepers: Omaha Bee Club (~106 members), Nebraska Beekeepers Association (~175 members), the Northeast Kansas Beekeepers Association (~600 members), Kansas Honey Producers Association (formerly The Kansas State Beekeepers Association) (~290 members); and the Missouri State Beekeepers Association (~625 members). And the Center for Rural Affairs will help provide targeted educational materials and exploratory beekeeping courses for Latinx and Tribal communities. Nine Open Apiary locations were established across the GPMB target area, ranging from Wyoming to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in April and May of 2022. Open Apiary and teaching sessions are informal unstructured gatherings with brief demonstrations, questions and answers, and time to get hands on experience with honey bees. Open apiary hours are designed to allow individuals to come and see management over the course of the beekeeping season. At each session GPMB members conduct comprehensive inspections of colonies and make seasonal management decisions. The next reporting period will have more progress on "open" teaching apiaries and the impact of improving these train-the-trainer and field training opportunities.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
- Science based weed, insect and plant disease management information in corn, soybean, sorghum, dry beans, sugar beets, sunflowers, and popcorn was delivered to clientele through multiple activities. - Best management practices to reduce off-target dicamba injury was delivered to Nebraska clientele in various extension programs - Management of herbicide-resistant weeds in agronomic crops was promoted by demonstration of the research plots during extension field days and other extension programs - Participants at 2022 Crop Production Clinics (8 meetings; 760 participants) 73% have increased knowledge of pest management; 74% have increased knowledge of disease management; 59% have increased knowledge of pesticide application techniques that limit off target movement of pesticides.
Publications
- Type:
Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2022
Citation:
* Presented weed, insect and plant disease management information at 2022 Crop Production Clinics, Crop Scouting Schools, and other extension meetings.
* Multiple articles on weed, insect and plant disease management and pollinator health topics were published in Crop Watch.unl.edu. Multiple video segments were published on Marketjournal.unl.edu covering weed, insect and plant disease management and pollinator health topics.
* Published 2022 edition of Nebraska Extension Circular 130, Guide for Weed, Disease and Insect Management in Nebraska
* Eight beekeeping courses were delivered from March through May 2022 reaching approximately 135 beginning beekeepers. These professional training classes include lectures, demonstrations, and field training on various topics (bee colony management, hive health inspections, pest & disease management, honey production, pollinator-friendly landscaping, and added-value products).
-Nebraska City (25 participants) Level 2 beekeeping course
(March 26, 2022 lectures, April 9, field training)
-North Platte (23 participants) Level 1 beekeeping course
(April 3, 2022 lectures, April 24, 2022 field training)
-Lincoln (55 participants) Level 1 beekeeping
(April 2, 2022, lectures, April 10, 2022 field training)
-Scottsbluff (34 participants) Level 1 & 2 beekeeping
(April 30, 2022, lectures, May 1, field training)
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