North Platte, Nebraska 69101-7751 United States
Phone: +1-308-696-6740
Fax: +1-308-696-6780
Since 1904, the West Central Research and Extension Center at North Platte has addressed problems and concerns specific to the counties of west-central Nebraska. Specialists at this center work in thirteen disciplines including agricultural economics, beef nutrition, beef reproduction, entomology, field crops, forestry, horticulture, hydrogeology, irrigation and water resources, range and forage management, soil science, tourism, and weed ecology. Extension programs then extend this area-specific research to the people who need it in order to keep up with changes in rural Nebraska. Programs and facilities such as the Great Plains Conference on Improving Crop Water Productivity, Nebraska Ranch Practicum, Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory, and West Central Water Resources Field Laboratory provide resources both for research and teaching.
For more resources on the West Central Research and Extension Center, see http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/wcrec/.
2023
Particle drift potential of mesotrione and rimsulfuron plus thifensulfuron-methyl tank mixture in a low-speed wind tunnel, Milan Brankov, Guilherme Sousa Alves, Bruno Canella Vieira, Milos Zaric, and Greg R. Kruger
Measuring and preliminary modeling of drift interception by plant species, Jonnie B. Dunne, Shanique L. Grant, Jeffrey A. Golus, Jeffrey W. Perine, Stefan Wolf, Michael Winchell, T. Mark Ledson, and Ian Whenham
Macro and Micro-Nutrient Accumulation and Partitioning in Soybean Affected by Water and Nitrogen Supply, Ingrid Silva Setubal, Aderson Soares de Andrade Júnior, Silvestre Paulino da Silva, Artenisa Cerqueira Rodrigues, Aurenívia Bonifácio, Evandro Henrique Figueiredo Moura da Silva, Paulo Fernando de Melo Jorge Vieira, Rafael de Souza Miranda, Nicolas Cafaro La Menza, and Henrique Antunes de Souza
Beef color and tenderness response to production systems utilizing additive combinations of growth-promotant technologies, Megan J. Webb, Janna J. Block, John R. Jaeger, R. Funston, Michael G. Gonda, Keith R. Underwood, Judson K. Grubbs, Kenneth C. Olson, and Amanda D. Blair
2021
Corn residue baling and grazing impacts on corn yield under irrigated conservation tillage systems, Sabrina J. Ruis, Charles Burr, Humberto Blanco-Canqui, Brian Olson, Mark Reiman, Daran Rudnick, Johnna Baller, and Kathryn J. Hanford
Impact of maize hybrid selection on water productivity under deficit irrigation in semiarid western Nebraska, Strahinja Stepanovic, Daran Rudnick, and Greg R. Kruger
2020
Agroecosystems Entomology Lab, Research Summary 2020
Weed Science Research Summary 2020
Geographic Distribution of Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F Toxin Resistance in Western Bean Cutworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Populations in the United States, Brad S. Coates, Craig A. Abel, Katharine A. Swoboda-Bhattarai, Debra E. Palmquist, Débora Goulart Montezano, Sarah N. Zukoff, Yangzhou Wang, Jeffery D. Bradshaw, Christina D. DiFonzo, Elson Shields, Kelley J. Tilmon, Thomas Hunt, and Julie A. Peterson
Comparison of water-sensitive paper, Kromekote and Mylar collectors for droplet deposition with a visible fluorescent dye solution, J. Connor Ferguson, Andrew J. Hewitt, Chris C. O’Donnell, and Greg R. Kruger
Differences in soil water changes and canopy temperature under varying water × nitrogen sufficiency for maize, Tsz Him Lo, Daran Rudnick, Kendall C. DeJonge, Geng Bai, Hope Njuki Nakabuye, Abia Katimbo, Yufeng Ge, Trenton E. Franz, Xin Qiao, and Derek M. Heeren
Influence of Burner Position on Temperature Distribution in Soybean Flaming, Miloš Miloš Rajkovic, Goran Malidža, Strahinja Stepanovic, Marko Kostic, and Kristina Petrovic
Planting date, cultivar, seed treatment, and seeding rate effects on soybean growth and yield, Thandiwe Nleya, Matthew Schutte, David Clay, Graig Reicks, and Nathan Mueller
Diurnal and Seasonal Activity Patterns of Drosophilid Species (Diptera: Drosophilidae) Present in Blackberry Agroecosystems With a Focus on Spotted-Wing Drosophila, Katharine A. Swoboda-Bhattarai and Hannah Burrack
Herbicide drift exposure leads to reduced herbicide sensitivity in Amaranthus spp., Bruno Viera, Joe Luck, Keenan Amundsen, Rodrigo Werle, Todd A. Gaines, and Greg R. Kruger
The impact of cow size on cow-calf and postweaning progeny performance in the Nebraska Sandhills, Rob L. Ziegler, Jacki A. Musgrave, Tanya L. Meyer, R. Funston, Elliott James Dennis, Kathy Hanford, J. C. MacDonald, and Travis Mulliniks
2019
Weed Science Research Summary 2019: Weed Control and Spray Drift
Fungicide application technology for controlling the sugarcane orange rust, Thales Cassemiro Alves, João Arantes Rodrigues da Cunha, Rafael Marcão Tavares, Guilherme Sousa Alves, and Sérgio Macedo Silva
Cropping Systems Research Summary 2019: Soybean and Soygreen Research Reports, Charles Burr
Droplet size and nozzle tip pressure from a pulse-width modulation sprayer, Thomas R. Butts, Liberty E. Butts, Joe D. Luck, Bradley K. Fritz, Wesley C. Hoffmann, and Greg R. Kruger
Droplet Size Impact on Efficacy of a Dicamba-plus-Glyphosate Mixture, Thomas R. Butts, Chase A. Samples, Lucas X. Franca, Darrin M. Dodds, Daniel B. Reynolds, Jason W. Adams, Richard K. Zollinger, Kirk A. Howatt, Bradley K. Fritz, W. Clint Hoffmann, Joe D. Luck, and Greg Kruger
Cropping Systems Research Summary 2019: Agroecosystems Entomology Project Research Reports, Samantha R. Daniel, Andrea Rilaković, Katharine A. Swoboda Bhattarai, M. G. Sacilotto, C. A. Deans, S. Behmer, and Julie A. Peterson
Weed Science Research Summary 2019: Progress Report of PhD Student regarding Weed Control, Jesaelen Gizotti de Moraes
Approaches to evaluating grower irrigation and fertilizer nitrogen amount and timing, Tsz Him Lo, Daran Rudnick, Charles Burr, Matt Stockton, and Rodrigo Werle
Assessment of Cover Crop Management Strategies in Nebraska, US, Maxwel C. Oliveira, Liberty Butts, and Rodrigo Werle
Developmental and reproductive characteristics of beef heifers classified by number of estrous cycles experienced by start of first breeding, Andy Roberts, Jaclyn N. Ketchum, and Richard N. Funston
Quantifying and correcting for clay content effects on soil water measurement by reflectometers, Jasreman Singh, Tsz Him Lo, Daran Rudnick, Suat Irmak, and Humberto Blanco-Canqui
Evaluation of Foliar Insecticide Application Timing for the Control of Western Bean Cutworm in Field Corn, 2018, Katharine A. Swoboda-Bhattarai, Samantha R. Daniel, and Julie A. Peterson
Evaluation of Foliar Insecticides for the Control of Western Bean Cutworm in Field Corn, 2018, Katharine A. Swoboda-Bhattarai, Samantha R. Daniel, and Julie A. Peterson
Response of Amaranthus spp. following exposure to sublethal herbicide rates via spray particle drift, Bruno C. Vieira, Joe D. Luck, Keenan L. Amundsen, Todd A. Gaines, Rodrigo Werle, and Greg Kruger
2018
Seedbank Persistence of Palmer Amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) and Waterhemp (Amaranthus tuberculatus) across Diverse Geographical Regions in the United States, Nicholas E. Korres, Jason K. Norsworthy, Bryan G. Young, Daniel B. Reynolds, William G. Johnson, Shawn P. Conley, Reid J. Smeda, Thomas C. Mueller, Douglas J. Spaunhorst, Karla L. Gage, Mark Loux, Greg R. Kruger, and Muthukumar V. Bagavathiannan
Profitability of Developing Beef Heifers on Stockpiled Winter Forages, Zachary David McFarlane, Chris Boyer, and J. Travis Mulliniks
Effects of red clover isoflavones on tall fescue seed fermentation and microbial populations in vitro, Emily A. Melchior, Jason K. Smith, Liesel G. Schneider, Travis Mulliniks, Gary E. Bates, Zachary D. McFarlane, Michael D. Flythe, James L. Klotz, Jack P. Goodman, Huihua Ji, and Phillip R. Meyer
Molecular gut-content analysis reveals high frequency of Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) consumption by Orius insidiosus (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) in sweet corn, Julie A. Peterson, E. C. Burkness, James D. Harwood, and W. D. Hutchison
Field Pea Response to Seeding Rate, Depth, and Inoculant in West-Central Nebraska, Strahinja V. Stepanovic, Charles Burr, Julie A. Peterson, Daran Rudnick, Cody F Creech, and Rodrigo Werle
Distribution of glyphosate-resistant Amaranthus spp. in Nebraska, Bruno C. Vieira, Spencer L. Samuelson, Guilherme S. Alves, Todd A. Gaines, Rodrigo Werle, and Greg Kruger
2017
Effect of Biochar Type and Size on in Vitro Rumen Fermentation of Orchard Grass Hay, Zach D. McFarlane, Phillip R. Myer, Emily R. Cope, Neil D. Evans, T. Carson Bone, Bryan E. Bliss, and J. Travis Mulliniks
A geospatial variable rate irrigation control scenario evaluation methodology based on mining root zone available water capacity, K. A. Miller, Joe Luck, Derek M. Heeren, T. Lo, Derrel Martin, and J. B. Barker
Beyond Precision Weed Control: A Model for True Integration, Stephen L. Young
Climate Dynamics, Invader Fitness, and Ecosystem Resistance in an Invasion-Factor Framework, Stephen L. Young, David R. Clements, and Antonio DiTommaso
2016
The Effect of Adjuvants at High Spray Pressures for Aerial Applications, Bradley K. Fritz, W. Clint Hoffmann, and Ryan S. Henry
Invasion during Extreme Weather: Success and Failure in a Temperate Perennial Grassland, James C. Han and Stephen L. Young
Spiders from multiple functional guilds are exposed to Bt-endotoxins in transgenic corn fields via prey and pollen consumption, Julie A. Peterson, John J. Obrycki, and James D. Harwood
Cattle Grazing Effects on Phragmites australis in Nebraska, Jerry D. Volesky, Stephen L. Young, and Karla H. Jenkins PAS
The Paper Trail: An Arid Connection & A Book of a Thousand Plants, Stephen L. Young and Peter Alpert
2015
Field Abundance and Performance of Hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) on Soybean Aphid, James O. Eckberg, Julie A. Peterson, Colin P. Borsh, Joe M. Kaser, Gregg A. Johnson, John C. Luhman, Donald L. Wyse, and George E. Heimpel
Physical and Biological Effects of Modified Polysorbate 20, Kevin Penfield, Bryan Young, Julie K. Young, Greg R. Kruger, Ryan Henry, and Greg Lindner
Corn residue stocking rate affects cattle performance but not subsequent grain yield, L. A. Stalker, H. Blanco-Canqui, Jennifer A. Gigax, A. L. McGee, T. M. Shaver, and S. J. van Donk
When an invasive plant fails to invade, Stephen L. Young
2014
Root Growth of Two Perennial Grass Types and Musk Thistle (Carduus nutans) in Temperate Grasslands of North America, Chengchou Han and Stephen L. Young
Effect of development system on growth and reproductive performance of beef heifers, H. A. Lardner, D. Damiran, S. Hendrick, K. Larson, and R. Funston
Bioeconomic factors of beef heifer maturity to consider when establishing criteria to optimally select and/or retain herd replacements, M. C. Stockton, R. K. Wilson, D. M. Feuz, L. A. Stalker, and R. N. Funston
Future Directions for Automated Weed Management in Precision Agriculture, Stephen L. Young, George Meyer, and Wayne Woldt
Introduction [to Automation: The Future of Weed Control in Cropping Systems]: Scope of the Problem—Rising Costs and Demand for Environmental Safety for Weed Control, Stephen L. Young, Francis J. Pierce, and Pete Nowak
2013
Late Gestation Supplementation of Beef Cows Differing in Body Condition Score: Effects on Cow and Calf Performance, D. W. Bohnert, L. A. Stalker, R. R. Mills, A. Nyman, S. J. Falck, and R. F. Cooke
Heifer calving date positively influences calf weaning weights through six parturitions, R. A. Cushman, L. K. Kill, Richard N. Funston, E. M. Mousel, and G.A. Perry
Ecology of Musk Thistle (Carduus nutans) Seed Germination for Grasslands of Temperate Climates, Chengchou Han and Stephen L. Young
Taxonomy and biogeography of the New Caledonian species of Xylopia L. (Annonaceae), David M. Johnson, Jérôme Munzinger, Julie A. Peterson, and Nancy A. Murray
Multiple Divergent ITS1 Copies Were Identified in Single Tomato Genome Using DGGE Analysis, Bo Liu and Frank Louws
Bacillus thuringiensis: Transgenic Crops, Julie A. Peterson, John J. Obrycki, and James D. Harwood
Dietary supplementation with pollen enhances survival and Collembola boosts fitness of a web-building spider, Jason M. Schmidt, Julie A. Peterson, Jonathan Lundgren, and James D. Harwood
A scan of the horizon indicates conservation is changing, but are conservation-related societies?, Stephen L. Young
Preface [to Automation: The Future of Weed Control in Cropping Systems], Stephen L. Young
Targeted and Microdose Chemical Applications, Stephen L. Young and D. K. Giles
2012
Effect of Growth Promotants on the Occurrence of Endogenous and Synthetic Steroid Hormones on Feedlot Soils and in Runoff from Beef Cattle Feeding Operations, Shannon L. Bartelt-Hunt, Daniel D. Snow, William L. Kranz, Terry L. Mader, Charles A. Shapiro, Simon van Donk, David P. Shelton, David Tarkalson, and Tian Zhang
Effect of Amount and Timing of Subsurface Drip Irrigation on Corn Yield, Simon J. van Donk, James L. Petersen, and Don R. Davison
Tillage and Crop Residue Removal Effects on Evaporation, Irrigation Requirements, and Yield, Simon van Donk and Norman L. Klocke
Effects Of Crop Residue Removal On Soil Water Content And Yield Of Deficit-Irrigated Soybean, Simon van Donk, Timothy M. Shaver, James L. Petersen, and Don Davison
Ecosystem Services: The Significance of Contributions by Invasive Plant Species, Stephen L. Young
True integrated weed management, Stephen L. Young
Precision and automation weed control technology, Stephen L. Young and George Meyer
2011
Feedlot Manure Handling and Application Strategies on Surface Runoff of Artificial Hormones Applied to Rowcrop Fields, Sagor Biswas, William L. Kranz, Shannon L. Bartelt-Hunt, Terry L. Mader, Charles A. Shapiro, David P. Shelton, Daniel D. Snow, David Tarkalson, Simon van Donk, Tian Zhang, and Steve Ensley
Heifer development systems: Dry-lot feeding compared with grazing dormant winter forage, Richard N. Funston and D. M. Larson
Interactions of transgenic Bacillus thuringiensis insecticidal crops with spiders (Araneae), Julie A. Peterson, Jonathan Lundgren, and James D. Harwood
CASE STUDY: The effects of maternal nutrition on steer progeny performance, A. F. Summers, K. H. Ramsay, and Richard N. Funston
APPLICATIONS OF WEPS AND SWEEP TO NON-AGRICULTURAL LANDS, John Tatarko, David G. Walker, and Simon van Donk
Corn Water Use and Yield for Various Limited Irrigation Treatments, Simon van Donk, Don Davison, and Jim Peterson
Invasive plant species as potential bioenergy producers and carbon contributors, Stephen L. Young, Gayathri Gopalakrishnan, and Deepak R. Keshwani
The Role of Light and Soil Moisture in Plant Community Resistance to Invasion by Yellow Starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis), Stephen L. Young, Guy B. Kyser, Jacob N. Barney, Victor P. Claassen, and Joseph M. DiTomaso
2010
Effects of maternal nutrition on conceptus growth and offspring performance: Implications for beef cattle production, Richard N. Funston, David M. Larson, and K. A. Vonnahme
Estrus Synchronization and Periconceptual Supplementation Affect the Profitability of a Replacement Heifer Enterprise, D. M. Larson, R. D. Richardson, K. H. Ramsay, and R. N. Funston
Pollen interception by linyphiid spiders in a corn agroecosystem: Implications for dietary diversification and risk-assessment, Julie A. Peterson, Susan Romero, and James D. Harwood
Price Discovery in Nebraska Cattle Markets, Matt Stockton, David A. Bessler, and Roger K. Wilson
Tillage and Crop Residue Affect Irrigation Requirements, Simon van Donk
Crop Residue Cover Effects On Evaporation, Soil Water Content, And Yield Of Deficit‐Irrigated Corn In West‐Central Nebraska, Simon van Donk, Derrel L. Martin, Suat Irmak, Steven R. Melvin, Jim Peterson, and Don Davison
Effect of Crop Residue on Soil Water Content and Yield of Deficit-Irrigated Corn and Soybean, Simon van Donk, Steven R. Melvin, James L. Petersen, and Don Davison
Effect of Crop Residue on Soil Water Content and Yield of Deficit-Irrigated Corn and Soybean, Simon van Donk, Steven R. Melvin, Jim Peterson, and Don Davison
Weed Control in Organic Cropping Systems, Stephen L. Young
What contributions are invasive plant species making to ecosystem services?, Stephen L. Young
2009
The Effect of Delaying Initial Feedlot Implant on Body Weight, Average Daily Gain, and Carcass Characteristics of Calf-Fed Steers, W. Griffin, D. C. Adams, and R. N. Funston
The Effect of Adjuvants, Pesticide Formulation, and Spray Nozzle Tips on Spray Droplet Size, Robert N. Klein, Jeffrey A. Golus, and Kelli L. Nelms
Extending Grazing In Heifer Development Systems Decreases Cost Without Compromising Production, D.M. Larson, Andrea S. Cupp, and Richard N. Funston
ESTROUS SYNCHRONIZATION INCREASES EARLY CALVING FREQUENCY, WHICH ENHANCES STEER PROGENY VALUE, D.M. Larson and Richard N. Funston
The Effects of Corn Coproduct Supplementation on Primiparous Cow Reproduction and Calf Performance, D. M. Larson and R. N. Funston
Post Weaning Management Of Heifer Calves Impacts Average Daily Gain And Feed Efficiency As Pregnant Heifers, D. M. Larson, Tonya L. Meyer, L. A. Stalker, and Richard N. Funston
Penstemon ‘Dark Towers’, Dale T. Lindgren and Daniel Schaaf
Penstemon ‘Sweet Joanne’, Dale T. Lindgren, Daniel Schaaf, and Kim Todd
Effect of Timing of a Deficit-Irrigation Allocation on Corn Evapotranspiration, Yield, Water Use Efficiency and Dry Mass, J. O. Payero, David D. Tarkalson, Suat Irmak, Don Davison, and James L. Petersen
Quantification of Bt-endotoxin exposure pathways in carabid food webs across multiple transgenic events, Julie A. Peterson, John J. Obrycki, and James D. Harwood
Effect of Nitrogen Application Timing on Corn Production Using Subsurface Drip Irrigation, David D. Tarkalson, Simon J. Van Donk, and James L. Petersen