John Mick
@micksterbrau
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Stationary engine lover. Sorghum syrup enthusiast. Antique farm equipment addict. Spirituality explorer. Father of six pole vaulters. Part-time agronomist.
South Central Nebraska
Joined January 2010
My son was a benchwarmer for various sports at his school for several years. He was super diligent and worked hard, but we didn’t have the body mass or the hand-eye coordination to be successful in sports like football or Lacross. Three years ago, the cross-country coach
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Harvest 2025 has started. I can confirm fungicides paid big time like we thought. Not a true comparison but on this creek field where pilot couldn’t get close, conservatively it was 20 bushel better and 3 points wetter. Dryland Saline Co NE. 26.5% avg moisture.
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August 10th Wind Storm Customer Meeting in Ruskin. Helping growers find answers agronomically and at harvest following 90mph wind damage. @LandMarkImp @micksterbrau @PioneerSeeds
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Upcoming informational Storm Response meetings with Pioneer and Landmark Implement this week. Wednesday 9am Davenport, 1pm Bruning. Thursday 9am Hardy. Friday 9am Hebron. All meetings at local Pioneer Seed Warehouses. @micksterbrau @LandMarkImp @PioneerSeeds
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The road to 2026 starts here. 🌽 100 years in the making. See how it started: https://t.co/DbCZZVv0Fc
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4th and final installment of the 2025 @PioneerSeeds WBCW moth trap network. Big decrease in some areas this week. @micksterbrau @PetersonInsects @jenreesources @GBathen @wells_kent
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Week #3 installment of the @PioneerSeeds WBCW trap network. Scouting is still important some big numbers added this week!@micksterbrau @jenreesources @PetersonInsects @GBathen @wells_kent
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They're here. Reports of white mold mushrooms are coming in from around the state. Chances to manage are running out.
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@PioneerSeeds Nebraska WBCW Moth Trap Network Report Week #2 - More reason to be scouting in addition to the updated disease maps. @micksterbrau @jenreesources @PetersonInsects @GBathen @wardynmi @NateKeep
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Nemaha, Otoe, and Johnson counties Nebraska will be shaded red shortly. If bringing or sending samples in for confirmation, results can be available in 10 minutes or less
(Sigh) True story. Southern rust snuck n - confirmed today in Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa. It's barely starting and we recommend scouting (for it and tar spot n eastern Nebraska). https://t.co/mRI0ZHjhKb Common rust looks like Southern. Send samples @UNLPlantClinic @UNLExtension
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Those #PeskyPustules are continuing their tour of Nebraska… Southern rust confirmed in Colfax county as well. @corndisease @tjcksn @UNLExtension
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Haste makes waste, and I neglected to mention that Southern Rust of corn was the disease found in Cass co, NE
@tjcksn @UNL_CropWatch Please allow me to reintroduce myself… those #PeskyPustules have made it to Cass county, NE. Very low incidence in the field. Bring a sample by the P&PDC to confirm southern rust vs common rust.
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@tjcksn @UNL_CropWatch Please allow me to reintroduce myself… those #PeskyPustules have made it to Cass county, NE. Very low incidence in the field. Bring a sample by the P&PDC to confirm southern rust vs common rust.
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It's peak white mold infection season in Nebraska and the 30 day precip is at 200-400%+ in high risk areas. Consider management now if you have a history of white mold. Video: https://t.co/85ppb20U96
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Nebraska @PioneerSeeds Sales Rep WBCW moth trapping network is already showing some hot spots in areas. Report #1 @PetersonInsects @jenreesources @micksterbrau @GBathen @wells_kent @wardynmi @NateKeep
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Fungicide decision time. I have struggled for the past 15 years scouting for disease at VT and making an accurate prediction of ROI for fungicide applications. It's nearly impossible. The issue is the "latent" period of corn disease. That is the time the infection takes place
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If you have a history of white mold, R2 is a good target for management in beans.
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