Adrienne Snow

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Blog Posts
A farmer showing a case of aphid infestation in alfalfa
Aphid Trouble in Alfalfa? Here’s How to Stay Ahead This Season
Spring aphid pressure is back in Nevada alfalfa fields. Learn how to identify blue alfalfa aphid, assess economic thresholds, and take timely action using IPM strategies to protect your yield.
 Waaswa, A. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Blogs
strawberry root weevil
Home-Invading Weevils: Identification and Management
Weevils can be a nuisance when they invade your home and garden. While harmless to people and pets, they’re always frustrating. Learn how to identify, manage, and prevent weevil infestations with these practical tips.
 Waaswa, A. 2025, University of Nevada, Reno, Blogs
Salt on soil surface
Managing Soil Salinity: What Growers Need to Know
Seeing white crusts on your soil or stunted crops after irrigation? It may be a salt problem. This guide helps you identify if your soil is saline, sodic, or saline-sodic, interpret test results, and take the right steps to protect crop health and yield.
 Waaswa, A. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Blogs
Weak and thin alfalfa stand
Overseeding Options for Reviving Thin Alfalfa Stands
Worried about thinning alfalfa? Learn when and how to overseed with grasses, legumes, or cereals to boost yields, improve forage quality, and extend stand life. This guide breaks down options, planting rates, timing, harvest tips, and practical management considerations.
 Waaswa, A. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Blogs
Weak and thin alfalfa stand
Thinking of Planting Alfalfa into Alfalfa? Here's What You Need to Know
Thinking of planting alfalfa into an existing stand? Learn why it’s risky, when it might work, and better options to revive declining fields. This guide explains autotoxicity, seedling competition, and research-backed overseeding strategies.
 Waaswa, A. 2025, University of Nevada, Reno
Book Chapter(s)
Exploring the future of agriculture under climate change: the potentials of climate-smart agriculture among smallholder farmers in Kenya Waaswa, A., Abasiama-Arit Aniche, A., Nkurumwa, A. O., Kibe, A. M., & Kipkemoi, J. N. 2024, In: Leal Filho, W., Nagy, G.J., Ayal, D. (eds) Handbook of Nature-Based Solutions to Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change. Springer, Cham.
Journals
Adapting agriculture to climate change: institutional determinants of adoption of climate-smart agriculture among smallholder farmers in Kenya Waaswa, A., Oywaya Nkurumwa, A., Mwangi Kibe, A., & Ng’eno Kipkemoi, J. 2024, Cogent Food & Agriculture, 10(1).