Greater Quad County On-Farm Research

The Quad County On-Farm Research Group combines the efforts of producers and Extension Educators in Clay, Fillmore, Hamilton, York and surrounding counties to pool resources and take advantage of the research potential that exists on the farm.

The projects take advantage of technology such as yield monitors and weigh wagons to collect data from replicated research plots. By pooling data over many sites, the power of the research is amplified! The group also gives producers an opportunity to find answers to questions not currently under research in Nebraska and it allows for testing of University findings on local farms.

Each year research projects are selected by the group and participating producers. The goal is to have one study that is conducted by all of the members.

Members' equipment is used to establish, manage, and harvest field-size research comparisons. Producers, consultants, and educators monitor the fields and record relevant data. University personnel analyze results and the information is shared in group meetings.

Educational tours, field days and planning sessions are conducted periodically.

Contact Information

Clay County:  Jenny Rees
111 W Fairfield
Clay Center, NE 68933-1499
Phone: 402-762-3644
Fax: 402-762-3600
Email: jrees2@unl.edu

Hamilton County:  Jim Schneider
P.O. Box 308
Aurora, NE 68818-0308
Phone: 402-694-6174
Fax: 402-694-6175
Email: jschneider7@unl.edu

Fillmore County:  Brandy VanDeWalle
972 G St.
Geneva, NE 68361-2005
Phone: 402-759-3712
Fax: 402-759-3764
Email: bvandewalle2@unl.edu

York County:  Gary Zoubek
2345 Nebraska Aveune
York, NE 68467-1104
Phone: 402-362-5508
Fax: 402-362-5509
Email: gzoubek1@unl.edu