Person using a tablet while inspecting corn plants in a field, illustrating pesticide application certification training and modern crop management.

Pesticide Applicator Certification Training in 2026

Whether you prefer face-to-face instruction or online learning, Nebraska Extension will offer multiple pesticide applicator certification and recertification options across Nebraska in 2026.

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Farmer applies pesticide to soybean crop near dusk during spring

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Extension Highlights 2025 Yield Results from Nebraska Soybean Pest Study

White pesticide jug sits in young corn field

Endangered Species Act in Nebraska: Runoff and Erosion Mitigation, Part 2

Recent Articles

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Practical Manure Management Tips for Small Farms: Protecting Water, Soil and Community

Published: January 9, 2026

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Pasture and Forage Minute: Pros and Cons of Drones, 2025 Season Review

Published: January 9, 2026

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Weather Update: Winter Starting to Return

Published: January 8, 2026

Round hay bale sitting in a harvested field in late fall, illustrating stored forage supplies for livestock feeding during winter.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Final Hay Inventory, 1099s for Taxes

Published: January 5, 2026

Center pivot chemigation system applying irrigation in a Nebraska field, with a fertilizer tank in the foreground and “Chemigation Certification 2026” banner above.

Chemigation Certification Training in 2026

Published: December 18, 2025

A beef cow stands in a snow-covered field with corn residue visible, illustrating winter grazing conditions following corn harvest.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Record-Keeping for Taxes, Cornstalk Quality After Weathering

Published: December 15, 2025

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Endangered Species Act: What Growers Need to Know

In a new three-part series, University of Nebraska researchers offer guidance to Nebraska applicators on meeting Endangered Species Act requirements in 2026.

— Part 1: Crop Protection Program Requirements
— Part 2: Runoff and Erosion Mitigation
— Part 3: Ecological Spray Drift Buffers

Person holding an unmarked pesticide container in an early-season cornfield, illustrating herbicide planning and compliance requirements.

Extension Programs & Events

Connect with local extension educators, get the latest research on crop production and pest management, and earn CEUs, applicator certifications and more through Nebraska Extension’s winter programs.

Upcoming events:

— 2026 Crop Production Clinics
— Pesticide Applicator Certification Training
— Chemigation Certification Training
— Soil Health Conference
— PEST Academy

Nitrogen for Corn 101

Balancing crop demand with input costs is never easy. This new article series breaks down the latest research and recommendations so you can apply N with confidence.

— Detecting N Stress
— 1.2 lb N Per Bushel — Where Did That Come From?
— EONR — Does it Exist?
— Determining N Credits
— Fall N Application — Still OK?
— Using Precision Agriculture and Sensor Technologies to Boost Profits