Join us for the 2025 Nebraska Soil Health Conferences, where we will explore the latest advancements in soil health and sustainable agriculture. These two events promise to be informative and engaging, featuring a range of research presentations and discussions that are crucial for farmers, industry professionals, and anyone interested in enhancing soil health practices.

Central Nebraska Soil Health Conference

Jan. 29, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Adams County Fairgrounds, 947 S. Baltimore Ave., Hastings, Nebraska

Eastern Nebraska Soil Health Conference

Feb. 11, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
West Point Nielsen Community Center, 200 Anna Stalp Ave., West Point, Nebraska

All UNL Soil Health events include information from projects across the state, either on research or producers’ fields, empowering Nebraska producers with cutting-edge soil health practices.

Attendees can look forward to insightful research presentations covering vital topics such as crop-livestock integration systems, carbon sequestration, nitrogen management and water quality. We are excited to feature two distinguished keynote speakers:

Meagan Schipanski

Dr. Meagan Schipanski, an associate professor from Colorado State University, will discuss "Soil Health Principles, Practices, and Measurements: Lessons from the Higher and Drier Central Great Plains" at the Central Nebraska Conference.

Lisa Schulte Moore

Dr. Lisa Schulte Moore, a professor from Iowa State University, will present on "Striving Towards Climate-Smart Agriculture for the Corn Belt" at the Eastern Nebraska Conference.

These conferences will also include engaging discussions with farmers and a multi-sector panel focused on crop-livestock integrative systems and resources for cover crops. This is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow farmers, industry representatives, and students presenting their soil health projects through poster sessions.

Moreover, our exhibition area will host various industry partners, commercial labs, state agencies, and NGOs dedicated to climate-smart commodity programs. This is a unique chance to connect with key players in the field of soil health and sustainable agriculture.

Don’t miss out on these invaluable opportunities to learn and collaborate. Register now to secure your spot at the 2025 Nebraska Soil Health Conferences and be part of the movement toward sustainable agricultural practices in our state.

Important:

• Both conferences provide certified crop advisors with continuing education units (CEUs). 
• These are sponsored events, and registration is required. Capacity will be limited, so make sure you and your team register soon.

We hope you can join us!

For more information, contact:

• Carolina Córdova, PhD, UNL Soil Health Team co-leader, assistant professor and statewide soil health specialist
• Katja Koehler-Cole, UNL Soil Health Team co-leader, statewide soil health extension educator

2025 Organizing Committee:

• Ruby Collins and Todd Whitney (Extension Educator, Engagement Zone 4)
• TJ Prochaska (Extension Educator, Engagement Zone 7)
• Mailson Freire de Oliveira and Connor Biehler (Extension Educator, Engagement Zone 8)
• John Nelson (Extension Educator, Engagement Zone 9)
• Ron Seymour (Extension Educator, Engagement Zone 10)

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