Drought Center Creates Tool That Could Help Detect Emerging Impacts by Tracking News
November 16, 2021
The experiential Media Drought Index (MDI) may help detect emerging drought impacts through an automated news search and mapping system.
University to Host Soil Health Summit on Nov. 19
November 11, 2021
Numerous Husker faculty members will discuss biological, chemical, environmental and physical properties of soil, as well as conservation strategies and producer practices. Deadline to register for the free summit is Friday, Nov. 12.
Virtual 2020 Nebraska Soybean Day & Machinery Expo Set for Dec. 17
December 3, 2020
The Virtual 2020 Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo will assist soybean growers in planning for next year’s growing season. Growers should expect discussion on the challenges of the past year and a focus on making the new year profitable.
Women Managing Ag Land Conference, Now Virtual, is Dec. 2
November 19, 2020
The upcoming Women Managing Ag Land Conference will now be a be completely virtual experience. The event is still set for Dec. 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Central Time.
Nebraska Groundwater Levels Rise Following Wet Year
April 22, 2020
Groundwater levels across much of Nebraska continue to rebound from the historic 2012 drought, according to the 2019 Groundwater-Level Monitoring Report.
Nebraska On-Farm Research Network Publishes Results of 2019 Farmer-conducted Research
April 7, 2020
Results from the 2019 studies, as well as from studies from previous years, are now available online.
New Research Links Gene Found in Wild Wheat to Drought Tolerance in Cultivated Wheat
March 26, 2020
New research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has led to the discovery of a novel gene that improves drought adaptation in wheat — a breakthrough that could contribute to increased world food security.
Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference is Feb. 20-21
January 14, 2020
The annual Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference will celebrate 35 years Feb. 20 and 21 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Kearney.