Nebraska LEAD Names Newest Class of 30 Fellows
September 8, 2017
Nebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) has named 30 new fellows to its two-year agricultural leadership development program. All are involved in production agriculture and/or agribusiness in Nebraska.
Pollinator Field Day Aug. 18 at Tekamah
August 10, 2017
Learn about the value of bees as pollinators and get up close and friendly with a hive (only if you choose to don a bee suit) at the Eastern Nebraska Pollinator Field Day Aug. 18 in Tekamah.
Soybean Management Field Days Aug. 8-11 at 4 Locations
July 27, 2017
The 19th annual Soybean Management Field Days will key in on how producers can manage operations to increase profits and better compete in a global economy. Speakers will look at effects of early season crop stress on production; insect, disease, and weed management challenges; impacts of new herbicide formulations, crop water use, and many other factors affecting yield this year.
View High-Tech Sensors in Action at Project SENSE Updates
July 20, 2017
Participants can view crop nitrogen sensors and high-clearance nitrogen equipment in action at Project SENSE update sessions at 5 sites this August.
New Research Quantifies the Dispersal of Glyphosate Resistance Trait Through Pollen-Mediated Gene Flow
May 18, 2017
The pollen-mediated gene flow was detected 38% to 54% at 0.1 meter distance and 5% to 9% at 50 meters, the highest distance tested in this study.
Nebraska Researchers on Multi-State Team to Study Psychology of Water Use
May 17, 2017
Six University of Nebraska researchers will join colleagues at Penn State University, Arizona State University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA/ARS) to develop a model for engaging communities and stakeholders around issues of sustainable water use. The project will help us better understand how farmers and other water users get information and make decisions about water usage in agriculture.
Find Nearby On-Farm Research Results More Quickly with New Website
April 26, 2017
A new tool on the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network website allows growers to click on a map of Nebraska to find out about research projects conducted on farms in their area.
Registration Open for National Irrigation Academy for Educators
March 31, 2017
Ag educators can learn about irrigation systems and related teaching curriculum at the 2017 Irrigation Agriculture Faculty Academy. The national conference, sponsored by the national Irrigation Foundation, will be held in Grand Island June 8-9.