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Nipuna Chamara, a brown man with short black hair and square-framed glasses, sits in a white button-up looking at a laptop screen.

Winning contest entry shows AI's agricultural potential

April 8, 2026

USDA assistance programs for producers and landowners affected by recent wildfires in Nebraska will be covered during a webinar on April 15. Photo by Nebraska Forest Service/Flickr (Public Domain)

Webinar on USDA Wildfire Recovery Programs in Nebraska April 15

April 7, 2026

A windmill stands in a charred field in western Nebraska.

Nebraska Extension, UNMC partner to offer mental health support after wildfires

April 7, 2026

Nebraska Extension has published a new online labor guide to help farm and ranch employers navigate hiring, onboarding, employee development, retention and termination.

New Nebraska Ag Labor Guide Helps Employers Manage Farm and Ranch Employees

April 2, 2026

Grain bins and storage facility behind a green cornfield under a clear blue sky.

Nebraska March 1, 2026 Grain Stocks

April 1, 2026

Young soybean plants emerging in rows across a field, with small green leaves and bare soil visible between rows.

Nebraska 2026 Prospective Plantings

March 31, 2026

A large expanse of scorched pasture with a lone windmill in the distance

Nebraska Extension and USDA Partners Set April Wildfire Recovery Informational Meetings for Farmers and Ranchers

March 31, 2026

A rainbow forms over an irrigation pivot in a grain field, with a blue sky in the background.

Study highlights role of risk attitudes in crop insurance outcomes

March 31, 2026

wildfire burning prairie grass

USDA Disaster Assistance for Nebraska Producers Impacted by Wildfire

March 30, 2026

Map of U.S. seasonal drought outlook showing drought persisting across much of the West and central Plains through June 2026.

Drought Outlook Raises Concerns for 2026 Growing Season

March 24, 2026

Frost-covered winter wheat leaves at early growth stage with overlay text reading “Winter Wheat: The Third Crop” and podcast availability icons.

WildAg Podcast: Winter Wheat, the Third Crop

March 20, 2026

Nebraska LEAD Class 43 Fellows celebrate their graduation after completing the two-year leadership development program. With their completion, the Nebraska LEAD Program now boasts more than 1,200 alumni dedicated to strengthening Nebraska’s agricultural industry and rural communities.

Nebraska LEAD Program Class 43 Graduates Recognized at Annual Banquet

March 18, 2026

An aerial photo of an irrigation system watering a cornfield.

Nebraska ag land values decline for second consecutive year

March 18, 2026

Cattle standing in a lush green forage field with a center pivot irrigation system visible in the background.

Extension Webinar to Address Annual Forage Options Under Irrigation for Grazing and Feed

March 17, 2026

Christine Barta (center, in gray sweatshirt) leads a tour through gardens on East Campus.

Barta stokes youth curiosity in plant careers

March 17, 2026

Agricultural Economics Announces 2026 Outstanding Alumni and Service Award Winners

March 11, 2026