Whether it's improving weed control, managing irrigation or staying ahead of market trends, Nebraska dry bean producers will have the opportunity to hear the latest research and recommendations from University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) experts during a webinar series beginning next week.
Nebraska Extension specialists and educators from the UNL Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center (PREEC) will kick off the 2026 Dry Edible Bean Webinar Series on Wednesday, July 22. The free series will highlight the latest dry bean research, production practices and economic insights for producers, industry professionals and anyone interested in dry bean production.
The webinars will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. MT:
- July 22: Does Group 15 Herbicide Choice and Timing Matter? — Nevin Lawrence, integrated weed management specialist
- July 29: Thrips in Dry Bean: Insecticide Efficacy, Variety Variations, and More — Pin-Chu Lai, extension entomologist
- Aug. 5: Edge AI Camera System for Weed, Disease, and Defoliation in Agriculture —Wei-Zhen Liang, biological systems engineering research assistant professor
- Aug. 12: On-Farm Research Update — John Thomas and Gary Stone, water and cropping systems extension educators
- Aug. 19: Irrigation Management for Dry Beans — Xin Qiao, irrigation management specialist
- Aug. 26: Dry Bean Breeding Activities in Nebraska — Carlos Urrea, dry bean breeding specialist
- Sept. 23: Ag Economy Insights for Producers — Jessica Groskopf, agricultural economist
The webinars are free, but advance registration is required to receive the webinar link. Recordings will be available the following day.
PREEC will also host a free Dry Bean Open House from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, in Scottsbluff. Attendees can enjoy a meal and visit research plots, educational displays and information booths while visiting with university specialists and researchers about current projects and dry bean production.
Participants are encouraged to register for the open house by calling 308-632-1230 to help with the meal count.
