From winter agronomy updates to hands-on pesticide recertification, the 2026 Nebraska Crop Production Clinics offer growers a statewide opportunity to sharpen management decisions ahead of the new season. The clinics feature live presentations and research updates tailored to regional crop issues and grower interests.
Sponsored by Nebraska Extension, the programs will be held on eight days throughout January, beginning Jan. 7 in the Panhandle and continuing east to the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead. The final clinic on Jan. 27 will be held in partnership with the Nebraska Agribusiness Association Expo and will include free admission to the Expo trade show.
2026 Clinic Dates and Locations:
- Wednesday, Jan. 7 — Hampton Inn, Scottsbluff
- Thursday, Jan. 8 — West Central Research, Extension and Education Center, 402 West State Farm Rd., North Platte
- Tuesday, Jan. 13* — Northeast Community College, 801 E. Benjamin Ave., Norfolk
- Wednesday, Jan. 14 — Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center, 1071 County Road G, Ithaca (near Mead)
- Friday, Jan. 16 — Holiday Inn Express, 4005 N. Sixth St., Beatrice
- Wednesday, Jan. 21 — Lochland Country Club, 601 W Lochland Rd., Hastings
- Thursday, Jan. 22* — Holthus Convention Center, 3130 Holen Ave., York
- Tuesday, Jan. 27* — with Nebraska Agri-Business Association Exposition, Younes Conference Center, 707 Talmadge St., Kearney
* Location includes second room with presentations on cropping systems, digital ag, agribusiness, and water and nutrient management.
Individual clinics will be customized to address topics specific to that area of the state, allowing attendees to engage with research-based information on the issues that may be faced locally.
Visit the Crop Production Clinics 2026 website for the most up-to-date information.
Registration is available online for each location.
Certified crop advisor credits will be available in crop production, nutrient management, integrated pest management, soil and water management.
Pesticide Applicator Recertification
The clinics will offer commercial and non-commercial pesticide applicators an opportunity to renew their licenses in the general standards, ag plant and demonstration/research categories.
The clinics are also a venue for private pesticide applicators to renew their licenses obtain a new license.
For more information, contact Joshua Villazana, clinics coordinator and Pesticide Safety Education Program coordinator, (402) 472-1632. Registration questions can be directed to Connie Hansen, (402) 472-8747.
