This Week on N Field: 2026 Demo Plot in Valentine

May 15, 2026

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Nebraska Extension is using demonstration plots near Valentine to study forage growth, weed management and grazing opportunities throughout the 2026 growing season.

Nebraska Extension is tracking how a wide range of forage and pasture species are performing this season through demonstration plots near Valentine, offering an early look at establishment, nitrogen management and grazing potential under irrigated conditions. This episode of N Field Observations with Extension Educator Amy Timmerman highlights winter annuals, pasture establishment strategies and cover crop systems being evaluated on small-acreage plots, including winter wheat, triticale, oats, barley, peas and white clover. The project is also exploring weed management, nitrogen fixation and grazing opportunities ahead of a planned June field day.

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A product of Nebraska Extension, N Field Observations is a weekly podcast where UNL professionals share their field observations in brief segments, highlights specific topics and issues occurring in agriculture.

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