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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.

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Nebraska LEAD Program Class 43 Graduates Recognized at Annual Banquet

March 18, 2026

An aerial photo of an irrigation system watering a cornfield.

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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

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Yeutter mini course helps students understand real-world trade negotiations

March 17, 2026

Farmer standing in a corn field using a smartphone near a center pivot irrigation system at sunset with ACREE and Nebraska Extension logos.

March 16, 2026

Register Now for ACREE: Nebraska’s Free Irrigation Scheduling App Is Ready for the 2026 Season

By Shuhua Xie - Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Biological Systems Engineering, Joseph Oboamah - Graduate Student, Xin Qiao - Irrigation and Water Management Specialist, Gary Stone - Extension Educator

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Agricultural Economics Announces 2026 Outstanding Alumni and Service Award Winners

March 11, 2026

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GTAP network gives faculty, students new opportunities for policy-focused economic analysis

March 11, 2026

Map of Nebraska showing widespread below-normal seasonal snowfall as of March 5, 2026.

Second Tuesday at 9: Warm Winter, Expanding Drought and Nebraska’s Spring Outlook

March 6, 2026