![Franz inspects one of the cosmic ray neutron sensors at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center. The sensors' readings indicate soil moisture levels. Solar flares, such as those that produced the auroras in Nebraska on May 10-11, trigger electromagnetic interference in the sensors' readings. UNL has taken steps to correct the distortions and ensure data reliability. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication and Marketing) Man stands near equipment in field](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/2024-08-16-soil-moisture-hydrology.jpg?itok=LqsW2ugO)
Husker Projects Advance Study of Soil Moisture, Hydrology
August 14, 2024
UNL has installed a neutron monitor — the third of its kind in the U.S. — to improve the accuracy of soil moisture readings by correcting data affected by solar activity, which is crucial for agriculture and climate monitoring.
Don’t Miss Nebraska’s Only Agricultural Drone Conferences on Aug. 14 and 15
August 13, 2024
Keynote speakers for the conferences will be Jonathan Rupprecht, presenting information on the law system for unmanned aircrafts, and Steve Li, who will address efficacy of spray drone applications and mitigating drift.
University to Host National Conference on Ag Data Network Creation
August 2, 2024
Conference presentations will cover a wide range of topics regarding the creation of national ag data repositories, including producer needs, privacy protection and open-source web tools.
Nebraska is the Epicenter for Agricultural Drone Conferences in August 2024
August 2, 2024
Two days of conferences hosted mid-month in North Platte will feature insights from drone industry experts and practitioners across the world, with live demos and exhibit booths.
2024 Family Field Day at Haskell Ag Lab
August 1, 2024
The field day will have a variety of activities for families, including presentations and demos on farm safety, rockets, STEM activities, grain bin safety, precision ag, archery, and horticulture.
Analysis, Summarization and Interpretation of Plant Breeding Data Workshop Aug. 6-8
July 11, 2024
The focus of this workshop will be on the practical aspects of managing data and performing mixed model analyses, and participants are encouraged to bring their own datasets to explore options.
Nebraska Extension Offers Dual Meetings on Agriculture Drones in August 2024
June 20, 2024
Two back-to-back drone conferences in August will give producers the opportunity to see live demos and hear important information about regulations, spray drone applications and more.
Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Prep Course Continues Throughout the Summer
June 19, 2024
There are four remaining sessions for Nebraska Extension's summer drone pilot test prep course, which prepares producers to pass the FAA exam and earn a remote pilot certification.