This Week on N Field: Precision Sprayer Part 2
June 13, 2024
Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala goes into depth on the advantages of the new John Deere precision sprayer's dual tank system.
![Jordyn Bader discusses her work with the ag-tech startup Marble Technologies during the Heuermann Lecture on May 29. She was part of a panel of ag-tech entrepreneurs that also included (from left) Shane Forney of Sentinel Fertigation; Chad Johnson of Grain Weevil; Jacob Hansen of ALA Engineering; and Jessica Korinek of Nave Analytics. (Photo by Cara Pesek, IANR Media) Woman stands in front of panel sitting on stage](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/2024-06-014-heuermann-lecture.jpg?itok=OdI1SaU0)
Heuermann Lecture Panel Touts Nebraska’s Ag Tech Strength
June 13, 2024
The lecture highlighted Nebraska’s strengths in ag tech, including diverse startups, increased venture capital, and large-scale strategic investments enabling research innovations.
This Week on N Field: Precision Sprayer
June 7, 2024
Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala shares details about a new John Deere precision sprayer, which has the ability to detect weeds and spray herbicide in real-time.
Nebraska Extension Offers Part 107 Drone Test Prep Courses for Summer 2024
May 16, 2024
The second round of prep courses offered by extension this year, Part 107 will prepare producers to pass the FAA exam and earn a remote pilot certification for commercial use of drones on ag operations.
May 29 Heuermann Lecture Symposium to Focus on Ag Tech Opportunities
May 14, 2024
The public is invited to hear discussion by numerous innovative companies on revolutionary new and emerging technologies for the ag industry at the next Heuermann Lecture, which is free to attend and will be livestreamed.
Campus Leaders, Students Meet with U.S. Ag Secretary During Visit
April 11, 2024
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack visited Nebraska in late March to discuss the future of agriculture with farmers, ag industry stakeholders, and University of Nebraska administrators and students.
Pasture and Forage Minute: Drones for Livestock Management, Drought Recovery
April 9, 2024
This week, extension educators weigh in on the pros and cons of drone use for livestock producers, and considerations for drought-damaged pastures and controlling winter annual weeds in alfalfa.
![Jamie Lahowetz manages the High Plains Regional Climate Center’s Automated Weather Data Network, which collects and processes a range of climate data across a six-state region. The center, affiliated with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, is operated by the School of Natural Resources at Nebraska. (Photo by Ryan Soderlin, University of Nebraska at Omaha) Jamie Lahowetz standing in front of trees](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/2024-04-05-wind-tool.jpg?itok=BDQcACjZ)
Climate Center’s Online Tool Strengthens Understanding of Wind Trends
April 4, 2024
A new online wind climatology tool provides detailed wind data for any location in Nebraska, which will have practical, valuable applications for the agriculture industry, energy sector and emergency services.