Nebraska Extension Event

Man operating drone in field — Southwestern Nebraska producers — seize this opportunity Dec. 17-18 in Grant to network with experts, enhance your skills, and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of drone technology.

Drone Education Takes Off in Southwest Nebraska in December 2024

November 20, 2024

Get ready to take your drone knowledge to new heights — whether you're a farmer, ag professional, or aspiring drone pilot, these educational opportunities are designed to equip you with essential skills for success in this cutting-edge field.

Pulse of Ag Economy to be Highlight of 2024 Farmers and Ranchers College

November 19, 2024

Join renowned agriculture expert Dr. David Kohl on Dec. 3 in Bruning for an engaging program on navigating economic realities and future trends in the agricultural industry.

Wheat stem sawfly on wheat leaf — Featuring the latest research and unbiased insights on emerging methods, Nebraska Extension crop scouting clinics empower farmers to manage crops more efficiently and profitably, as early detection of pests lowers input costs, increases yield, and enhances their resiliency against crop production challenges like evolving pest pressures or unexpected weather changes.

Nebraska’s Notorious Crop Pests the Focus of Extension Scouting Clinic on Dec. 5

November 6, 2024

Unmask the source of your crop complications — attend extension's next crop scouting clinic in Grant to enhance your scouting expertise and thwart the efforts of wheat stem sawfly, bacterial leaf streak and more.

Woman works on taxes at desk — Sole proprietor farming businesses use IRS Schedule F, Profit or Loss from Farming to report income and expenses of the farming business. Schedule F can be used by partnerships, corporations, trusts and estates to report farming activities.

Introduction to Schedule F Workshop Scheduled in Mullen

September 26, 2024

Extension professionals will review basic tax information on filing a Schedule F, used by farmers and ranchers to report income and expenses of the business.

Barbwire fence near pasture — The Beginning Farmer and Rancher workshops offer valuable insight for individuals who are preparing to take over a family farm or ranch, or start a new venture in agriculture. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Workshop Offered in Valentine

September 26, 2024

This workshop is perfect for young farmers, ranchers and anyone interested in understanding their role in family operations.

Large group of people surround Nathan Mueller during live rainfall simulation — A crowd gathers around the USDA NRCS live rainfall simulator which demonstrates the outcome of different soil health practices, led by Nathan Meuller, USDA NRCS state soil health specialist, at the WCREEC Water, Crops and Soil Health Field Day on Sept. 5. (Photo by Bijesh Maharjan)

Nebraska Soil Health School: An Accomplishment of Goals Through Collaboration

September 25, 2024

The Nebraska Soil Health School successfully hosted its second annual series of programs across the state, educating over 600 stakeholders on innovative soil health practices.

Open pasture — Range in early June. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

Nebraska Extension Offering Workshop on Tax Planning for Farms and Ranches

September 13, 2024

The workshop will cover basic tax information on filing a Schedule F, used by farmers and ranchers to report income and expenses of the business.

Aerial photo of farm with a variety of plots — An older Google Earth photo of the Rogers Memorial Farm with several of the cover crop studies visible.

2024 Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day Kicks Off Sept. 17

September 11, 2024

The field day will feature demos and discussion on a wide array of cover crop and soil health practices by UNL faculty and extension professionals, including a statewide study on cover crop variety selection and performance.

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