The Fremont Corn Expo Returns for 2023
January 5, 2023
After a two-year hiatus, the Fremont Corn Expo will return on Jan. 26, bringing Nebraska farmers the opportunity to hone their corn production and marketing strategies for 2023.
Nebraska Extension Weed Science School on Nov. 9 Near Mead
October 13, 2022
University and industry speakers will address current weed science issues and recommendations for improving herbicide applications for management of herbicide-resistant weeds.
Crop Insurance Workshop Oct. 19 in Grand Island
September 22, 2022
Topics covered during the daylong workshop will include livestock risk protection, expectations for the 2023 Farm Bill, outlooks for crop and livestock markets, how crop insurance fraud is investigated, macroeconomic trends and climate trends.
2022 Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day
September 8, 2022
This year's field day will feature a new statewide study evaluating cover crop variety selection and performance, on-site examinations of soil from a long-term tillage study and more.
2022 Southeast Nebraska Alfalfa and Wheat Expo on Sept. 1
August 18, 2022
The second annual expo will feature extension insights on a wide array of alfalfa and winter wheat concerns — variety recommendations, underseeding red clover, cost-share programs, and research on pest, disease and irrigation management.
WCREEC Set to Host Annual Water and Crops Field Day
August 10, 2022
This year’s sessions will feature in-field soil health trial demos, a producer panel on current ag challenges like global supply chain issues, plus expert insights into the future on fertilizer and ag chemical availability for next year.
Explore New Research and Technology at Panhandle Tour Aug. 23
August 10, 2022
Free to attend, the field day includes plot tours that will highlight research on pulse crops, sensor-based irrigation, breeding program and white mold updates for dry beans, and pest management in sunflowers.
Nebraska Extension Provides In-field Training in August on Corn and Soybean Production
August 5, 2022
Eight CCA credits have been approved for this year's clinics, which will feature the latest research on crop genetics, irrigation, insect and weed management, plant pathology, soil fertility and live on-site plot demos.