Nebraska Extension Event

Nebraska farmer Joe Birkel on the benefits of on-farm research

Growers Statewide to Share On-Farm Research

January 28, 2019
More than 70 farmer-led, on-farm research projects on products, practices, and new technologies impacting farm productivity and profitability will be featured at the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network meetings this February.

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Field of wheat

Save the Dates: Wheat and Small Grain Field Days

January 28, 2019
Dates for the University of Nebraska Wheat and Small Grains Field Days have been set for mid-June in eastern and western Nebraska.

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Wilber Crop Clinic February 8

January 24, 2019
Cutting edge, research-based information will be the focus of this regional clinic for farmers and agri-business.

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A field of cover crops

Nebraska Cover Crop and Soil Health Conference Set for Feb. 14

January 11, 2019
Soil health "rock stars" are on the speaker line-up for the February 14 Nebraska Cover Crop Conference. It's free, but seats are limited and registration is required.

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Extension Workshop Focuses on Grain Marketing: Dollar and Cents

January 11, 2019
“Grain Marketing: Dollar and Cents,” a two-day, in-depth, hands-on workshop, will be offered at three sites this winter to help row-crop farmers create effective grain marketing plans specific to their operation and financial condition.

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Cover crop field trial

Conference Offers Information, Answers for Today’s Farming Challenges

January 11, 2019
Managing today’s weed challenges, integrating cover crops, and identifying and controlling new pest threats are among the featured topics at the Nebraska Crop Management Conference Jan. 28-29 in Kearney. Day-of, walk-in registrations will be accepted.

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Land application of manure with a solid manure spreader (Photo by Robb Meinen, Pennsylvania State University)
Land application of manure with a solid manure spreader (Photo by Robb Meinen, Pennsylvania State University)

Manure Land Application Training at 8 Sites

January 3, 2019
Turning manure nutrients into better crop yields while protecting the environment will be the focus of eight Nebraska Extension workshops being held across the state this February.

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Grain sorghum

2019 Sorghum Symposium Jan. 24

December 19, 2018
This farmer-focused educational program will provide timely information to help sorghum farmers make confident, informed production and management decisions for the 2019 cropping season.

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