IANR Summit Highlights Water, Nutrient Management Innovations
April 4, 2024
Ag researchers and industry stakeholders gathered in March to discuss the latest in water and nutrient research, technology, water quality concerns in Nebraska, and more.
Soil Health Gap Project Setting Up Baselines and Schools for Ag Producers
March 29, 2024
USDA NRCS is partnering with Nebraska Extension on research and grower outreach to encourage adoption of soil health strategies in Nebraska.
TAPS: A Year of Surprising Results
March 14, 2024
TAPS leaders discuss the effect of the many different strategies and decisions made in the 2023 contest in the wake of hail damage and a declining corn market.
Nebraska Extension Hosting First Nebraska Sprayer Drone Conference on March 28
March 14, 2024
This one-day event will provide participants an opportunity to interact with fellow sprayer drone enthusiasts and learn the necessary steps to enter the sprayer drone arena.
Thompson Discusses New Nitrogen Management Tool on RFD-TV
March 12, 2024
Nebraska Extension Educator Laura Thompson shares insights on how UNL's new nitrogen tool will help farmers determine fertilizer needs for their operation and find more success in their overall farm management goals.
Dryland Cropping Systems to be Focus of Upcoming Nebraska Soil Health School
March 11, 2024
The first Nebraska Soil Health School of 2024 will feature presentations on the impact of tillage, biochar and cover crops, soil health measurement and carbon markets, and more.
![The NFarms initiative at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center will be a test bed for new technologies, as well as platforms to help farmers better harness data. The initiative also will develop innovative decision-making tools that producers can use for efficient field management. Nate Thorson, the program’s research manager, brings experience with both agricultural production systems and software design to the platform. (Photo by Deloris Pittman) Nate Thorson stands beside screen displaying ag software](https://cropwatch.unl.edu/styles/large/public/images/hero/2024/2024-02-16-nfarms.jpg?itok=1i5xYOEO)
NFarms Research Will Bring Precision Ag Innovations to Producers
February 14, 2024
The new NFarms facility, to be constructed at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center, will be a test bed for new technologies, as well as platforms to help farmers better harness data.
Entomologist Leaves Humid Climates Behind for Semi-arid Plains
February 1, 2024
Dr. Pin-Chu Lai joined the university's faculty in January as the Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center's new entomologist and Nebraska Extension specialist.