Nebraska On-Farm Research Network

Adam Leise mugshot — Adam Leise, the new Nebraska On-Farm Research Network director, began his duties in the fall of 2024.

Adam Leise Appointed as New Director of Nebraska On-Farm Research Network

November 7, 2024

A native Nebraskan, Leise has a lifelong background in agriculture and specializes in weed science. He began his duties as the OFRN director this fall.

Trent Benzel, left, Steve Benzel and Michael Ann Relka stand with plaques — Trent Benzel, left, Steve Benzel and Michael Ann Relka were co-recipients of PREEC’s 2024 Outstanding Service to the Panhandle Agriculture award. Not pictured: Carl Benzel. (Photo by Chabella Guzman)

PREEC Recognizes Farmers and Agriculturalist at Annual P.A.R.T.T.

September 13, 2024

Michael Ann Relka and the Benzel family were honored for their outstanding contributions to Panhandle agriculture, highlighting their efforts in sugarbeet cultivation, community education, and on-farm research innovations.

2023 Research Results book on top of soil — Nebraska On-Farm Research Network's 2023 Research Results book is now available online for free download.

Nebraska On-Farm Research Network Releases 2023 Research Results Publication

April 25, 2024

Studies in the 2023 Research Results book cover various topics, including crop production, fertility and soil management, non-traditional products, cover crops, crop protection and equipment.

Extension educators interact with public during 2023 update meeting — Free to attend, the Annual Results Update meetings will provide Nebraskans the opportunity to hear on-farm research insights from the producers who conducted projects throughout 2023, as well as connect with Nebraska Extension educators.

Nebraska On-Farm Research Network Concludes Annual Results Update Meetings

February 26, 2024

The Nebraska On-Farm Research Network's final 2024 Results Update meetings will take place on Feb. 27 in York, and Feb. 28 in Kearney.

Attendees chat at table during 2023 meeting — Free to attend, the Annual Results Update meetings will provide Nebraskans the opportunity to hear on-farm research insights from the producers who conducted projects throughout 2023, as well as connect with Nebraska Extension educators.

Nebraska On-Farm Research Network Hosts 2024 Annual Results Update Meetings

January 29, 2024

The meetings will be hosted in five cities across Nebraska starting in mid-February, with free attendance and a complimentary 2023 Research Results book for all who attend.

Gary Stone kneeling in field counting beans — Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone counts bean loss after a combine has passed during harvest of an on-farm research study field in Alliance, Nebraska.

Harvest Brings in Second Year of an On-Farm Research Project

November 2, 2023

An Alliance-based farmer recently finished his second season of research on the harvest management tool Pod Ceal, and his results will be revealed at the annual On-Farm Research Update meetings in early 2024.

Growing Results: Pivot Bio Proven 40

October 18, 2023

An on-farm study in Dawson County is evaluating the impact of Pivot Bio's Proven 40 across a range of nitrogen rates.

Harvester in soybean field — Combine calibration is a crucial step for keeping grain losses at acceptable levels.

How to Estimate Harvest Losses in Soybean and Corn Fields

October 5, 2023

Knowing where grain losses occur is key to keeping them as low as possible — in this article, extension educators review how to calculate pre-harvest and at-harvest grain losses to determine the source.