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.
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.
Field Tours and More at the Annual P.A.R.T.T.
August 15, 2024
Attendance is free for the tours, which will feature presentations by UNL researchers on alternative crop production, nutrient management for sugarbeets and dry beans, university irrigation studies and more.
Bean Growers Day in Grant Scheduled for August
July 23, 2024
A new Nebraska Extension event, Bean Growers Day will focus on sharing research and industry updates on various dry bean production topics, including management of weeds, pests, irrigation and soil fertility.
Nebraska Extension Projects Look at Viability and Economics of Mint in Panhandle
July 2, 2024
UNL researchers are investigating the crop's ability to produce favorable yields in the Panhandle's semi-arid climate, with continued focus on determining an optimum fertilizer and application rate for mint production.
Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society to Host Annual Meeting in Scottsbluff
May 22, 2024
This year’s theme is “Tech Talks — Tech Walks,” focusing on various technologies, with tours planned at a local organic heritage seed farm and North Platte NRD's geothermal greenhouse.
2024 Nebraska Soil Health School has Successful Launch
May 9, 2024
The first Nebraska Soil Health School of the year was designed to provide potential management practices for producers in the Panhandle, with one focus being the practicalities of growing cover crops in semi-arid regions.
Construction on Canal Tunnels Could Begin Fall 2024
April 18, 2024
A contractor has been selected and work is now underway to begin construction on Tunnel No. 2's replacement, which will be similar to the old tunnel's design but with increased flow capacity.