2024 Women in Ag Conference Scheduled for August
July 1, 2024
This year's conference will feature presentations by Nebraska Extension and NRCS on pollinators and other beneficial insects, specialty crops and backyard farming, and animal husbandry, plus discussions on mental health and wellness.
April 30 Cover Crops Field Day Includes Tours and Research Updates
April 4, 2024
Attendees of the Cover Crops Field Day will learn about the N equivalence of cover crops, identifying species and understanding growth stages, and ways to incorporate cover crops to mitigate nitrate leaching in cornfields.
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.
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.
Application Cutoff for Natural Resource Conservation Funds Approaching
October 6, 2023
Farmers and ranchers interested in preventing erosion, improving soil health, conserving water and wildlife, or making other natural resource conservation improvements to their property are encouraged to apply.
Roots, Another Important Aspect of Cover Crops
September 19, 2023
Researchers involved in a UNL-USDA NRCS study on cover crops highlight the importance of species selection, as each type of cover crop has a unique root system that contributes differently to soil health.
Nebraska Soil Health School: A Success Story of Collaboration and Learning
September 12, 2023
During its inaugural year, the Nebraska Soil Health School educated more than 200 producers and ag industry stakeholders on the latest research and practices for healthy soils to increase crop productivity.
Don’t Miss UNL’s Haskell Ag Lab Soil Health School
July 13, 2023
The final 2023 Nebraska Soil Health School will be Aug. 1-2, featuring numerous speakers and hands-on activities, and free attendance for all participants.