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Specialty Crops

Farmer kneeling in a pasture examining a soil and root sample, with a shovel in the ground and cattle grazing in the background.

June 26, 2025

Empowering Producers: NRCS Conservation Programs Enhance Soil Health Across Nebraska

By Carolina Córdova - Department of Agronomy and Horticulture Assistant Professor and Statewide Soil Health Specialist, Jami Thoene - NRCS-NE Outreach Coordinator

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March 9, 2016

NDA Seeks Proposals for Specialty Crop Grants

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April 12, 2016

Weed Management in Speciality Crops Focus of Panhandle Seminar

By David Ostdiek - Former Communications Specialist, Panhandle REC, Nevin Lawrence - Integrated Weed Management Specialist

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April 21, 2017

NDA: Farmers, Pesticide Applicators Encouraged To Help Protect Sensitive Specialty Crops

By Nebraska Department of Agriculture News Release

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February 2, 2018

Feb. 9 Deadline for NDA Specialty Crop Grants

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November 5, 2018

UNL, NDA Receive Grants for Specialty Crop Research

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January 11, 2019

NDA Specialty Crop Grant Proposals Due Jan. 31

By NDA News Release

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January 19, 2022

Proposals for 2022 Specialty Crop Projects Due Jan. 31

By Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) News Release

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April 19, 2022

NDA Encourages Pesticide Applicators, Specialty Crop Growers and Beekeepers to Work Together to Protect Crops

By Nebraska Department of Agriculture News Release

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January 13, 2023

Proposals for 2023 Specialty Crop Projects Due Jan. 31

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March 31, 2023

Online Mapping Service Connects Specialty Crop Growers, Pesticide Applicators and Beekeepers to Protect Sensitive Crops, Pollinators

By NDA News Release

Dry bean field in Nebraska Panhandle

September 1, 2023

USDA Announces Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Funding Awarded to Nebraska

By USDA News Release