NCIA a Longtime Partner with Nebraska Growers for Seed Certification
July 2, 2024
When Nebraska farmers see a seed bag marked with the blue tag from NCIA, they have the assurance that the seed has met the standards for germination, purity and variety identity.
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.
Heuermann Lecture Panel Touts Nebraska’s Ag Tech Strength
June 13, 2024
The lecture highlighted Nebraska’s strengths in ag tech, including diverse startups, increased venture capital, and large-scale strategic investments enabling research innovations.
Northern Plains Farm Labor Report for April 2024
June 11, 2024
The number of farm workers in Nebraska has remained unchanged since 2023.
Registration Open for 2024 Youth Crop Scouting Competition
May 15, 2024
The top three teams of the 2024 crop scouting competition will receive cash prizes, and the top two teams will advance onto regionals.
U.S. Paves Way for UN to Declare 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer
May 15, 2024
The worldwide observance will call attention to the vital role that women play in global food and agricultural production, as well as raise awareness of the unique challenges they face in the ag industry.
Strategies to Minimize Compaction During Wet Spring Conditions
May 15, 2024
Insights on how wet field conditions affect compaction and ways to mitigate compaction when field work can't be delayed.
USDA Seeks Feedback from Producers about 2024 Crops, Stocks, Inventories and Values
May 14, 2024
Producers are encouraged to provide information on planted and harvested acreage, including acreage for biotech crops, and grain stocks, to aid NASS in determining the national supply of commodities for the 2024 crop year.