Cody Creech presentation in-field
The Feb. 9 meeting will provide a look at agricultural research in the region. Field days, like this virtually-hosted one in 2020, also share information from HPAL research.

Annual High Plains Ag Lab Research Update is Feb. 9 at Sidney

February 2, 2022
The latest HPAL research to be highlighted in this year's meeting includes proso millet breeding, spring and winter pea variety testing results, winter wheat nitrogen fertility management, factors affecting sunflower yield and more.

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Third Annual Panhandle Soil Health Workshop March 2 in Bridgeport

February 2, 2022
Speakers from UNL and other academic institutions, as well as the USDA NRCS will present information on soil health, soil health programs and management practices that affect soil health in the region.

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Growers Invited to Prairie STRIPS Virtual Learning Circle

February 2, 2022
Participants will learn more about native prairie and the potential ways it can benefit a farm's viability while restoring landscapes, and connect with other growers and resource providers.

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A spring pasture mix of oats and ryegrass. (Photo by Jerry Volesky)

Pasture and Forage Minute: Planning Spring Annual Forages, Cereal Silage

January 31, 2022
Extension educators discuss considerations for spring annual forages in Nebraska and optimum timing of cereal grain crop harvest for silage.

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FarmBits Podcast: Serving Farmers Autonomously with Sabanto

January 31, 2022
Craig Rupp, CEO of Sabanto Ag, discusses Sabanto's autonomous machinery platform and other related topics, such as the meaning of full-stack autonomy and why Farming-as-a-Service (FaaS) is a viable model for implementing autonomy.

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Windbreak in field
Now through April, USDA NASS will survey Nebraska farmers and ranchers about agroforestry practices they may use on their land, including windbreaks, silvopasture, riparian forest buffers, alley cropping, forest farming and multi-story cropping.

USDA NASS to Conduct First-ever Agroforestry Survey

January 31, 2022
Now through April 5, approximately 200 farmers and ranchers in Nebraska will be surveyed about their agroforestry practices.

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USDA to Measure Financial Well-Being of Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers

January 31, 2022
The survey asks producers to provide in-depth information about their operating revenues, production costs and household characteristics.

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Chemigation equipment

Chemigation Certification Training Set in Scottsbluff, Sidney, Bridgeport, Alliance

January 27, 2022
In addition to the upcoming in-person sessions, Nebraska Extension's chemigation certification training and testing will also be offered online for all Nebraskans throughout February, March and April.

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