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October 25, 2024
Extension Meteorologist Eric Hunt shares a brief update on freeze and fire risks for Oct. 14-18. With severe drought and high winds, producers should remain vigilant during harvest activities this week.
Dan Gillespie Soil Health Fund Established to Promote Regenerative Agriculture
December 16, 2021
The Dan Gillespie Soil Health Fund was created this year to celebrate and honor the Battle Creek farmer's longtime dedication to soil health and regenerative agriculture in Nebraska, including 33 years as USDA NRCS' no-till specialist.
2021 Small Grain County-Level Estimates
December 9, 2021
County-level estimates for 2021 small grain acreage, yield and production are now available through the Quick Stats online database.
FarmBits to Premiere Robotics, Women in Ag Series in Spring 2022
December 16, 2021
For its spring 2022 season, FarmBits will focus podcast interviews on automation and robotics technology in crop and livestock production with a concurrent emphasis on stories of diversity and inclusion in digital agriculture.
Meet Katy Moore, Nebraska CropWatch Editor
December 15, 2021
Getting to know CropWatch's editor, Katy Moore, and what it's like to work behind the scenes for one of Nebraska Extension's main sources of crop and pest news.
TAPS Banquet to Celebrate 2021 Competitions
December 14, 2021
At this year's banquet, TAPS organizers will discuss the findings from the 2021 competitions, present data derived from teams’ decisions and honor the award recipients for each contest.
2022 Crop Production Clinics Begin Jan. 5
December 14, 2021
The 2022 session topics include crop production, insect management, pesticide safety, disease management, soil fertility, water management, weed management, agribusiness management and marketing, and will include training for pesticide applicator recertification.
Stoltenow Named Dean and Director of Nebraska Extension
December 14, 2021
Currently the assistant director of extension for agriculture and natural resources at North Dakota State University, Stoltenow will begin his duties as the new dean and director of Nebraska Extension on Jan. 1, 2022.