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Farmers and ranchers in the Logan County area are encouraged to attend this free workshop from 1-3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, to learn how to effectively create succession plans for their operations. (Photo courtesy Center for Agricultural Profitability)

Agricultural Succession, Transition Planning Workshop in Stapleton

February 3, 2023
Nebraska Extension Educator Allan Vyhnalek will offer insights on how to effectively create estate plans, avoid common mistakes and more in this free workshop.

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For the 2023 crop year, producers can elect coverage and enroll in ARC-County or PLC on a crop-by-crop basis, or ARC-Individual for the entire farm. To learn more about these options, producers can attend the Feb. 7 webinar, where experts from Nebraska Farm Service Agency and UNL will discuss ARC and PLC in greater detail. (Photo courtesy Center for Agricultural Profitability)

Webinar to Cover ARC, PLC Farm Program Enrollment Ahead of Upcoming Deadline

February 3, 2023
This webinar will review important information for producers, ag professionals and ag stakeholders to prepare for the ARC and PLC election deadline on March 15. 

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Nebraska On-Farm Research Network: Reliable, Research-based Information (Webinar)

February 3, 2023
Nebraska Extension Educator Laura Thompson and Lexington farmer Don Batie discuss research studies conducted by the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network and their impact on farming in Nebraska.

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Producers and other ag industry stakeholders are invited to attend the annual UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture spring seminar series, which takes place on Fridays from February to April.

Agronomy and Horticulture Spring 2023 Seminars Announced

February 2, 2023
The spring series will feature industrial hemp research, dicamba tolerance in soybeans, precision agriculture tools and other research insights from experts across the nation. 

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Dryland Ag Production in the High Plains is Topic of Feb. 14 Meeting at Sidney

February 2, 2023
Attendees will learn about UNL research on tillage, soil health, sawfly management, wheat fertility, crop rotations and more concerning crop and livestock production challenges in the High Plains.

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FarmBits Podcast: IPM Innovation

February 2, 2023
This episode of FarmBits features Fernando Iost Filho of the University of Sao Paulo, who discusses his research and insights on remote sensing in integrated pest management.

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The 2023 CPIA Conference will help producers maximize investments in their irrigation systems with presentations on pivot performance, sensors, drones, cover crop and residue management, chemigation and more.

Central Plains Irrigation Association to Host 2023 Conference in Kearney

February 2, 2023
The 2023 CPIA Conference will help producers maximize investments in their irrigation systems with presentations on pivot performance, sensors, drones, cover crop and residue management, and chemigation.

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Growth and Modification Set for 2023 TAPS Year

February 1, 2023
TAPS is expanding its competition in 2023 with a new irrigated popcorn competition, a cover crops option for sprinkler corn, and a new location for the sorghum competition. The expansion also includes a new TAPS competition in Colorado. 

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