Gary Lesoing

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Former Nebraska State SARE Coordinator

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Dirk Charlson goes over a sectional aeronautical chart to participants in his UAV pilot class. Charlson, associate Extension educator for digital agriculture, teaches the requirements to obtain a P107 FAA drone pilot license to a group at the Gage County Extension Office in Beatrice. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication and Marketing

Charlson Educates Ag Professionals on Their Way to Drone Pilot License

November 7, 2024
Charlson, a third-generation pilot, aims to increase technology adoption in fields like farming, construction and emergency response with his new drone teaching courses through UNL.

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Learn essential strategies for role definition, effective communication, financial management, succession planning, and conflict resolution in this webinar, provided by the Center for Agricultural Profitability.

Managing Family Members on the Farm Webinar

November 7, 2024
In this webinar, UNL Agricultural Economist Anastasia Meyer emphasizes creating a shared vision and balancing family dynamics with business goals for sustained success on the farm.

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Adam Leise, the new Nebraska On-Farm Research Network director, began his duties in the fall of 2024.

Adam Leise Appointed as New Director of Nebraska On-Farm Research Network

November 7, 2024
A native Nebraskan, Leise has a lifelong background in agriculture and specializes in weed science. He began his duties as the OFRN director this fall.

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UNL ag finance/economy experts Jim Jansen and Anastasia Meyer will share insights on 2024 cash rental rates, farm programs, and lease considerations in Nebraska during the Nov. 18 Land Management Quarterly webinar.

Ag Land Management Webinar Planned on Cash Rents, Farm Programs, Leasing

November 7, 2024
This free webinar on Nov. 18 is ideal for landowners, operators, and others interested in agricultural land trends and leasing guidance.

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Whether you’re using high-tech precision equipment or adopting a DIY approach, incorporating manure into your precision fertility plan can lead to healthier soils and more balanced yields. (UNL Water photo)

Maximizing Manure Efficiency in the Fall

November 7, 2024
Learn how to turn manure into a high-value resource with these tips on using grid soil sampling and variable rate technology to calculate application rates for specific soil nutrient needs.

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Featuring the latest research and unbiased insights on emerging methods, Nebraska Extension crop scouting clinics empower farmers to manage crops more efficiently and profitably, as early detection of pests lowers input costs, increases yield, and enhances their resiliency against crop production challenges like evolving pest pressures or unexpected weather changes.

Nebraska’s Notorious Crop Pests the Focus of Extension Scouting Clinic on Dec. 5

November 6, 2024
Unmask the source of your crop complications — attend extension's next crop scouting clinic in Grant to enhance your scouting expertise and thwart the efforts of wheat stem sawfly, bacterial leaf streak and more.

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Cooperative Proso Millet Testing in Second Year

November 6, 2024
Discover how recent proso millet variety trials from UNL and CSU could help farmers boost yields and find the best options for semi-arid regions.

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Cattle graze on nutrient-rich corn residue after harvest, maximizing forage resources before winter feed is needed.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Grazing Strategies for Residue and Winter Feed Considerations

November 6, 2024
Grazing grain sorghum stover, cornstalks and winter pastures can reduce feed costs and support cattle health, provided there's careful management to address risks like prussic acid and declining protein.

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