Jennifer Rees
faculty
- Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 7 University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
2345 Nebraska Ave
York
NE
68467-1104
US
Work
402-362-5508
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Twitter: @jenreesources
Blog: JenReesources Extension Blog
Grain Safety Takes Center Stage: Nebraska Corn Board, Nebraska Soybean Board Promote Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week
March 25, 2024
The Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week initiative strives to raise awareness among farmers and ag workers about the importance of safety when working in and around grain bins, and overall safety practices on the farm.
Can Cover Crops Help with Weed Control?
March 20, 2024
UNL's Weed Science Program is investigating the benefits of using winter and spring seeded cover crops to control weeds in dry beans.
New Initiative to Help Farmers Reduce Costs with Underutilized Renewable Technologies
March 15, 2024
The new initiative will provide funds for hundreds of farmers to deploy smaller-scale wind projects, small-scale hydropower, geothermal, biomass-based and other clean energy.
Zuppa Selected to Receive Sustainable Agriculture Grant from NCR-SARE
March 15, 2024
The award recognizes and will help fund Zuppa's research project on wheat stem sawfly, with primary focus on how the insect affects winter wheat residue, soil-water storage, soil health, and crop yield in dryland cropping systems.
Land and Leasing Webinars to Cover Cash Rents, Landlord-tenant Issues for 2024
March 15, 2024
Two upcoming workshops will review a wide variety of land management concerns for Nebraska producers, from land value trends and cash rents to creating estate plans.
Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: March 14, 2024
March 15, 2024
It wouldn't be the Midwest without balmy weather on the first day of spring followed by lots of snow. Check out next week's storm predictions in this latest update from the Nebraska State Climate Office.
TAPS: A Year of Surprising Results
March 14, 2024
TAPS leaders discuss the effect of the many different strategies and decisions made in the 2023 contest in the wake of hail damage and a declining corn market.
2024 Crop Insurance Prices and Decision Making
March 14, 2024
Agricultural economics experts discuss projected prices for the upcoming crop year, the importance of projected prices in managing risk exposure, and different insurance contract options for managing 2024 risk.