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Andrea Basche

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Assoc Professor Agronomy & Horticulture University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Work Plant Sciences Hall (PLSH) 279G

Lincoln NE 68583-0915

Work 402-472-6413 On campus, dial 2-6413

abasche2@unl.edu

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FarmBits Podcast: Spray Drone Dynamics

February 16, 2023

The FarmBits team interviews Dr. Simerjeet Virk, University of Georgia, about his research on using spray drones for pest management and how farmers can tailor this ag tech for their unique operations.

FarmBits Podcast: Ranch Records

February 16, 2023

Meghan Bochanski discusses the apps created by Performance Livestock Analytics, which help producers keep track of feed, inventory and health data of their livestock.

Ranch family — The March 7 workshop in Sidney will include a panel of producers who have undergone transition and will share their experiences and insights.

Enhancing the Grasslands of Nebraska through Generational Transition

February 13, 2023

Registration is due by March 2 for this transition workshop that will review inheritance laws, legal structure of operations and flow of benefits to beneficiaries.

Corn field — The updated 2023 Handy Bt Trait Table lists all trade names for hybrids with Bt traits alphabetically, and includes Bt protein(s) expressed, targeted insects and herbicide traits.

Handy Bt Trait Table Updated for 2023 Corn

February 13, 2023

Updated for 2023, the Handy Bt Trait Table can help producers avoid the development of resistance from using the same traits repeatedly and in troubleshooting insect injury or preparing to apply herbicides.

Center pivot in field — Sponsored by Nebraska Extension, Ag Update 2023 begins at 9 a.m. in Central City, with a full day of crop production research and findings to inform the 2023 growing season.

Water for Ag and Human Health Focus of 2023 Ag Update

February 3, 2023

This free program will update Nebraska producers on corn production for 2023, USDA initiatives, climate and drought outlooks, with an emphasis in the afternoon session on water issues and irrigation management.

Farmers riding horses — Discounted registration fees are available until Wednesday, Feb. 8 for the 2023 Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference, located in Kearney. (Photo courtesy Center for Agricultural Profitability)

Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference Registration Now Open

February 3, 2023

The 38th annual conference will include a new workshop on QuickBooks Online, and keynote speakers from across the nation who will touch on topics of mental health, farm economics and their firsthand experiences as farmers and ranchers.

Farm family — 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.

Farmers working — 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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