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Andrea Basche

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Work Plant Sciences Hall (PLSH) 279G
Lincoln NE 68583-0915
US
Work 402-472-6413 On campus, dial 2-6413
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Chemigation system on farm
Learn more about the practice of chemigation, industry regulations and certification requirements on the Pesticide Safety Education Program site.

Chemigation Training in 2024

January 17, 2024
Chemigation training for Nebraskans will be offered at nearly 50 in-person sessions from now through April, as well as online.

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The Pesticide Safety Education Program website has more information on training programs for Nebraskans seeking licensure for pesticide application.

Online Courses for Pesticide Applicator, Chemigation Training in 2024

January 17, 2024
Nebraskans can access several courses online for pesticide certification training in 2024, including commercial/noncommercial applicator, private applicator, chemigation and the new Spanish course for private pesticide applicators.

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Hispanic farmer in wheat field
Introduced in 2023, the online Spanish pesticide safety online training course will be available to the public again in 2024. See details below.

Private Pesticide Applicator Training Course Offered in Spanish for 2024

January 17, 2024
The Spanish training course covers all required materials for individuals to get a private applicator license or recertification for restricted use pesticides.

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Pasture landscape
For some areas of Nebraska that struggled with drought in 2023, pasture and forage production could be challenging, especially in early 2024. One strategy for improving production early in the season is frost-seeding legumes like red clover from February to mid-March.

Pasture and Forage Minute: Reflecting on 2023, Improving Pastures in 2024

January 2, 2024
Extension Forage Crop Residue Specialist Daren Redfearn shares his observations on pasture and forage production throughout 2023, and what producers can do to enhance plant growth in 2024.

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This Week on N Field: Pesticide Licenses in Nebraska

January 5, 2024
Nebraska Extension Educator Amy Timmerman explores what type of pesticide licenses are required in Nebraska to apply restricted use pesticides.

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Precipitation outlook for January

Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: Jan. 4, 2024

January 4, 2024
Significant snowfall and extreme cold are headed for Nebraska beginning Monday, Jan. 8.

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Farmers Can Now Enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs for 2024 Crop Year

January 4, 2024
Extended for an additional year, the ARC and PLC programs will provide assistance to producers facing commodity market volatilities throughout the 2024 crop year.

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Participants who register for the 2024 Nebraska Women in Ag Conference before Feb. 9 can take advantage of a discounted rate for attending the two-day event in Kearney.

Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference Registration Now Open

January 4, 2024
The 2024 conference highlights include keynote speakers Ashley Machado, Dr. David Kohl, John Noltner, and more than 20 workshops on ag risk management of production, marketing, finances, human and legal.

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