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William Kranz

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Emeritus Professor Biological Systems Engineering University of Nebraska–Lincoln

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57905 866 Rd Concord NE 68728-2828

Work 402-584-3857 On campus, dial 7-3857

wkranz1@unl.edu

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Program Website: Water.unl.edu

Allan Vynhalek — Congratulations to Allen Vynhalek, who retires this month after a long career serving the agricultural community through extension in Nebraska and Iowa. (Photo courtesy IANR News)

Vyhnalek Retires from Nebraska Extension

April 7, 2023

This month, Vyhnalek closes out 22 years as an extension educator in Nebraska, where he is well-known for his expertise on the subject of farm and ranch succession.

Martha Mamo, chair and John E. Weaver Professor of Agronomy and Horticulture. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication)

Agronomy and Horticulture is Growing the Future of Ag

April 7, 2023

Learn more about how the UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture is supporting and advancing the state of agriculture in Nebraska.

The site of this new study is the Barta Brothers Ranch, located about 20 miles south of Long Pine in Rock and Brown counties in Nebraska.

Center for Ag Profitability Collaborates on Sandhills Grassland Management Project

April 7, 2023

First-year results of the study concluded that burn/graze systems can increase a producer's profitability while also controlling invasive eastern red cedar encroachment.

Oat field — Historical crop progress data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Crop Progress: Oat Planting Begins in Nebraska

April 7, 2023

As of April 2, oat planting was underway in Nebraska and winter wheat condition remained steady.

Stephenson Named Associate Director of Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center

April 7, 2023

A leader in the study of foraging ecology, Stephenson's research focuses on grazing livestock distribution, targeted grazing, social association dynamics within cattle herds, and rangeland resilience on private ranches.

Farmer in wheat field — Historical prospective plantings data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Nebraska 2023 Prospective Plantings

April 6, 2023

According to survey results, Nebraska winter wheat acreage is expected to increase by 17% in 2023, soybeans will remain unchanged, and corn acreage will be slightly down from 2022.

Barley field — Historical grain stock data for Nebraska is available at USDA.

Nebraska March 1, 2023 Grain Stocks

April 6, 2023

All Nebraska grain stocks as of March 1 were down considerably from 2022, with the greatest deficit in barley at 59% down, followed by sorghum, 51%.

Missouri River — The 2023 Water for Food Global Conference will be held May 8-11. A special discount is offered for faculty, students and staff at the University of Nebraska. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication)

Water for Food Conference to Address Water and Food Security in a Changing World

April 6, 2023

This year's conference will focus on innovative ways to improve water and food security by increasing farmers’ resiliency to a changing landscape.

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