Brad Lubben

Director of the North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center

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Work Filley Hall (FYH) 207A
Lincoln NE 68583-0922
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Work 402-472-2235 On campus, dial 2-2235
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Brad Lubben is an Extension Associate Professor, Policy Specialist, and Director of the North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center in the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has nearly 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and extension, focusing on agricultural policy and agricultural economics and working in Illinois, Kansas, and Nebraska. Brad's expertise includes federal farm policy and agricultural policy development and risk management education. Brad grew up on a grain and livestock farm near Burr, southeast of Lincoln and holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Ph.D. from Kansas State University.

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Curtis Mahnken, extension economist, Center for Farm Financial Management, University of Minnesota, was the featured speaker during the recent "Developing Your Business Plan with AgPlan" webinar.

Developing Your Business Plan With AgPlan Webinar

February 9, 2022
Extension educators de-mystify the business plan writing process by discussing why it is important and how to write your plan easily in AgPlan.

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Ag Estate Planning Workshop Set for Wayne, Seward

February 9, 2022
Extension Educator Allan Vyhnalek will offer tools and strategies to effectively plan, start and complete estate plans, and offer insights on common mistakes during the process.

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Batie family on the farm

From Data to Decisions: The Nebraska On-Farm Research Network Helps Farmers Find Answers

February 4, 2022
In 2021, over 100 Nebraska On-Farm Research Network projects were conducted on cover crops, row spacing, planting population, starter fertilizer, drones, sensors and models for nitrogen management, and variable-rate seeding technology.

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John Thomas riding horses
John Thomas rides a horse at 4-H Horse Camp several years ago in Fort Robinson, Nebraska. Like many of his extension colleagues, Thomas is heavily involved in 4-H, helping other educators and leaders with presentations and projects for 4-H members. (Photos courtesy John Thomas)

Digging into Extension: John Thomas, the Hat Guy

February 3, 2022
There can be no doubt — John Thomas is a multi-talented multi-tasker. Learn more about his winding road to extension in this installment of Digging into Extension.

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Silage making
The fourth annual Silage for Beef Cattle Conference is free for producers to attend in-person at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center in Ithaca, Nebraska, or virtually.

2022 Silage for Beef Cattle Conference: Focus on Small Grain Silage

February 3, 2022
The fourth annual Silage for Beef Cattle Conference will highlight small grain production concerns such as agronomic management for silage, harvest timing, fermentation analysis, inoculants and ROI.

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Cody Creech presentation in-field
The Feb. 9 meeting will provide a look at agricultural research in the region. Field days, like this virtually-hosted one in 2020, also share information from HPAL research.

Annual High Plains Ag Lab Research Update is Feb. 9 at Sidney

February 2, 2022
The latest HPAL research to be highlighted in this year's meeting includes proso millet breeding, spring and winter pea variety testing results, winter wheat nitrogen fertility management, factors affecting sunflower yield and more.

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Third Annual Panhandle Soil Health Workshop March 2 in Bridgeport

February 2, 2022
Speakers from UNL and other academic institutions, as well as the USDA NRCS will present information on soil health, soil health programs and management practices that affect soil health in the region.

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Prairie grasses

Growers Invited to Prairie STRIPS Virtual Learning Circle

February 2, 2022
Participants will learn more about native prairie and the potential ways it can benefit a farm's viability while restoring landscapes, and connect with other growers and resource providers.

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