Director of the North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center
Brad Lubben
faculty
- Exten Assoc Professor Agricultural Economics University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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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.
Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: May 16, 2024
May 17, 2024
A very active weather pattern is on the way to Nebraska. For farmers trying to get crops in the ground, there likely won't be more than 72 consecutive hours without precipitation between Sunday, May 19 and the end of the month.
Wheat Disease Update for May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024
The prevalence of stripe rust has significantly increased in Nebraska, with infections identified in 15 southern counties so far.
Extension Crop and Pest Reports (May 13-17)
May 16, 2024
Extension educators report on what they are seeing in the fields this week in Colfax, Butler, Polk, Adams, Kearney, Franklin and Webster counties, and the Panhandle.
Nebraska Extension Offers Part 107 Drone Test Prep Courses for Summer 2024
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The second round of prep courses offered by extension this year, Part 107 will prepare producers to pass the FAA exam and earn a remote pilot certification for commercial use of drones on ag operations.
Nebraska Corn and Soybean Planting Progress – Spring 2024
May 16, 2024
This article examines the individual planting progress of 14 Nebraska producers in comparison to planting progress reported weekly by USDA NASS.
Nebraska 4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day Set for July 11
May 16, 2024
This year's 4Rs Field Day will feature a demonstration on UNL's newly developed web-based N tool, designed to increase efficiency of nitrogen use, as well as ease of record-keeping.
This Week on N Field: Field Pennycress
May 16, 2024
Identification of field pennycress is key for management this fall. See this N Field episode for tips on scouting and control options.
Flame Weeding Workshop on Aug. 22 at ENREEC
May 16, 2024
The workshop will feature demonstrations on how to do proper flaming to control over 10 major Midwestern weeds in field corn, sweet corn, popcorn, soybean, sorghum, sunflower, alfalfa and wheat.