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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.

Nebraska On-Farm Research Network: Reliable, Research-based Information (Webinar)

February 3, 2023

Nebraska Extension Educator Laura Thompson and Lexington farmer Don Batie discuss research studies conducted by the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network and their impact on farming in Nebraska.

AgroHort seminar series banner — Producers and other ag industry stakeholders are invited to attend the annual UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture spring seminar series, which takes place on Fridays from February to April.

Agronomy and Horticulture Spring 2023 Seminars Announced

February 2, 2023

The spring series will feature industrial hemp research, dicamba tolerance in soybeans, precision agriculture tools and other research insights from experts across the nation.

Dryland Ag Production in the High Plains is Topic of Feb. 14 Meeting at Sidney

February 2, 2023

Attendees will learn about UNL research on tillage, soil health, sawfly management, wheat fertility, crop rotations and more concerning crop and livestock production challenges in the High Plains.

FarmBits Podcast: IPM Innovation

February 2, 2023

This episode of FarmBits features Fernando Iost Filho of the University of Sao Paulo, who discusses his research and insights on remote sensing in integrated pest management.