University of Nebraska-Lincoln alum Deb VanOverbeke has been selected as the university’s next Animal Science Department head. She will begin in the position on July 31. VanOverbeke succeeds Clint Krehbiel, who led the department from 2017 until December 2022. UNL Animal Science Professor Tom Burkey led the department in the…
In this segment, a farmer from southeast Nebraska shares that he is halfway done with planting his corn and soybean crops. Darren Meinke, a farmer east of Crete, Nebraska, talks about his progress and the challenges he is facing with the ongoing drought. Darren also shared information about his cow/half…
The Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska (AFAN) has announced the upcoming Nebraska Pork Expo, scheduled to take place on July 19 in York, Nebraska. The event, targeted at individuals involved in the pork industry, will be held at the Holthus Convention Center from 8 a.m. to 5…
The Nebraska Rural Radio Association (NRRA) explored a phenomenon known as the transfer of wealth on the Rural Radio Forum, which aired recently. The Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF) had recently conducted the 2021 Nebraska Transfer of Wealth Study, documenting that more than $100 billion in Nebraska wealth would transfer from…
The Central Platte Natural Resources District will host 36 school groups from across the state for the Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Central Community College and College Park campuses in Grand Island. Over 780 fifth-grade students from 17 schools will learn about all aspects…
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is urging commercial specialty crop growers, pesticide applicators, and beekeepers to collaborate in protecting sensitive crops and pollinators from harmful pesticides. Specialty crops such as fruits and vegetables, along with pollinators, can be adversely affected by pesticides. To help protect crops, FieldWatch™, an online…
Nebraska Farm Bureau and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are teaming up to host the 2023 Agriculture Threats Symposium June 6-7 at Innovation Campus in Lincoln. This free, two-day symposium hosted by the FBI aims to bring agriculture sector entities and law enforcement together to understand the range of threats targeting the sector…
The Environmental Protection Agency is currently reviewing a new plan for restoring a Sandhills stream damaged by an unauthorized deluge of sand three years ago. More than 1.6 million tons of sand and sediment — enough to cover a football field to a depth of about 540 feet — was…
Looking for a fun club project? Want to unite your club members? Running out of ideas for club meetings? If you answered, “yes” to any of these questions, help is on the way. Nebraska Extension is pleased to present the 10th annual Crop Scouting Competition for Nebraska youth. Youth interested…
Although near record snowfall this winter brought many challenges in areas of Nebraska, the moisture the snow provided was welcomed after three years of below normal precipitation. However, soil moisture is still below average and drought conditions are persisting in many areas of the state. In the spring, plants rely…
