By Laurie Zitterkopf Nebraska Extension Master Gardener The 2025 Special Garden Project will focus on the Goldie Husk Cherry. The Nebraska Special Gardening Project
Agriculture
Fifth-Generation Cattle Producer Sees Beef Industry as Strong
Agriculture is the backbone of Nebraska’s economy, along with crops, beef is a big player. Nationally, in 2024, Nebraska was number one in beef
Navigating Farm Succession Without a Family Heir: Embracing Change and Coping with Loss
By Jessica Groskopf Nebraska Extension Ag Economist “Every day when I would leave for work, and again when I would come home, I would
Know the Signs of Impending Calving in Cows or Heifers
By Rick Rasby Nebraska Extension Specialist As calving season approaches, the cows will show typical signs that will indicate parturition is imminent. Changes that
Western Society of Weed Science Awards Top Honors to Graduate Student
By Nebraska Extension University of Nebraska-Lincoln Graduate Student Abraham Akuoko earned recognition in both graduate student presentation competitions at the 2025 Western Society of
Roots of Progress: The Hybrid Wheat Journey Continues
By Amanda Easterly UNL Research Associate Professor and Chabella Guzman PREEC Communications Wheat growers in Nebraska often wonder if hybrid wheat could lead to
Get to Know Your Dandelions
By Jeanne Yeoman Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Dandelions are everywhere, delighting children and frustrating those who prefer a perfect green lawn. “Dandelion” comes from
Strategies to Consider When Culling Cows in 2025
By Brock Ortner, and Aaron Berger Nebraska Extension Livestock Educators and Rick Rasby Nebraska Extension Specialist Following a spring with below-average precipitation for much
CRP General Signup Open Through June 6
Agricultural producers and private landowners can sign up for the general Conservation Reserve Program through June 6. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced May
UNL Veterinary Student Preparing to Meet Beef Industry Challenges
The beef industry has seen numerous challenges, including supply chain issues, trade problems, and environmental concerns. Hayden Hoos, a native of Sheridan County, Nebraska,