Nebraska’s number of farms and ranches declined during 2025, marking the 11th consecutive year of decline in the state. According to USDA’s National Agricultural
Agriculture
Master Gardener: Summer Reads for the Gardener and Enthusiast
By Kirstee Schutte Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Summer is always a good time to crack open a book on the patio or lawn
Beef Quality Assurance has High Value for Producers and Consumers
Beef Quality Assurance, a program developed by cattlemen in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is central to ensuring beef products are raised
Nebraska Corn Farmers Investment Continues to Increase with Higher Input Prices for 2026 Growing Season
According to the March Prospective Plantings report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Nebraska corn farmers are expected to plant 10.3 million
Growers Gain Insight Into Products and Varieties with On-Farm Research
By Chabella Guzman PREEC Communications The Annual On-Farm Research Results Meeting was held on Thursday, February 26, at the Knight Museum in Alliance. Growers
Master Gardener: Tips for Starting Your Garden Indoors
By Katie Markheim Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Volunteer With our warm days, you may be asking yourself when to start your plants. While cool-season
Optimizing Nitrogen Management for Sustainable and Profitable Sugar Beet Production
By Godfred Ankomah Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, UNL Nicole Heldt Research Project Coordinator, Maharjan Soils Lab, UNL PREEC Sujani De
From Uncertainty to Confidence: Rural Women Gain Lifesaving Skills Through Extension Training
By Ashley Ahrens Nebraska Extension Health and Wellbeing Educator As participants entered the room for Rural Ready: First Aid for Ag Women, many took
NCTA Crops Judging Team Legacy Continues
By NCTA News Continuing a strong tradition of excellence, the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Crops Judging Team earned a first-place team finish at
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Grafting calves is something that draws different opinions from every rancher I know. Some say it’s not worth the time, others believe that every



