By connecting with Nebraska Extension, Nebraska amplifies its strengths in agriculture, food production and natural resources stewardship in ways that are environmentally and economically sustainable — ensuring that all Nebraskans have access to safe and healthy food, abundant water, and the benefits of Nebraska’s outdoor spaces.
Meet Our Local Water & Integrated Cropping Systems Educator
John Nelson, Extension Educator
John Nelson is a Water and Integrated Cropping Systems Extension Educator serving Lancaster, Cass and Otoe counties. He works with producers in the area and helps them find research-based answers to their crop production questions. His areas of interest include precision agriculture, irrigation and soil water management, cover crops/soil health and soil fertility. John can be reached by calling 402-441-7180 or emailing jnelson158@unl.edu. Follow him on X @NebWater_Crops.
2023–24 Successful Farmer Series
Highboy Cover Crop Interseeding Project Demonstration
Meet Our Regional Beef Educator
Connor Biehler, Extension Educator
Connor Biehler is a Beef Systems Extension Educator with adult education responsibilities for Lancaster County and 7 other counties in southeast Nebraska. His office is located at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) near Mead and he can be reached by calling 402-624-8007 or emailing cbiehler2@unl.edu. Follow him on X @BigRedBeefTalk.
Statewide Resources
University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Center for Agricultural Profitability — extensive web resources, podcasts, etc.
- Nebraska Farm Real Estate Report (farmland values and cash rental rates)
- Nebraska Farm Custom Rates
- Nebraska Livestock-Related Custom Rates
North Central Farm Management Extension Committee's Ag Lease 101 — lease publications, forms and worksheets (including a fixed cash farm lease example)
Nebraska Extension's CropWatch — weekly/biweekly newsletter and web resources
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Pesticide Safety Education Program — provide training programs and educational resources
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources' Water Website — extensive web resources and e-newsletter
Nebraska Department of Agriculture — encourages, promotes and regulates agriculture
Nebraska Extension's Market Journal — weekly 30-minute TV program also available on YouTube
Nebraska Extension Almanac — weekly radio series also available online
Nebraska Extension's BeefWatch — newsletter & podcast is published the first of each month
Nebraska Extension's publications — topics include animal agriculture, crops, farm management
U.S. Drought Monitor — National Drought Mitigation Center map released every Thursday
High Plains Regional Climate Center — includes soil temperatures, maps and tables
Nebraska Extension's Disaster Education — resources for agriculture, families & individuals and more