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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

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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 Twitter @NebWater_Crops.

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Meet Our Regional Beef Educator

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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 and Extension Center (ENREC) near Mead and he can be reached by calling 402-624-8007 or emailing cbiehler2@unl.edu. Read Connor's articles at Big Red Beef Talk. Follow him on Twitter @BigRedBeefTalk.

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Statewide Resources

University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Center for Agricultural Profitability — extensive web resources, podcasts, etc.

Nebraska Extension's CropWatch — weekly/biweekly newsletter and web resources

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Pesticide Safety Education Program — provide training programs and educational resources

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

North Central Farm Management Extension Committee's Ag Lease 101 — lease publications, forms and worksheets

High Plains Regional Climate Center — includes soil temperatures, maps and tables

Nebraska Extension's Disaster Education — resources for agriculture, families & individuals and more

Southeast Nebraska Private Pesticide Dates & Locations

  • Jan. 25, 1:00 – 4:00 pm – Gage County Extension Office, 1115 West Scott, Beatrice NE 68310
  • Jan. 30, 6:00 – 9:00 pm – Saline County Extension Office, 306 W 3rd St, Wilber, NE 68465
  • Feb. 1, 9:00 – Noon – Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center, 1071 Co Rd G, Ithaca NE 68033
  • Feb. 1, 1:00 – 4:00 pm – Jefferson County Fairgrounds 4-H Bldg, 56885 PWF Rd, Fairbury NE 68352
  • Feb. 1, 6:00 – 9:00 pm – Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center, 1071 Co Rd G, Ithaca NE 68033
  • Feb. 8, 9:00 - Noon – Nemaha County 4-H Building, 816 I Street, Auburn, NE 68305
  • Feb. 15, 1:00 - 4:00 pm – Lancaster County Extension Office, 444 Cherrycreek Rd Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68528
  • Feb. 16, 1:00 - 4:00 pm – Pawnee County, Fairview Golf Course Clubhouse, 1800 D Street, Pawnee City, NE
  • Feb. 23, 1:00 - 4:00 pm – Otoe County, First Bank of Nebraska, 320 5th St, Syracuse, NE
  • Feb. 27, 1:00 - 4:00 pm – Cass County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall, 8420 144th St, Weeping Water NE 68463
  • Mar. 7, 9:00 am - Noon – (Johnson County) Nemaha NRD Meeting Room, 62161 Hwy 136, Tecumseh, NE, 68450
  • Mar. 8, 1:00 – 4:00 pm – 4-H Building, Sarpy County Fairgrounds, 100 Main St. Springfield, NE 68059
  • Mar. 18, 1:00 - 4:00 pm – Richardson County, SCC Learning Center, 6200 Bill Schock Blvd, Falls City, NE 68355
  • Mar. 21, 1:00 - 4:00 pm – Lancaster County Extension Office, 444 Cherrycreek Rd Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68528
  • Mar. 28, 1:00 – 4:00 pm – Gage County Extension Office, 1115 West Scott, Beatrice NE 68310