Southeast Nebraska Alfalfa & Wheat Expo
The 2025 Southeast Nebraska Alfalfa & Wheat Expo will be held on Friday, Sept. 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Saline County Fair Office, located at 1600 Tuxedo Park Rd., Crete, NE. This one-day educational event is tailored for wheat and alfalfa producers seeking the latest insights to improve crop health and productivity. Participants will learn from university researchers, Extension educators and industry professionals, while connecting with exhibitors and fellow producers. Topics will include wheat disease and pest management, green bridge strategies, high-yield and fertility practices, alfalfa weevil control, weed management in alfalfa, irrigation strategies and nutrient management. Lunch is included. The cost of registration is covered by sponsors.
For more information, contact Matheus Ribeiro at mribeiro2@unl.edu.
Register by Monday, Sept. 15
Registration is required to help plan and ensure there’s enough food for everyone. You may register a few different ways.
You can:
- Register online: https://go.unl.edu/2025-alfalfa-wheat-expo
- Email: Melanie Kunc at melanie.kunc@unl.edu
- Call: 402‑821‑2151
Covered Topics:
Alfalfa:
- Alfalfa weevil management
- Weed control in alfalfa systems
- Irrigated alfalfa production strategies
- Cutting practices and nutrient management
Wheat:
- Green bridge management and implications
- Wheat disease identification and prevention
- Insect pest management (including Wheat Curl Mite)
- High-yield strategies and fertility management