Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center

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The University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) is headquartered near Mead, Nebraska. ENREEC was formerly the University of Nebraska's Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead, Nebraska.  ENREEC follows a model of collaboration that specifically addresses the needs of eastern Nebraska in terms of research and Extension efforts by new collaborations and leveraging strengths of existing resources and closer ties to IANR departments and schools.

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The Checking N series provides weekly insights on tools, methods and impact found through University of Nebraska nitrogen management research. Learn about the Nitrogen Research for Agriculture Transformation and Enhancement (NRATE) project and other timely topics. Our goal is to help growers discover ways that our findings could work in their operations.

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The Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center at the University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead, Nebraska will provide new capacity to develop and evaluate emerging technology used in managing animals in feedlot settings. Featuring the latest innovations, a commercial-scale feedlot and an animal handling facility will be used in teaching, research and extension efforts by the University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Learn more and get the latest updates.

The University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center is a hub of activity. The research, Extension programs and education taking place at the center are making a difference in the lives of many people. Take a look at the ENREEC Updates videos and learn more about some of the things we have going on at ENREEC!

The University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center encompasses 53 counties and includes a wide array of research projects and educational programs. 

Extension programs focus on Livestock Systems, Early Childhood, Horticulture, Landscape, and Environmental Systems, Community Vitality Initiative, Cropping and Water Systems, Food, Nutrition and Health, and 4-H Youth Development.  Learn more about these programs in the menu bar on this site.

Here we feature a few of Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center's upcoming programs, as well as exciting ventures bringing research and education to Nebraskans and people around the nation and the world.

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Nebraska Extension’s Sandhills Beef Educator has dream position in Nebraska Sandhills

November 19, 2024
Nebraska Extension Beef Educator, T.L. Meyer is celebrating 25 years at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln.

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Husker-led project aims to reduce rural childhood obesity

November 12, 2024
A Husker researcher is leading a first-of-its-kind project to help rural children establish healthy eating habits that lay the foundation for lifelong wellness.

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Nebraska Extension Hosts Fall Conference “Road Shows” Across the State

November 11, 2024

Lincoln, Neb. — Nebraska Extension is kicking off its annual fall conference “Road Shows” this week, offering a unique opportunity for all employees to connect with leadership, share ideas, and reflect on collective impact.

This conference series aims to bring together Nebraska Extension staff from across the state, creating a space to celebrate achievements, explore future programming ideas, and strengthen internal networks.

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Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center Researcher receives Omtvedt Innovation award

November 11, 2024
The faculty and staff from the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) were honored at the annual IANR Distinguished Faculty Banquet on Sept. 26. Among the awardees was Dr. Bijesh Maharjan, Nebraska Extension Soil Management Specialist. He took home the Omtvedt Innovation Award for Agronomy and Horticulture.

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