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Rural Nebraskans more pessimistic in 2022, poll shows
February 7, 2023
Rural Nebraskans are more pessimistic about their current and future well-being, as well as changes in their communities, according to the 2022 Nebraska Rural Poll.
Four Rural Prosperity Nebraska Extension Educators Among New Cohort of Fellows for the Center for Great Plains Studies
January 26, 2023
The Center for Great Plains Studies has welcomed 15 new Great Plains Fellows into their ranks.
Soil Health Conference Set for Feb. 9 at Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center
January 23, 2023
Registration is open for the 2023 Eastern Nebraska Soil Health Conference (formerly Nebraska Cover Crop Conference). The conference will take place on Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead.
2023 Dry Edible Bean Day set for Feb. 7, Gering Civic Center
January 22, 2023
The 2023 Nebraska Dry Edible Bean Day will be an in-person event this February, featuring the Nebraska Dry Bean Growers Association’s annual meeting and updates on bean-related research in Nebraska.