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Wheat variety trial field tours across Nebraska in June
May 25, 2023
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Crop Performance Testing program will sponsor wheat variety trial field tours in six locations across Nebraska, from Perkins to Banner County, starting June 12 - 15.
Wildfire Recovery Field Tour scheduled for June 9
May 25, 2023
A Wildfire Recovery Field Tour hosted by the Nebraska Extension in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the North Platte Natural Resources District (NPNRD), ENVU, and The Platte River Basin Environments (PRBE) will be held Friday, June 9.
Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center awards two $1000 scholarships to area graduates
May 19, 2023
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center is pleased to present two scholarships for $1000 to high school seniors in the Panhandle of Nebraska to further their education.
Conference Focuses on Entrepreneurial Development in Nebraska Communities
May 19, 2023
Valentine will show off its newly renovated Main Street when community leaders and business professionals come to the city to attend the fifth annual Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference June 8-9.