ROLLER CRIMPER WORKSHOP POSTPONED: - Due to inclement weather and road closures, the 5/22 Roller Crimper Workshop has been POSTPONED and rescheduled for Wednesday, June 5.
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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.
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.
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!
Check out the current career opportunities at ENREEC at: https://enreec.unl.edu/employment-opportunities-at-enreec/
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Tractor Safety course educates next generation of agriculturalists
June 28, 2024
Lincoln, Neb. —
Tractors are part of rural life. They are agricultural equipment that can be spotted in fields, dirt roads, and highways. Typically driven by adults, farm families often hire their teenage children or their neighbors' teens to help with planting, harvesting, and other work. Each Spring across Nebraska, Tractor and Equipment Safety courses are held for 14-and 15-year-olds looking to be employed on farms and ranches.
Nebraska Extension projects look at viability and economics of mint in Panhandle
June 26, 2024
Two recent projects at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff involved growing peppermint and spearmint, doing it well, and saving money and greenhouse gasses.
Lead and Succeed webinar series continues leadership development discussion
June 19, 2024
Lincoln, Neb. — Rural Prosperity Nebraska, the community development arm of Nebraska Extension, announces the inaugural session of its “Lead and Succeed Lunchbox Series,” a summer-long webinars series focused on revamping community leadership development in rural communities. The first session will take place on June 27.
MarketReady webinars help farmers expand market reach
June 14, 2024
Rural Prosperity Nebraska and the Heartland Regional Food Business Center, a multi-state organization focused on strengthening farm and food enterprises, are kicking off a summer-long series of market-ready webinars, beginning June 20.