The University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) is headquartered near Mead, Nebraska. ENREC 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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While the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center is not fully open to the public at this time, egagement and research continue. Watch for University updates at: https://covid19.unl.edu/
May 25, 2021 - Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center Christenson Building Update:
Please see the “Changes to Campus COVID-19 Safety Measures” message from Chancellor Ronnie Green for the May 21, 2021 update.
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 Beef Systems, The Learning Child, Community Environment, 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.
Whether it is conducted at an off-campus research site, in a grower’s field, a producer’s feedlot, in a lab or in a classroom, our research is designed to seek out answers that Nebraskans can use. Be sure to visit our "Research in Action" page to learn more about our projects through videos.
Have a question – Extension resources are right at your fingertips – 24/7! The “Find An Answer” link provides expertise on demand.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
The University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC), Greater Nebraska Business Center (GNBC), Husker Genetics, and the Saunders County Extension Offices implemented changes on how we serve our clientele as the August N. Christenson Building due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Nebraska Extension to host Inaugural Specialty Crop Conference & Trade Show
June 11, 2021
Nebraska Extension, in partnership with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, will host the Nebraska Specialty Crop Conference on November 9-10, 2021, on Nebraska’s Innovation Campus.
Nebraska Extension field day for management of Palmer amaranth in corn
June 9, 2021
Growers, crop consultants and extension educators interested in management of atrazine/glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth are encouraged to attend Nebraska Extension's field day, supported by the Nebraska Corn Board, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 30 near Carleton.
Wheat stem sawfly emergence – field notes from early June
June 7, 2021
Lincoln, Neb. —The wheat stem sawfly has begun emergence throughout the High Plains. Observations from several locations – the High Plains Ag Lab (HPAL) near Sidney, Neb., the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) Research Station near Akron, Colo., and as far east as Deuel County, Neb. – indicate very high populations of wheat stem sawfly in wheat fields.
2021 summer stocker/yearling meeting and tour set for June 30
June 4, 2021
Nebraska Extension will host a summer meeting and tour focused on stocker/yearling systems on June 30 near Nenzel, Nebraska.
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