News/Updates in Fillmore County NE
Private Pesticide Applicators Training
Fillmore County Training Jan 26th 10 AM or 2 PM @ The Fairgrounds
If you will be using or purchasing any Restricted Use Pesticides on property that you own or rent, you will need to be certified as a private applicator.
Options for both initial and recertification training include:
- Local private applicator training program fee is $60. These are listed in the Winter Program Brochure. Please RSVP. Cash and Checks accepted. Please make checks to University of Nebraska.
I will be conducting trainings in York, Seward, Fillmore Counties.
- Online self-paced private applicator training course is $60. Please visit pested.unl.edu to register or call 402-472-1632 to speak with the Pesticide Safety Education Program Office with questions.
- Zoom training fee is $60. Only a few dates are available and can be found at: https://go.unl.edu/psep25
- Crop Production Clinic fee is $110 (Private, Commercial, Non-commercial applicators can recertify). Area dates are listed on the winter program brochure and at https://agronomy.unl.edu/cpc.
Once you have completed your recertification training, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) will send you a bill (via a postcard) for $25 for you to receive your license.
There are updates to the private pesticide safety training that may impact your operation. These changes are in accordance with changes to the Nebraska Pesticide Act. For questions regarding your license please contact the Nebraska Department of Agriculture at 402-471-2351.
- Your new license will indicate that you received private pesticide safety training with the words “General Agriculture” and/or a code (00) printed on it. If you choose to get certified in either Soil or Non-Soil/Structural Fumigation (see below), your license will show these as 01a and 11, respectively. Your new license will be a tan color.
- If you wish to use soil fumigants, you will be required to pass the commercial/noncommercial Soil Fumigation (category 01a) exam to receive this certification. Training manuals available for purchase on the pested.unl.edu website or call 402-472-1632 for more information.
- If you wish to use non-soil, structural, or rodent burrow fumigants, you will be required to pass the commercial/noncommercial Non-Soil/Structural Fumigation (category 11) exam to receive this certification. Training manuals are available for purchase on the pested.unl.edu website or call 402-472-1632 for more information.
Financial strategies for effective AG land leasing and management
Landlord/Tenant Cash Rent Workshop Jan 6th Wilber NE
Reg. Due Jan 5th
Extension ag land management, leasing workshop scheduled in Wilber
Lincoln, Nebraska, Dec. 10, 2025 — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension will present a landlord/tenant cash rent workshop in Wilber for landowners and operators from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 6, at the office of Nebraska Extension in Saline County, 306 W. 3rd St.
The meeting, titled “Financial Strategies for Effective Agricultural Land Leasing and Management” will cover current Nebraska cash rental rates and land values, best practices for agricultural leases, and other contract considerations. The meeting will also include financial considerations for farm succession and transition and offer an opportunity for those in attendance to have their leasing questions answered.
Agricultural economists Anastasia Meyer and Jim Jansen will lead the presentation. Both are with the Center for Agricultural Profitability.
Refreshments will be provided, sponsored by Farmers National Company.
The meeting is free to attend, but registration is required by Jan. 5 by calling Nebraska Extension in Saline County at 402-821-2151.
More information about cash rental rates, leasing and farm and ranch transition can be found on the Center for Agricultural Profitability’s website, https://cap.unl.edu.
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Farmers & Ranchers College
Farmers & Ranchers College
2025-2026 Programs
November 21, 2025 – Cover Crop Grazing Conference-Cow/Calf College
At the Clay Co. Fairgrounds - 701 N Martin Clay Center NE
from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m
December 3, 2025 – featuring Dr. David Kohl with Agricultural Update & the Road Ahead
At the Bruning Opera House - 1907 E Main St. Bruning NE
from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
March 19, 2026 – From Soil to Success: Farm Estate Planning
At Lazy Horse Brewing & Winery, 211 Rd 20 - Ohiowa NE
Registration at 5:30 p.m. Meal/program at 6:00 p.m.
