Panhandle Research, Extension & Education Center

100 Years of Data from Corn Research Plot

The commitment of generations of dedicated soil scientists in maintaining and managing the historic Knorr-Holden Plot near Scottsbluff for more than a century came to fruition in a recently published manuscript in Agronomy Journal.

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Water and Cropping Systems

A brief history of dry bean production in Nebraska

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Water and Cropping Systems

Water Law 101 - the series

A six-part series about the basics of water law in Nebraska

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Nebraska Extension Debuts New Strategic Direction

Our new direction leverages Extension’s expertise and strengths to align with what Nebraskans tell us they want and need.

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TAPS program coming soon to high school classrooms

Husker researchers and the teachers worked to develop curriculum modules for their students.

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Local Interest

The North Platte River - Multiuse Water Series

This will be a six-part series on the dams, reservoirs, power generation and some diversion dams located on the North Platte River. The series will follow a chronological order of the history and construction of these projects.

Water Law 101 - the series

A six-part series by Extension Educator Gary Stone explaining some of the concepts and history of water law, especially as it has developed in Nebraska

Faculty Spotlight - Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesal

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Gary Hein, founding director of UNL’s Doctor of Plant Health Program to retire, Jeff Bradshaw named successor

After 15 years leading the program, Hein is retiring as director at the end of the year. Jeff Bradshaw, a professor of entomology at the Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff, will become the next director effective Jan. 1.

Faculty Spotlight - Troy White

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UNL for Families: Importance of Career Exploration

College and career readiness have become a trending focus in many school systems, often starting exposure to college and career options in elementary school. While school systems are beginning this focus earlier and more often through their formal and informal opportunities with students, it’s also important for caretakers to understand the importance of introducing college and career readiness options to youth.

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