West Central Research and Extension Center

Take the Guess Work Out of Cow/Calf Management

An updated online course is designed to benefit cattlemen currently in the beef business or those just getting started.

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Grow Nebraska Summit

On November 8th, IANR is hosting a summit to focus on building partnerships to spur growth in Nebraska. This free event will feature fast-paced presentations and interactive sessions that will challenge participants to think globally and acting locally.

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4-H Youth Development

4-H Youth Take on Challenge of Wearable Tech

On October 4th, Nebraska joins youth from across the county in the challenge of designing wearable fitness trackers as part of the world's largest youth-led science experiment.

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Cropping & Water Systems

High Soybean Yields Need More Nitrogen

A new study discovered soybean crops in highly productive fields demand more nitrogen than natural sources alone can supply.

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The Learning Child

Nebraska Extension is Setting a Foundation for the Next Generation

The Learning Child program provides necessary training for parents and other caring adults so they can provide the best learning for their children.

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District Interest

Welcome

Since 1904, the West Central Research and Extension Center (WCREC) at North Platte has addressed problems and concerns specific to the counties of West Central Nebraska.

Specialists at this center work in multiple disciplines including:

Job Openings

To see a complete list of all the current job openings in the West Central District, please click here.

Which Bt Traits Do You Need to Purchase?

When it comes to buying corn seed, avoid investing in GMO insect protection you don't need. This guide looks at available traits and which proteins are effective on which pest species to help growers select the product best suited to their fields.

Sprayer Clinic on New Dicamba and Enlist Products Nov. 15

A sprayer clinic will be held November 15 at the University of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis to provide more information on applying new dicamba formulations in soybeans and corn. In addition a variety of sprayers will be displayed and technicians will be available to discuss the features of each.

Establishing a Western Bean Cutworm Colony in the Laboratory

The western bean cutworm is an important pest of corn and dry beans in Nebraska and is a major focus of research at the Agroecosystems Entomology Laboratory at the West Central Research and Extension Center in North Platte. Because WBC has only one generation per year, researchers are now growing their own population to use in laboratory and field studies.

Painted Lady Butterflies in Certain Areas of Nebraska

Julie Peterson, Nebraska Extension entomologist, describes the appearance of painted lady butterflies in certain areas of Nebraska.

Local Events

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Choose Healthy Here bringing healthier options to Nebraska communities

Oct 17 – Nebraska Extension has partnered with local agencies to make healthier options more accessible in communities throughout the state. 20 retailers across Nebraska are participating in the Choose Healthy Here program to increase access to affordable, nutritious and safe foods. Read more

So you've inherited a farm, now what?

Oct 12 – Those who have in inherited or received farmland and want to learn more about the best strategies for managing the asset are encouraged to attend one of several Nebraska Extension programs being offered across the state this fall. Read more