West Central Research, Extension and Education Center

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

Join the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center for the 20th Annual Water, Crops and Soil Health Field Day on September 5 at 8:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend for demonstrations, field tours, and discussions on the latest practices and research on water, crops, and soil.  Find the full itinerary and registration below.

2024 Water, Crops and Soil Health Field Day Itinerary

8:30 a.m. Registration

9:15 a.m. NRCS Rainfall Demonstration

10:00 a.m. Field Tours

June 13, 2023

Research updates from UNL Cropping Systems Specialists regarding research being Conducted at the Stumpf International Wheat Center

About Jerry

My name is Jerry Volesky and I am a Professor and Range and Forage Specialist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln West Central Research, Extension and Education Center located in North Platte.  I have been with UNL for 28 years.  In January of this year, I also assumed the position of Interim Director of the Center for Grassland Studies. 

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About Rick

I grew up on a farm and ranch in central North Dakota. I have been in Animal Science for 19 years. Previously, I have worked as an extension educator, a nutritionist for a feed company, the rodeo coach for Chadron State College, and was a beef extension specialist for Montana State in Miles City. I received my BS from North Dakota State University, my MS from Montana State University, my Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming, and I completed a Post Doc at Colorado State University in Reproductive Biotechnology. 

About Julie

I grew up in Louisville, Kentucky and completed my PhD in Entomology at the University of Kentucky in 2012. I started at UNL in March 2014.

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