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.
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WCREC professors Jerry Volesky and Travis Mulliniks recipients of awards.
Jerry Volesky, Range & Forage Systems Specialist at WCREC was recently awarded the 2019 Nebraska Section, Society for Range Management Service Award at the groups annual meeting. The Range Management Service Award recognizes range management professionals for outstanding service in promoting wise management and use of Nebraska rangeland resources. More can be read at North Platte Extension Educator Recognized
The National Agricultural Aviation Association had the opportunity to visit the University of Nebraska's Pesticide Application Technology Lab this past summer. The purpose of the visit was to tour the lab and find out more about its research and the potential for future work involving aerial application. Dr. Greg Kruger, associate professor and director of the PAT lab provided the tour and information on the research being conducted. With the NAAA's permission, the article can be read in the Fall 2019 issue of Agricultural Aviation.
University of Nebraska Range and Forage Specialist Dr. Jerry Volesky provides an update on pasture conditions across the state, and what it means for calving and hay production.
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Nebraska Extension Educator Susan Harris-Broomfield has an in-depth look at some of the psychological challenges producers face in the wake of natural disasters, like the recent flooding. She also provides some effective ways to cope.
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Dr. Matt Stockton joins the program to tell us what the recent flooding means for Nebraska beef producers. To get more information regarding flood recovery and to help those affected by the disaster, visit flood.unl.edu.
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Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference is Feb. 20-21
January 3, 2020
The annual Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference will celebrate 35 years Feb. 20 and 21 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Kearney.
2020 Master Gardener training
November 7, 2019
Lincoln, Neb. — Nebraska Extension is offering Master Gardener training throughout the state in 2020. The Nebraska EMG program is a horticulture-related volunteer training program based in many counties and has been part of Nebraska Extension since 1976.