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.
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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
“Sustainable Agriculture for Today and Tomorrow”
UNL West Central Research, Extension and Education Center’s
19th Annual West Central Water and Crops Field Day
August 24, 2023 | 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
402 West State Farm Road, North Platte, NE
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory held the 24rd Annual Open House on August 23. This year’s Open House was a hybrid format with the traditional in-person event held at GSL along with a live-streamed online webinar. The online webinar covered the morning sustainability topics. Activities, demonstrations and commercial exhibits were planned so guests could attend them throughout the day.
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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