UNL West Central Research, Extension and Education Center

06/18/2026

Assessing field stand counts is a critical step in maximizing yield potential and identifying emergence issues early. 🌱

Learn about methods for evaluating corn, soybean and sorghum stands, from traditional field counts to drone technology. ›› https://buff.ly/Wz15Mxl 📲

06/18/2026

Summer show season means thousands of livestock will cross state lines as families head to junior nationals, breed shows, and state fairs.

While the focus is on competition, animal health and travel requirements deserve equal attention. This year, producers should pay particular attention to interstate movement requirements and the evolving New World Screwworm situation which is dynamic and changing daily. ›› https://buff.ly/2thZvIu 📲

Summer show season means thousands of livestock will cross state lines as families head to junior nationals, breed shows, and state fairs. While the focus is on competition, animal health and travel requirements deserve equal attention. This year, producers should pay particular attention to interst...

06/17/2026

Mark your calendar for June 23! 🐮

Nebraska Extension's Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour will bring producers together near Broken Bow for a day of learning, networking and practical discussion focused on drought management, grazing strategies, research, and the latest tools for producers. Register by this Friday at go.unl.edu/summerstockertour 📲

06/17/2026

Nebraska cattle producers continue to face tough conditions this season. 🐮

An upcoming UNL Beef program hosted at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center on June 26 will walk through practical, research-based options to help your operation stay resilient during drought, maintain cow health, and protect calf performance. ›› https://buff.ly/EHgNHzx 📲

Nebraska cattle producers continue to face tough conditions this season. Cool‑season grass production is coming in 30–70% below normal, with warm‑season pastures starting off behind. With forage shortages looming, now is the time to evaluate your strategies to stretch limited feed resources.Th...

06/16/2026

With crops emerging in the field, the UNL TAPS program is kicking off another year of assisting farmers in trialing different management decisions in a low-risk environment. 🌱

Learn more in the latest Farm Progress Daily Field Check ›› https://buff.ly/KBrGCJl 📲

Field Check: Researchers at the TAPS plots in North Platte, Neb., are concerned with moisture early in the season, just like much of Nebraska.

06/15/2026

New World Screwworm has recently been detected in the United States for the first time in decades. 🪰

While Nebraska is unlikely to support established populations of the pest, livestock producers should remain vigilant and routinely monitor animals for signs of infestation.

Learn more about New World Screwworm and its implications for Nebraska livestock operations. ›› https://buff.ly/HF4iPjQ 📲

The New World Screwworm (NWS), Cochliomyia hominivorax, is among the most destructive livestock pests ever encountered in the Western Hemisphere. Unlike most fly species whose larvae develop in decaying organic matter, New World Screwworm larvae feed exclusively on live tissue of warm-blooded animal...

06/12/2026

Were you or do you know anyone impacted by the 2026 Nebraska wildfires?

Local health departments and the UNMC College of Public Health are partnering to learn directly from residents about their experiences and recovery needs. Assessment teams will be visiting randomly selected households in wildfire-affected areas in central and western Nebraska to conduct voluntary surveys that will help guide future disaster preparedness and recovery efforts.

Participants will receive free water testing and a wildfire cleanup kit. Your voice can help strengthen Nebraska communities and improve future disaster response.

Nebraska Extension in Lincoln, Logan and McPherson Counties

06/12/2026

As drought stress intensifies, Nebraska Extension's Todd Whitney and Jerry Volesky share practical advice on stretching limited irrigation water, avoiding poisonous plants in stressed pastures and building flexibility into summer grazing plans.

Learn more in the Pasture and Forage Minute ›› https://buff.ly/7Dpbifq ⏱️

06/11/2026

Dry conditions across Nebraska mean pasture fire risk is top of mind for many producers. From road ditches and fence lines to hay feeding areas and ungrazed pasture corners, fine fuels can quickly become a concern.

Learn practical steps you can take to reduce fire risk while continuing necessary pasture management this season. Read ›› https://buff.ly/9W7ybGq 📲

06/10/2026

The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is aware of the confirmation of New World screwworm in Texas earlier this month and is monitoring developments related to the parasite.

Learn more about these efforts here ›› https://buff.ly/eqd11dB 📲

The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is aware of the confirmation of New World screwworm in Texas earlier this month and is monitoring developments related to the parasite.