Panhandle Research, Extension & Education Center
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At the UNL Panhandle Research, Extension & Education Center, we innovate and conduct research to make life better for Nebraska ag producers, rural communities, businesses, children, and families. Our 19 program specialists, extension educators and research scientists work with local stakeholders to identify and prioritize challenges facing western Nebraska. They share ideas and collaborate with colleagues across the nation and world to discover solutions to local problems.
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PREEC Audio
NSHS: Carbon markets, what to know
Carbon markets are not new, but for agriculturalists, getting involved in them might seem risky. Jessica Groskopf, UNL ag economist, discusses what to consider when examining carbon markets.
NSHS: Using moisture before its gone
Colorado State University Professor Emeritus Gary Peterson discussed cover crops and using water when you have it at the recent Nebraska Soil Health School.
Nebraska Soil Health School set for April 24
Bijesh Maharjan, Nebraska Extension associate professor and coordinator of the event discusses the guest speakers for the NSHS.
PREEC Video
Planting chickpea trials
Nebraska Extension Dry Bean Breeder Carlos Urrea and his crew were out in late April planting chickpea trials at the Mitchell Ag Lab plots.
On-Farm Research: direct harvest of dry edible beans
A Nebraska 2024 On-Farm Research Network meeting was held in Alliance on Feb. 21 at the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center.
Students learn technology and more at Incredible STEM Day
The Nebraska Extension second annual Incredible STEM Day hosted fifth-graders at the Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff on Feb. 7. Nathan Rice, Nebraska Extension 4-H educator, explained more on the event.
PREEC Announcements
Field Tours
June 6, 11-14 2024
2024 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Wheat Variety Tours
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Crop Performance Testing Program is excited to announce its lineup for wheat variety tours starti
workshop
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
UNL’s High Plains Ag Lab, 3257 Rd. 109, Sidney
Nebraska Soil Health School
Applicator Training
Jan. 3 to March 26, 2024
2024 Private Pesticide Applicator Training schedule announced
The 2024 private pesticide applicator training dates, times, and locations have been set.
Conference
August 1 - 3, 2023
Gering Civic Center, 1050 M St., Gering, Nebraska, USA
International Millets Conference 2023
The International Millets Conference 2023 organized by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Rutgers University, and North American Millets Alliance, will be Aug. 1 - 3, in Gering, Nebraska, USA.
