Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

A Nebraska-developed wheat variety is gaining national attention.

Katherine Frels discusses NE2620, an upcoming University of Nebraska-Lincoln wheat variety that received the 2026 Miller’s Choice Award for its exceptional combination of field performance, milling quality and baking characteristics.

Watch the interview on RFD-TV to learn how Nebraska wheat research is creating new opportunities for producers.

Applications are due June 15 for Nebraska LEAD Class 45!

🌿 Have you noticed a fast-growing vine climbing through your trees, shrubs, or fence lines?
It could be bur cucumber! This aggressive annual vine can spread rapidly, using tendrils to climb into tree canopies and smother nearby plants if left unchecked.
Kim Todd explains why now is the time to act. Removing bur cucumber before it flowers and sets seed can help prevent even bigger problems next season.
👀 Have you battled bur cucumber in your landscape? Share your experiences or photos in the comments below!

Giant Alliums are Beautiful, But Beware!
These dramatic ornamental onions create stunning purple and white blooms that attract attention in any garden. Just know—they multiply quickly!
Kim Todd shares how to grow giant alliums successfully, when to divide them, how to prevent unwanted spreading, and why native options like nodding onion may be worth considering.

Follow for more gardening advice, plant tips, and Nebraska-tested solutions from Backyard Farmer.

Lydia Ockander is putting in the work — literally.

As a Krutsinger Beef Scholar within the UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, she’s gaining hands-on experience across the cattle industry, building connections and preparing for a career shaped by hard work, practical learning and a firsthand look at every side of the business.

Read more ➡️ stories.nufoundation.org/a-future-in-the-cattle-industry