Nebraska Agronomy and Horticulture

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

Nebraskans helping Nebraskans.

Gov. Jim Pillen, in partnership with NDOT and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, is launching the Nebraska Wildfire Hay Recovery Program as part of ongoing efforts to support ranchers impacted by historic wildfires. The program allows hay harvested from eligible state highway rights-of-way to be donated to ranchers and help them continue operations.

Learn more: https://ndot.info/ef1621

Nebraska W**d Management Field Day Pure Nebraska

Out there is a world of learning, discovery, and curiosity across University of Nebraska institutions. Different museums, academic departments, and science programs expand your learning and understanding of the world around you. If you are fascinated by nature or art, or just looking to connect with experts in different fields and gain hands-on experience, visit https://engage.unl.edu/community-resources-database to learn more and be inspired.

Here are a couple of upcoming field days to take note of in our area:

Improving Water Quality and Wildlife Habitat Through Farm-Wide Conservation Practices
When: June 23
Where: Craig, NE
Hosted by: Practical Farmers of Iowa and Ed & Leta Olson
Learn more and RSVP: https://practicalfarmers.org/events/field-days/improving-water-quality-and-wildlife-habitat-through-farm-wide-conservation-practices/

While our lab is not presenting at this field day, we have held field days at the Olson's farm in the past, and they are well worth the time. If you are a producer or landowner, or if you are a conservation professional, we highly recommend this field day.

Research , Technology and Regenerative Farming (part of 2026 Manure Expo)
When: July 28
Where: Haskell Ag Lab
Hosted by: Haskell Ag Lab
Learn more and register: https://www.manureexpo.ca

Come see us at UNL Haskell Ag Lab! This presentation is part of the 2026 Manure Expo and will feature information on managing manure transport with prairie strips.

UNL Ag Research Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Practical Farmers of Iowa

Last chance to RSVP to the All-staff Engagement Meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on June 24 in Keim 150!

Hosted by the Staff Advisory Committee, the event will feature four speakers from different disciplines in the department who will share insights into their roles. This staff-only event is intended to lend some familiarity and create points of contact within the department.

Pizza will be provided.

RSVP at go.unl.edu/allstaff.

AgTech Connect is less than a month away! Are you registered to attend?

Registration is open for AgTech Connect, The Combine's flagship conference! We hope to see you on July 15 and 16 at Nebraska Innovation Campus for this event.

AgTech Connect features discussions with venture capitalists, exciting AgTech demos and networking opportunities.

Learn more and register by visiting https://www.agtechconnect.co/.

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