Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

06/03/2026

Kim Todd's top three perennials for full sun? ☀️
🌼 Pasque Flower
🌿 False Indigo (Baptisia)
💜 Penstemon
These landscape favorites deliver color, texture, and interest well beyond bloom season.
What's your favorite perennial for sunny gardens?

05/31/2026

Great attendance today at Schramm park! Thank you Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for hosting and for everyone who came out and shared our love of wildlife, gardening and landscapes. You can watch the show on Nebraska Public Media on Thursday at 7pm CT.

Check out the park when you get a chance….Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program has put in a lot of work to make the pollinator garden looking fabulous!

05/29/2026

Congratulations to the 21 students selected for the newest cohort of the Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program.

These future veterinarians will help strengthen animal health, support Nebraska livestock producers and serve rural communities across the state.

Meet the students: https://go.unl.edu/675z

05/29/2026

May is National Beef Month 🥩

From pasture to plate, beef production plays a vital role in Nebraska’s economy, communities and way of life. We’re proud to support the people behind our state’s top industry through research, Extension and education that strengthen Nebraska beef production for generations to come.

05/28/2026

A free June 11 webinar, Management Options in Drought, will provide practical strategies producers can use now to manage forage shortages, protect herd health and plan ahead during ongoing drought conditions.

Hear directly from UNL specialists and partners on drought outlook, pasture conditions, forage alternatives, herd management decisions and available assistance programs.

Register: go.unl.edu/drought2026

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We remember their service, their sacrifice and their legacy.

05/24/2026

Strong leadership is essential to the future of agriculture and rural communities — and the Nebraska LEAD Program is helping prepare the next generation.

In this RFD-TV segment, Nebraska LEAD Director Kurtis Harms shares how the two-year leadership development program takes Fellows across Nebraska, the nation and the world to expand perspectives, strengthen leadership skills and better understand the future of agriculture.

Apply for Cohort 45 by June 15. Learn more or request an application: lead.unl.edu

05/23/2026

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05/20/2026

You never know exactly what to expect when you begin the Nebraska LEAD Program — but for Troy Kane, it became much more than he imagined.

In this video, Troy shares how LEAD opened his eyes to new people, places and perspectives across Nebraska agriculture, while also reigniting his passion for leadership and community involvement.

Hear Troy’s story and learn how the Nebraska LEAD Program continues to shape leaders across our state.