UNL West Central Research, Extension and Education Center

10/02/2026

Join Nebraska Extension on Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. for an informational meeting on range recovery after wildfire 🌱

Participants will have the opportunity to tour burned pastures, discuss recovery and grazing management strategies, and learn about cowherd supplementation and feeding options. ›› https://buff.ly/Xe36jTR 📲

10/01/2026

Looking for a new podcast to listen to? 🎧️

A new agriculture and natural resources podcast collection is bringing together podcasts from across the university's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources together on one website. Learn more and find your next episode ›› https://buff.ly/xVr2mFf 📲

10/01/2026

There is still time to register! Sign up now for this training by Sunday, Oct. 4 📲

EMBRACE STORK is a full-day, hands-on training is designed for rural labor and delivery nurses and sonographers. Through simulation-based education, expert instruction and team-based learning, participants will strengthen clinical skills and build readiness for obstetric emergencies.

📍 Oct. 8 | West Central Research Center
🔗 https://buff.ly/FS9wXLD

09/30/2026

Meet Shawna Burian, a beef technician at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center.

"I like that while we can teach people about livestock, we are also learning so much about the cattle ourselves at the same time through the research done here," said Burian. ›› https://buff.ly/wUTMOv0 🐮

09/29/2026

Help UNL researchers track herbicide resistance across Nebraska! 🌱

W**d scientists are collecting seed samples from suspected herbicide-resistant w**d populations following the 2026 growing season. Growers can contribute by collecting seed heads from suspected resistant w**ds and delivering them to their local Extension office or mailing them directly to the appropriate UNL laboratory. ›› https://buff.ly/5Y5gCRP 📲

09/28/2026

UNL Beef's Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow webinar series is returning this fall to help cattle producers evaluate feed options and make informed nutrition decisions.

The four-session online series will be held throughout November and is limited to 40 participants. Learn more and register now ›› https://buff.ly/d082Ibn 🐮

09/25/2026

From identifying crop problems to turning years of field data into management guidance, artificial intelligence is moving closer to the decisions producers make every day.

Midwest corn and soybean producers and agriculture students are invited to participate in a new survey examining their perceptions of, trust in and readiness to use AI-enabled agricultural tools.

Learn more and participate ›› https://buff.ly/XtTBYfo 📲

09/24/2026

Water is one of the most important resources for growing a crop, and knowing when and how much to apply can make a big difference.

From soil-moisture sensors to smartphone monitoring, irrigation technology is helping Nebraska farmers make data-driven decisions that can conserve water, reduce costs and improve efficiency. ›› https://buff.ly/TMSgqpq 💧

09/24/2026

The Grassland Gallery event planned for Saturday, Sept. 26, at Haythorn Land & Cattle Co. in Keith County has been canceled. Questions? Contact [email protected].

09/23/2026

Harvest is on the horizon here at the West Central Research Center!

Our researchers and technicians are not only preparing to harvest this year's crop, but also collecting data that helps turn local research into information farmers can use in their operations. Here's to a successful harvest season! 🌽