Northeast Nebraska Crops Update
This event was requested by the Haskell Ag Lab Advisory Committee and combines updates from local research and industry partners. Topics included: corn and soybean disease, soybean pests, nitrogen recommendations, weed management, Farm Bill outlook, On-Farm Research, and more. The next event will be February 4, 2026.
Contact Agnes Kurtzhals, Office Associate, at akurtzhals2@unl.edu or 402-584-3803 for questions.
Forage Field Day
After connecting with forage extension experts in South Dakota and identifying a lack of outreach, a collaborative effort to put on an annual field day was kicked off in 2021 with SDSU Extension. Initially held at the SDSU Southeast Research Farm and Haskell Ag Lab in 2021, the program has rotated back and forth between locations since 2022. Haskell hosted 2021, 2022, and 2024. The event has brought in 50 – 100 participants annually and been able to secure $3,000 in grant and sponsorship support.
Topics include: Alfalfa Revenue Insurance Development, AgSpire, Summer Annuals for Forage and Soil Health, Animal Nutrition Breakouts, Make a Silage Harvest Plan, Alfalfa Diseases and Pest, and more.
Contact Ben Beckman, Livestock Systems Associate Extension Educator, at ben.beckman@unl.edu for questions.
Great Plains Heifer Development Center: Recap
The Great Plains Heifer Development program team held their first annual recap in 2024 at Haskell Ag Lab near Concord, Nebraska to round out and review year one performance. The event brought together consignors, local producers, industry partners, and researchers, all eager to explore the possibilities for year two of the program.
Contact Connor Biehler, Beef Extension Educator, at cbiehler2@unl.edu or 402-624-8007 for questions.
Past Field Days
Cover Crop Field Day
The focus of the spring Cover Crops Field Day at Haskell Ag Lab near Concord, NE was on learning about fall-planted cover crops tailored to diverse management goals. The field day had featured guided tours through three research trials, showcasing the latest findings and practical insights into cover crop management and benefits. More information.
Nitrogen Sources Field Day
As corn production continues to increase in Nebraska, the issues associated with nitrogen management and water quality have received more attention among the public. Both state agencies and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have increased their efforts in addressing these concerns in recent years.
The Field Day “Building Connections Among Nitrogen Sources, Soil Management, and Water Quality” will highlight many of the research efforts underway at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and its collaboration efforts with the state (Natural Resource Districts, Nebraska Corn Board) and federal agencies (USDA NIFA, USDA NRCS) in addressing the issues. You will be able to learn about nitrogen sources and their connections in building soil health, crop resilience, and improving water quality. Finally, while visiting the displays and enjoying the tours, you can fill up with a free lunch.
If you are looking to host a field day at the Haskell Ag Lab, please contact us at 402-584-2261.