Irrigation Efficiency
Irrigation plays a vital role in Nebraska’s agriculture. This is especially apparent in the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District, which is the most heavily groundwater irrigated district in the state. In this district, 1.2 million acres are irrigated farmland, representing more than 12,000...
Advancements In Irrigation
As Nebraska grapples with the challenges of erratic weather patterns and loss of soil and water resources, producers and conservationists alike stand at the forefront of addressing these issues. One of the critical factors in achieving sustainable and efficient agriculture is the advancement of crop...
The Next Generation of Stewards of the Land
Soil health field day yields new insights for area farmers When input costs went through the roof in 2021 and 2022, Fillmore County farmer Jordan Uldrich decided that he needed a better strategy for fertilizer and weed management—one that wasn’t going to break the bank, but that would still be...
Quality Flash!
Cultivating Change: Empowering Farmers to Safeguard Groundwater By: Kaleb Fritz, Water Conservationist In the heart of our agricultural landscape lies a responsibility that reaches far beyond the fields: the need for farmers to champion the cause of preserving our groundwater supply. Amidst the...