@UNLExtPanhandle

The Panhandle Research, Extension & Education Center focuses research on crops & conditions specific to western Neb., as well as beef production.

 Scottsbluff, NE
panhandle.unl.edu
Joined March 2012
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The Nebraska Leadership Education/Action Development (LEAD) Program was in western Nebraska Oct. 4-6. video: Nebraska LEAD Program visits the West mediahub.unl.edu/media/27516

Nebraska LEAD Program visits the west

The Nebraska Leadership Education/Action Development (LEAD) Program was in western Nebraska Oct. 4-6. Members of the 45th class visited and learned about agriculture in western Nebraska, including...

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video: 2026 Dry Edible Bean Virtual Webinar Series - Weed Management mediahub.unl.edu/media/27202 In the first episode of the Dry Edible Bean Virtual Webinar Series, Dr. Nevin Lawrence, Weed Management, discussed Palmer amaranth, Group 15 choice, and timing.

2026 Dry Edible Bean Virtual Webinar Series - Weed Management

Dr. Nevin Lawrence, Weed Management, discusses Palmer amaranth, Group 15 choice, and timing.

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Free financial consultations for Panhandle farmers and ranchers, Aug. 11-13. Meet with ag financial analyst David Haupt about balance sheets, debt, or cash flow. Register with Nebraska Rural Response Hotline: 800-464-0258 go.unl.edu/ga56 | @UNLExtPanhandle
Black cattle graze in a pasture.

ALT Black cattle graze in a pasture.

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video: Weeding research yellow pea field plots mediahub.unl.edu/media/27172 Dipak Santra, Nebraska Extension Alternative Crops Breeder, is running trials on yellow field peas from four seed companies. With the weather challenges, weeds are plentiful in the plots.

Weeding research yellow pea field plots

Dipak Santra, Nebraska Extension Alternative Crops Breeder, is running trials on yellow field peas from four seed companies. With the weather challenges, weeds are plentiful in the plots.

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video: 4-Her's go fishing at Terry's Lake mediahub.unl.edu/media/27156 A two-day 4-H Fishing Workshop held its second day at Terry’s Lake on July 9 to put their fishing skills to the test.

4-Her's go fishing at Terry's Lake

The two-day 4-H Fishing Workshop held its second day at Terry’s Lake on July 9 to put their fishing skills to the test. Hayden Schmer, a student teacher Exploring Career Connections in STEM, and...

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video: Corn root research at PREEC mediahub.unl.edu/media/27140 Dania Ozorio, Research Technologist at UNL Center for Biotechnology, and her team were out collecting root and soil samples at the Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff on June 24.

Corn root research at PREEC

Dania Ozorio, Research Technologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Center for Biotechnology and her team were out collecting root and soil samples at the Panhandle Research Extension and...

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video: 2026 Variety Wheat Trial Tour pt. II mediahub.unl.edu/media/27097 Dr. Cody Creech, Nebraska Extension Dryland Cropping Specialist, discusses some of the challenges wheat faced in western Nebraska in 2025-26.

2026 Variety Wheat Trial Tour pt. II

Dr. Cody Creech, Nebraska Extension Dryland Cropping Specialist, discusses some of the challenges the wheat faced in western Nebraska.

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video: 2026 Variety Wheat Trial Tour mediahub.unl.edu/media/27093 The 2026 Wheat Variety Tours hosted by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Crop Performance Testing Program concluded in Hemingford at the Cullan Farms irrigated wheat field.

2026 Variety Wheat Trial Tour

The 2026 Wheat Variety Tours hosted by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Crop Performance Testing Program finished up in Hemingford at the Cullan Farms irrigated wheat field. In the first of three...

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video: Automation in the Heartland welcomes summer students mediahub.unl.edu/media/27047 Dr. Troy White, Nebraska Extension Ag Leadership Education & Communication, had 17 students working with CNC Stepper Motor Controller to run plasma or laser cutters.

Automation in the Heartland welcomes summer students

Dr. Troy White, Nebraska Extension Ag Leadership Education & Communication, had 17 students working with CNC Stepper Motor Controller to run plasma or laser cutters. The classes teach skills that the...

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video: Dry bean planting in dry conditions mediahub.unl.edu/media/27034 In windy conditions, Dr. Carlos Urrea, UNL dry bean breeder, and his team planted dry bean trials.

Dry bean planting in dry conditions

The drought tolerance of Dr. Carlos Urrea's dry bean breeds will be tested this year. The dry conditions mean the trial will only be rain-fed.

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video: Fertilizing corn research project mediahub.unl.edu/media/27007 The Maharjan Soils Lab students were in a small corn plot, spreading fertilizer on June 4, for a research project at the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff.

Fertilizing corn research project

The Maharjan Soils Lab students were in a small corn plot spreading fertilizer on June 4 for a research project at the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff.

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video: Monument Valley Iris Society Show mediahub.unl.edu/media/26967 Each year, irises on the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center Campus bloom. The Monument Valley Iris Society, which takes care of the irises, will hold its annual on May 23-24.

Monument Valley Iris Society Show

The Monument Valley Iris Society will host its annual show on May 23-24, 2026.

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Even with dry conditions, research at the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center continues. video: Chickpeas planted under dry conditions mediahub.unl.edu/media/26765

Chickpeas planted under dry conditions

Dr. Carlos Urrea, UNL dry bean breeder, and his team planted chickpea variety trials at the Mitchell Ag Lab. Western Nebraska is in a drought and irrigation water will be limited this year (2026).

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Nebraska Extension 4-H leaders and assistants were out in the Panhandle this week, candling for embryos in chicken eggs. Audra Brown, Nebraska Extension 4-H assistant, was at Lincoln Elementary in Gering. mediahub.unl.edu/media/26445

Candling chicks at Lincoln Elementary

Nebraska Extension 4-H leaders and assistants were out in the Panhandle this week, candling for embryos in chicken eggs. The eggs are in incubators at different elementary schools. Audra Brown,...

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A deeper dive into the research going on at the Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center. preec.unl.edu/news/optimizin…
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audio: Building a better chickpea mediahub.unl.edu/media/26131

Building a better chickpea

With an increase in chickpea acres, Carlos Urrea, Nebraska Extension dry bean breeder, has been working on disease resistance for the chickpeas.

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video: Crop Production Clinc - Scottsbluff mediahub.unl.edu/media/26066

Crop Production Clinc - Scottsbluff

The 2026 Crop Production Clinics held across Nebraska in January began in Scottsbluff on Jan. 7.

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video: Prairie Strips planted at PREEC mediahub.unl.edu/media/26027

Prairie Strips planted at PREEC

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Prairie Strips Program is part of the larger, Iowa State-led STRIPS (Science-based Trials of Rowcrops Integrated with Prairie Strips) initiative. The project has...

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Join Nebraska Extension to break down the market implications, compare this closure to past closures, and discuss the latest economic research on price markdowns and capacity constraints. Webinar is from Noon to 1 p.m. CT. Register at events.unl.edu/prec/2025/12/…
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Don't miss out on the Cow Clinics in Burwell, Gordon, and Beatrice in December. mediahub.unl.edu/media/25908

Cow Clinics offered in December

The Nebraska Extension will host three cow clinics in December to prep producers for cow management before calving season.

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