On-farm research network results meetings offered

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The annual Nebraska On-Farm Research Network research results update meetings will be offered in-person and online in 2021.
Farm operators and agronomists from across the state will obtain valuable crop production-related information from on-farm research projects conducted on Nebraska farms by Nebraska farmers in partnership with University of Nebraska faculty. These research projects cover products, practices and new technologies that affect farm productivity and profitability.
The Nebraska On-Farm Research Network is a statewide, on-farm research program that addresses critical farmer production, profitability and natural resources questions. Growers take an active role in the on-farm research project sponsored by Nebraska Extension in partnership with the Nebraska Corn Growers Association, the Nebraska Corn Board, the Nebraska Soybean Checkoff and the Nebraska Dry Bean Commission.
These February programs will provide an opportunity to hear growers who conducted on-farm research share their results from the 2020 growing season. Field length replicated treatment comparisons were completed in growers’ fields, using their equipment.
Local hosting sites and online options (same program both days):
• Thursday, Feb. 25, in Beatrice at the Gage County Extension Office, 1115 W. Scott St.
• Friday, Feb. 26, in Wilber at the Saline County Extension Office, 306 W. Third St.
• Online from home or office via Zoom on Feb. 25 or 26
Programs start with check-in at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 12:30 p.m. Visit my local Extension website at croptechcafe.org to get more information about these On-Farm Research Network meetings include the online registration, details and program updates. Register online or over the phone by calling the Gage County Extension office at (402) 223-1384 or the Saline County Extension office at (402) 821-2151.
Pre-registration is required. Walk-in registration will not be permitted. Early registration is encouraged due to capacity limitations at both locations. Once a location is full, it will no longer be listed as a registration option online. Pre-register for in-person training at least one day in advance for planning purposes. In-person meetings will only be held if local and UNL directed health measures allow and if weather conditions are suitable for travel.
If a meeting is canceled, registered participants will be notified via email, phone or text message. Facial coverings/masks are strongly recommended at Nebraska Extension offices in Beatrice and Wilber.
Certified Crop Adviser continuing education units have been applied for and are pending. For more information and general inquiries about Nebraska On-Farm Research Network, feel free to contact me at nathan.mueller@unl.edu or (402) 821-1722.
Know your crop, know your tech, know your bottom line at croptechcafe.org.