Nebraska Extension Almanac Radio Podcast
1) Wintering Growing Calves Using Corn Residue
Corn residue is an outstanding forage resource for wintering cows but can also be an option for backgrounding calves and growing heifers. Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist Mary Drewnoski says...Show More
2) Strategic Planning for Farmers and Ranchers
Strategic planning is beneficial to any business, and farm and ranch operations are no exception. UNL Center for Ag Profitability Director Larry Van Tassel talks about the impacts of sound strategic p...Show More
3) Nebraska Livestock Sale Barns: Strengthening Rural Communities
Nebraska livestock sale barns function as both economic marketplaces and social gathering spaces for many producers. Marilyn Schlake and Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel from UNL’s Center for Ag Profitability ...Show More
4) 2025 Corn Disease Report
The 2025 Nebraska corn season experienced significant disease pressure, featuring record levels of southern rust, rapidly expanding tar spot, and widespread stalk and crown rots. Nebraska Extension Pl...Show More
5) 2026 Beef Feedlot Roundtable Series
Nebraska Extension is inviting feedlot owners, managers, employees, and allied industry professionals to attend the 2026 Beef Feedlot Roundtable Series, set for Feb. 17–19 at three locations across we...Show More
6) Yield Effects of Pests and Diseases on Soybeans
Soybean gall midge, Dectes stem borer, and several plant diseases continue to be some of the most important threats to soybean production in Nebraska. Extension Crop Protection and Cropping Systems Sp...Show More
7) Developing A Breeding Plan
The right bull can make a world of difference in your breeding program. Nebraska Extension Beef Genetics Specialist Matt Spangler encourages producers to think about what they intend to do with calves...Show More
8) 2026 February Extension Roundup
Nebraska Extension has several workshops, seminars and training sessions in the month of February. Sessions include pesticide education and manure application certifications, beef production workshops...Show More
9) 2025 Nebraska Extension Soybean Pest Study and Yield Results
Nebraska Extension has recently published a new study on the effects of insect and disease pests on soybeans from the last growing season. Nebraska Extension Crop Protection and Cropping Systems Speci...Show More
10) 2025 Nebraska Corn Board Research Report
The Nebraska Corn Board research dollars are continually seeking new opportunities for corn farmers. Rachael Whitehair Director of Innovation and Stewardship at the Corn Board talks about the studies ...Show More