Events in August 2018

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August 14, 2018(2 events)

9:30 am: Getting Started With Soil Health Field Day


August 14, 2018

Minden, Nebraska

Join No-till on the Plains for a field tour and soil health information session on Aug 14 in Minden, NE. Field sites include several cover crops, double crop wheat and corn and equipment discussion with Paul Jasa.

Dr. Ray Ward, founder of Ward Laboratories in Kearney, NE will disuccs soils, crop fertility and the importance of soils testing.

Lunch is included.

Register by Aug 4. Registration $40.

Getting Started With Soil Health Field Day

7:30 pm: Board of Directors Meeting


August 14, 2018

Groundwater Management Plan
Vadose Zone Assessment

  1. Call Meeting to Order – Randy Uhrmacher
  2. Pledge of Alliegence
  3. Roll Call of Directors
  4. Note: The Open Meetings Act is Posted by the West Door
  5. Publication of Board Meeting Notice
  6. Action to Adopt Board Meeting Agenda
  7. Action on Consent Agenda Items
    a. Acceptance of Board Member Absences
    b. Approval of July 10, 2018 Board Meeting Minutes
  8. Public Comment
  9. Action on Treasurer's Report – Warren Brakhahn
  10. Agency Reports
    a. NRCS Report – Janet Valasek
  11. Staff Reports – Donnie Engelhardt
  12. 8:00 PM - Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2019 Budgets
    a.  Open Hearing & Public Notice
    b.  Presentation of Proposed FY 2019 Budgets of LBPWP-N, LBPWP-S, and LBNRD
    c.  Questions, Comments, Testimony
    d.  Close of Hearing
  13. Action on District Budgets
    a.   FY 2019 Budget Little Blue Public Water Project
    b.   FY 2019 Budget Little Blue Public Water Project – South
    c.   FY 2019 General Little Blue NRD Budget
  14. Water Resources Committee Report – Alan Wiedel
    a. Action on Order for Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of  Groundwater Management Area
    b. Action on Order for Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Groundwater Management and Protection Act – Runoff Rules
    c. Action on Approval of Platte River New Depletions Area Final Map
    d. Other Business
  15. Projects and Planning Committee – Marlin Kimle
    a.   Action on Buffer Strip Application - Sykora
    b.  Action on Change Order # 2 Crystal Lake Renovation Project
    c.  Action on Archeological Survey for Recharge Project
    d.  Other Business.
  16. New Web Site Demo – Donnie Engelhardt
  17. Executive Committee Report
    a.  Renewal Resolution for LARM Insurance
    b.  Action to Approve Manager’s Job Description and Advertisement
  18. Public Comment – Additional public comments may be made at this time.
  19. Other Business - Opportunity to introduce an item for reference to the committee
    or placed on next month's agenda.
  20. Adjournment
  21. Review and Discussion of Platte River New Depletions Area Map
  22. 4. Review of Current Nitrate Readings and Implications of New Rules
  23. Other Business

Printable Agenda

Reports/Presentations:

Board of Directors Meeting

August 15, 2018
August 16, 2018
August 17, 2018
August 18, 2018
August 19, 2018
August 20, 2018(1 event)

5:00 pm: Crop Science Investigation (CSI): Estimating Yields


August 20, 2018

Aug. 20:  Crop Science Investigation (CSI): Estimating Yields, 5-6 p.m., RSVP jrees2@unl.edu

August 21, 2018
August 22, 2018(1 event)

8:00 am: Midwest Soybean Production Clinic


August 22, 2018

See a growing season in one place!  This event includes plots with soybean growth and development at a range of vegetative/reproductive growth stages. Last year’s participants valued the clinic at $10.21 per acre in knowledge gained.

Nebraska Extension’s Aug. 22 Midwest Soybean Production Clinic and Aug. 23 Midwest Corn Production Clinic will provide an in-field opportunity for participants to work with crops in the early vegetative stages of growth through maturity.

“Agribusiness professionals and crop producers will take a close-up look at field conditions, research, and techniques at the University of Nebraska’s Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics,” said Nebraska Extension Educator Keith Glewen. “The clinics provide opportunities for hands-on interaction.”

Soybean clinic topics include cultural practices; genetics/agronomics; insect management; plant pathology; soil fertility; and weed management.

Corn clinic topics include cultural practices; genetics/production; insect damage; plant pathology; soil fertility; and weed science.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. both days, and the clinics run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants will meet at the August N. Christenson Research and Education Building at the university’s Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center near Mead.

A total of 8 Certified Crop Adviser credits (crop management – 2, nutrient management – 2, and pest management - 4) have been applied for and are pending approval for each clinic. Participants will earn 16 credits by attending both days.

Early registration is recommended to reserve a seat (limit 60) and resource materials. Cost for one clinic is $95 for those registering one week in advance and $120 after.  Special pricing is available for those registering for both clinics - $150 by Aug. 17, $200 after. We offer a money back guarantee of your registration fee if you’re not satisfied with the training.

For more information or to register, contact the Nebraska Extension CMDC Programs, 1071 County Road G, Ithaca, NE 68033, call (800) 529-8030, fax (402) 624-8010, e-mail cdunbar2@unl.edu or visit https://enre.unl.edu/crop/.

8 total CCA credits applied for and pending (2-Crop Mgt., 2-Nutr. Mgt., and 4-Pest Mgt)

Held at a site developed exclusively for the clinics, the expertise of University and industry agricultural specialists and professionals is drawn upon to provide the latest, most up-to-date information. Presentations include hands-on-activities or field demonstrations in small groups to encourage interaction between presenter and participants. Benefits of the Crop Management summer training include one-on-one attention, actual on-site plot demonstrations, and beneficial interaction with other participants. The small manageable groups promote interaction between presenters and participants.

Additional Public Info: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/enre/crop/

Midwest Soybean Production Clinic

August 23, 2018(2 events)

8:00 am: Midwest Corn Production Clinic


August 23, 2018

See a growing season in one place! Includes plots with corn growth and development at a range of vegetative/reproductive growth stages. Last year’s participants valued the clinic at $9.55 per acre in knowledge gained.

Nebraska Extension’s Aug. 22 Midwest Soybean Production Clinic and Aug. 23 Midwest Corn Production Clinic will provide an in-field opportunity for participants to work with crops in the early vegetative stages of growth through maturity.

“Agribusiness professionals and crop producers will take a close-up look at field conditions, research and techniques at the University of Nebraska’s Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics,” said Nebraska Extension Educator Keith Glewen. “The clinics provide opportunities for hands-on interaction.”

Soybean clinic topics include: cultural practices; genetics/agronomics; insect management; plant pathology; soil fertility; and weed management.

Corn clinic topics include: cultural practices; genetics/production; insect damage; plant pathology; soil fertility; and weed science.

Registration begins at 8 a.m. both days and the clinics run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants will meet at the August N. Christenson Research and Education Building at the university’s Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center near Mead.

A total of 8 Certified Crop Adviser credits (crop management – 2, nutrient management – 2, and pest management - 4) have been applied for and are pending approval for each clinic. Participants will earn 16 credits by attending both days.

Early registration is recommended to reserve a seat (limit 60) and resource materials. Cost for one clinic is $95 for those registering one week in advance and $120 after. Special pricing is available for those registering for both clinics - $150 by Aug. 17, $200 after. We offer a money back guarantee of your registration fee if you’re not satisfied with the training.

For more information or to register, contact the Nebraska Extension CMDC Programs, 1071 County Road G, Ithaca, NE 68033, call (800) 529-8030, fax (402) 624-8010, e-mail cdunbar2@unl.edu or visit https://enre.unl.edu/crop/.

8 total CCA credits applied for and pending (2-Crop Mgt., 2-Nutr. Mgt., and 4-Pest Mgt)

Held at a site developed exclusively for the clinics, the expertise of University and industry agricultural specialists and professionals is drawn upon to provide the latest, most up-to date information. Presentations include hands-on-activities or field demonstrations in small groups to encourage interaction between presenter and participants. Benefits of the Crop Management summer training include one-on-one attention, actual on-site plot demonstrations, and beneficial interaction with other participants. The small manageable groups promote interaction between presenters and participants.

Midwest Corn Production Clinic

8:00 am: Water and Crops Field Day Aug. 23 in North Platte


August 23, 2018

Nebraska Extension, the Ogallala Water Project and the Nebraska Water Balance Alliance will host a water and crops field day Aug. 23 at the West Central Research and Extension Center, 402 W. State Farm Road, North Platte. “Partnering with producers & industry – tackling today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities” is the theme for this educational event focused on innovative and practical crop management solutions.

Educators and specialists from Nebraska Extension as well as Kansas, Colorado and Texas, will address water issues that may affect your farming operation. Topics will include water management, economics, and agronomic principles. Approximately 30 commercial vendors will be providing live product demonstrations.

“Water is one of Nebraska’s most valuable resources,” said Extension Educator Chuck Burr. “This field day will give those interested in water a chance to learn about irrigation practices and cropping systems on a farm scale that can maintain or increase crop production while conserving water.”

The event will also showcase the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Testing Ag Performance Solutions (UNL-TAPS) competition. The second annual farm management competition features producers competing against each other, along with University scientists, to manage center pivot-irrigated corn and sorghum for the 2018 growing season. Contestants make production and management decisions for individual plots, including irrigation scheduling, nitrogen management, hybrid selection, plant population, grain marketing and risk management. Come and learn from some of the best corn and sorghum growers in Nebraska.

Field site tours in the afternoon will allow attendees to choose which management strategies and equipment they want to learn more about by visiting with experts.

The event is free. Registration is requested by Aug. 20 for planning and food purposes.

Water and Crops Field Day Aug. 23 in North Platte

August 24, 2018(1 event)

All Day: Nebraska State Fair

All Day
August 24, 2018 September 3, 2018

Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island, NE

Nebraska State Fair

August 25, 2018(1 event)

All Day: Nebraska State Fair

All Day
August 24, 2018 September 3, 2018

Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island, NE

Nebraska State Fair

August 26, 2018(1 event)

All Day: Nebraska State Fair

All Day
August 24, 2018 September 3, 2018

Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island, NE

Nebraska State Fair

August 27, 2018(1 event)

All Day: Nebraska State Fair

All Day
August 24, 2018 September 3, 2018

Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island, NE

Nebraska State Fair

August 28, 2018(1 event)

All Day: Nebraska State Fair

All Day
August 24, 2018 September 3, 2018

Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island, NE

Nebraska State Fair

August 29, 2018(1 event)

All Day: Nebraska State Fair

All Day
August 24, 2018 September 3, 2018

Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island, NE

Nebraska State Fair

August 30, 2018(1 event)

All Day: Nebraska State Fair

All Day
August 24, 2018 September 3, 2018

Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island, NE

Nebraska State Fair

August 31, 2018(1 event)

All Day: Nebraska State Fair

All Day
August 24, 2018 September 3, 2018

Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island, NE

Nebraska State Fair

September 1, 2018(1 event)

All Day: Nebraska State Fair

All Day
August 24, 2018 September 3, 2018

Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island, NE

Nebraska State Fair