Stop by the “Big Red Building” to explore how the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, along with Nebraska Extension are providing Solutions for On-Farm Risk at the 2025 Husker Harvest Days farm show, located at Lot 827.
From Tuesday, Sept. 9 to Thursday, Sept. 11, Nebraska Extension educators, specialists and other faculty across the state will be ready for your questions and sharing their field-proven experiences with new data-driven research. Discover more about:
- Landscapes and Weather Resilience: Techniques for managing landscapes to withstand extreme weather, including plant selection, irrigation, pruning, and pest management. https://hles.unl.edu/
- Soil Health: Methods for enhancing soil productivity through cover crops, interseeding, and sustainable practices. https://cropwatch.unl.edu/
- Digital Agriculture and Technology: Insights from Nebraska On-Farm Research Network into new digital tools and technologies that improve production and profitability. https://on-farm-research.unl.edu/
- Pest Management — Plant Health: Learn about advanced strategies for pest control that reduce risk. https://pat.unl.edu/
- Health and Wellness: Strategies for maintaining physical and mental well-being amid the demands of farm life. https://ruralwellness.unl.edu/
- Manure Management: Best practices for integrating manure into farming for better soil health and reduced use of synthetic fertilizers. https://manure.unl.edu/
- Water Management: Innovative techniques for conserving water resources, including irrigation management and drinking water protection. https://water.unl.edu/
- Livestock Health: Approaches to improving cattle herd productivity through disease prevention, early detection, and proper nutrition. http://beef.unl.edu/
- Rural Prosperity: Support for community leaders and entrepreneurs to promote economic development and vibrant local food systems. https://ruralprosperityne.unl.edu/
- Agricultural Profitability: Resources from the Center for Agricultural Profitability to aid in financial decision-making for securing the future of farming operations. http://cap.unl.edu/
- Leadership Development: Information on the Nebraska LEAD Program, which prepares agricultural leaders for industry challenges. http://lead.unl.edu/
- Youth Education and Career Preparation: Join Nebraska 4-H, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) and UNL’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CASNR) to help youth explore career paths and develop employability skills. http://4h.unl.edu, https://ncta.unl.edu/, https://casnr.unl.edu/
- AgrAbility: Learn how they can help individuals with disabilities overcome barriers to continue in their chosen agricultural profession. Located in the Health and Wellness Tent. https://agrability.unl.edu/
Crop Skills Challenge at Lot #928
Located just south of the Big Red Building, this interactive event will pit participants against each other, not just in physical farm skills, but more in skills between the ears in crop production. This year, participants will be challenged on a virtual Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) competition, insect feeding and herbicide injury identification. Participants will also have the chance to try their hand at setting siphon tubes, a spray table demo, and a 3D google sprayer experience.
This event is hosted by UNL TAPS and extension’s water and cropping systems team.
Make sure to also stop across from the Big Red Building to get your UNL Dairy Store Ice Cream and see the UNL Quarter-Scale Pulling Tractor.
We all look forward to seeing and visiting with all HHD participants! Visit the Husker Harvest Days site for more information.
