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Research technician Petra Rose (left) pipettes buffers, antibody and protein samples into a western blot plate to be processed while Dr. Jennifer Wood (right) explains the protocol steps to Rebekah Lanning (center), a graduate rotation student in the Complex Biosystems program.

Wood’s research advances fertility understanding for the cattle sector

August 11, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

USDA has expanded emergency haying and grazing authority on CRP acres to help Nebraska livestock producers hit by wildfires access more forage. Landowners who donate haying or grazing rights won't see a reduction in their CRP rental payments.

Nebraska Recovery Roundup: Emergency Haying and Grazing Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Acres

August 11, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

Photo: Real Ag Stock

Nebraska Recovery Roundup: Nebraska Grazing Exchange Strengthens Producer Connections and Supports Livestock Resilience

August 4, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

Photo courtesy of Shannon Peterson, a fourth-generation farmer and rancher in Gothenburg, Neb. Peterson took this photo while fighting fires during the Cottonwood Fire, which burned around 129,103 acres.

Nebraska Recovery Roundup: Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund

July 30, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

The autonomous feed truck demonstrates feeding cattle during the presentation at ENREEC.

Driving Innovation: Partnership Brings Autonomous Truck “Smart Feeding” to University of Nebraska

July 22, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

After drought and wildfire, tax decisions carry lasting consequences for farm and ranch operations. This Nebraska Recovery Roundup installment walks through the income deferral, casualty loss, and crop insurance options producers should weigh before year's end.

Nebraska Recovery Roundup: Income Tax Deferral Options

July 22, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory

Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Open House set for August 19

July 20, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

grassland gallery

Grassland Gallery: Film & Art Inspired by the Range

July 16, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

The Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program helps Nebraska ranchers offset the ongoing costs of feeding, watering and relocating livestock after wildfire damages pasture and grazing land. Producers who document their losses and work with their local USDA FSA office can access assistance not covered by other disaster programs.

Nebraska Recovery Roundup: ELAP

July 15, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

Drought is among the disasters and emergencies that can create complex tax and financial decisions for agricultural producers. Following recent wildfires and tornadoes in Nebraska and Kansas, the Nebraska Tax Institute’s Farm Disaster Tax Rules webinar on Aug. 27 will equip tax professionals with practical guidance to help farm and ranch clients navigate federal tax rules and make informed decisions after disasters.

Nebraska Tax Institute Webinar Helps Navigate Tax Rules After Farm Disaster

July 13, 2026

Agriculture & Environment

Wildfire can devastate a cattle herd. USDA's Livestock Indemnity Program helps eligible producers recover some of that financial loss once death losses go beyond normal mortality for the year.

Nebraska Recovery Roundup: Livestock Indemnity Program

July 8, 2026

Wildfire damage to fences, water facilities and land can qualify for cost-share assistance through the Emergency Conservation Program. Producers should contact their local FSA office before starting repairs to confirm eligibility and construction standards.

Emergency Conservation Program Helps Producers Recover From Wildfire Damage: Nebraska Recovery Roundup

July 2, 2026