﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:26:40 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Nebraska Ag Connection</title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1261</link><atom:link href="https://nebraskaagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1261" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Distinguished Alumni Advance Crop Science Globally]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/distinguished-alumni-advance-crop-science-globally</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The University of Nebraska–Lincoln recognizes four distinguished alumni with the 2025 Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award from the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:23:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/distinguished-alumni-advance-crop-science-globally</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-151848]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Manage Price Risks with Course]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/manage-price-risks-with-course</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 A new online course titled “Livestock Risk Protection Insurance for Ranchers” launched on April 1. The program is offered by the Nebraska Women in Agriculture initiative and ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/manage-price-risks-with-course</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-151847]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Protect Farm Assets with Proper Insurance Coverage]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/protect-farm-assets-with-proper-insurance-coverage</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Information shared by agricultural extension experts highlights the importance of understanding farm and ranch insurance coverage before wildfire events occur. Most farms and ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/protect-farm-assets-with-proper-insurance-coverage</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-151840]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Nebraska Ag Labor Guide Supports Employers]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-ag-labor-guide-supports-employers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Hiring and managing employees remains one of the most challenging aspects of running a farm or ranch. To help, Nebraska Extension has released the Nebraska Agricultural Labor ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-ag-labor-guide-supports-employers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-151821]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Nebraska Groundwater Declines Due To Drought]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-groundwater-declines-due-to-drought</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Groundwater levels in Nebraska continued to decline in 2025 following several years of persistent drought. According to the 2026 Nebraska Statewide Groundwater-Level ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-groundwater-declines-due-to-drought</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-151820]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Summer Forages Improve Cattle Farm Profits]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/summer-forages-improve-cattle-farm-profits</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension highlights how producers are using summer annual forages to respond to strong cattle markets and rising crop input costs. As ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/summer-forages-improve-cattle-farm-profits</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-151811]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Storm System Brings Rain and Snow]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/storm-system-brings-rain-and-snow</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Nebraska will continue to experience elevated fire danger through the weekend. Strong north winds will persist through Friday evening, with temperatures more seasonal on ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/storm-system-brings-rain-and-snow</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-151237]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Corn And Soybean Stocks Increase Nebraska]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/corn-and-soybean-stocks-increase-nebraska</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Nebraska’s grain stocks increased overall heading into March 2026, driven by gains in corn and soybean inventories. On-farm storage rose notably for corn and soybeans, while ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/corn-and-soybean-stocks-increase-nebraska</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-151236]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[EPA Review Shapes Pesticide Use Rules]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/epa-review-shapes-pesticide-use-rules</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Environmental Protection Agency highlights that the registration review of chlorpyrifos is still in progress, with new decisions expected in the coming years. The agency ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/epa-review-shapes-pesticide-use-rules</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-151224]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA and Extension Offer Fire Recovery Support]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/usda-and-extension-offer-fire-recovery-support</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Nebraska Extension, along with two federal partner agencies, is organizing a series of informational meetings to support wildfire recovery efforts in western Nebraska. These ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/usda-and-extension-offer-fire-recovery-support</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-151037]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Label Rules for Consumers]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/new-label-rules-for-consumers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The latest crop planting outlook for Nebraska in 2026 shows a mix of increases and decreases across major crops. The report, based on a survey conducted in early March, ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/new-label-rules-for-consumers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-151034]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Guide for Farm Workforce Management]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/new-guide-for-farm-workforce-management</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Nebraska Extension introduces a new Agricultural Labor Guide to support farm and ranch employers in managing their workforce more effectively. It is developed by extension ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/new-guide-for-farm-workforce-management</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-151021]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Healthy Alfalfa Stands Boost Yields]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/healthy-alfalfa-stands-boost-yields</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 As spring approaches, it is important for farmers to assess alfalfa stands for winter damage to plan a successful growing season. Snow cover often protects plants from extreme ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/healthy-alfalfa-stands-boost-yields</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-150866]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Nebraska Hosts Monthly Weather Update]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-hosts-monthly-weather-update</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Nebraska State Climate Office will be hosting a recurring event called the First Friday Update and Weather Outlook. This session will take place on the first Friday of ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-hosts-monthly-weather-update</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-150864]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Study Calls for Better Crop Insurance Policy]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/study-calls-for-better-crop-insurance-policy</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 A research update shared by Deann Gayman, University Communication and Marketing highlights how farmer risk behavior influences crop insurance outcomes. The study focuses on ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/study-calls-for-better-crop-insurance-policy</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-150857]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Nebraska Farmers Access USDA Wildfire Support]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-farmers-access-usda-wildfire-support</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Agricultural operations in Nebraska have faced significant losses due to recent wildfires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides technical and financial support ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/nebraska-farmers-access-usda-wildfire-support</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-150671]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Great Plains Regional Studies Meeting]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/great-plains-regional-studies-meeting</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 The Center for Great Plains Studies will hold its 2026 conference from April 1–2, 2026. The event will take place daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., originating at the NIC ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/great-plains-regional-studies-meeting</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-150670]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Irrigated Forages Support Drought Feed Needs]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/irrigated-forages-support-drought-feed-needs</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Information from agricultural research highlights that irrigated annual forages are a useful solution for farmers facing drought and wildfire-related feed shortages. These ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/irrigated-forages-support-drought-feed-needs</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-150662]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Soil Science Expert Retires Nebraska]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/soil-science-expert-retires-nebraska</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Richard Ferguson has retired after a 41-year career at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. He served as a professor of soil science in the Department of Agronomy and ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:18:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/soil-science-expert-retires-nebraska</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-150400]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sakshi Bande]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Simple Steps for Wildfire Farm Recovery]]></title><link>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/simple-steps-for-wildfire-farm-recovery</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Scout Nelson  

 Guidance from Shannon Sand and Ben Beckman helps farmers take clear steps after wildfires and plan for pasture recovery. Wildfires can cause serious damage, but early action ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://nebraskaagconnection.com/news/simple-steps-for-wildfire-farm-recovery</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[cf7e6819-50e3-4c9d-86f5-b8a6477115cf-150390]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>