By Scout Nelson
Registration is now open for the 2026 Nebraska Master Irrigator Discussions, an educational event designed to support efficient water and nutrient management. The discussions provide an opportunity to explore current challenges and practical solutions related to irrigation and nitrogen use.
Participants are invited to meet with agribusiness and conservation partners to discuss how to grow more with fewer inputs. The focus is on making better use of existing farm investments, improving margins, and strengthening Nebraska’s soil and water resources for the future.
Each host location will offer a two day meeting series. One day will focus on irrigation challenges, while the second day will focus on nitrogen management challenges. Meetings will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, allowing time for in depth discussion, learning, and collaboration.
The program also includes opportunities to interact with TAPS and on farm research participants. Attendees can learn more about research results, practical field applications, and available incentive programs that support improved water and nutrient management.
This event qualifies for select NRD Nitrogen Certification Training. Certified Crop Adviser Continuing Education Credits have also been applied for, adding professional value for participants seeking continuing education opportunities.
Industry partners and panelists supporting the discussions include Arable, Bish, CropX, Delta Plastics, Goanna Ag, Komet, Lindsey, Nelson, Prairie Fire Ag Solutions, Reinke, Senninger, Sentinel, Valley, T L, BioAg Solutions, and Yield Plus Agronomics. Support from ag business partners helps provide lunch during the meetings.
The event is sponsored by the University of Nebraska Extension, USDA NRCS, Nebraska Water Center, and the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska.
Registration is available online at
https://web.cvent.com/event/801987fd-443e-4eb8-b515-4b144b8b1031/register?rp=b3a6b8a4-ddab-4931-bd66-b1857f4fd9a9
For questions or accommodation requests, contact Crystal Powers at
https://epd.unl.edu/profile/cpowers2
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