Ag-Life

For Nebraska farm families, safety isn’t just a policy. It’s a daily habit that protects the people who feed our state and nation.

For Nebraska farm families, safety isn’t just a policy. It’s a daily habit that protects the people who feed our state and nation.

National Farm Safety & Health Week – Safety today, success tomorrow

As harvest season approaches, the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) are reminding farmers, rural communities and motorists to prioritize safety during National Farm Safety and Health Week, September 21-25.
Pictured from left are Seismi Animal Health’s James Hundt, Arable’s Martha Zwonitzer and Josh Jeske of Terraform Tillage.

Pictured from left are Seismi Animal Health’s James Hundt, Arable’s Martha Zwonitzer and Josh Jeske of Terraform Tillage.

Companies putting vital info in producers’ pockets

One of the new attractions at this year’s Husker Harvest days which took place west of Grand Island last week, was the Ag Tech Pavilion.
Visitors have the opportunity to see UNL research in action at Husker Harvest Days this week, with new precision ag and crop monitoring demonstrations, expert resources, the Crop Skills Challenge and more.

Visitors have the opportunity to see UNL research in action at Husker Harvest Days this week, with new precision ag and crop monitoring demonstrations, expert resources, the Crop Skills Challenge and more.

Husker Harvest Days debuts Ag Tech Pavilion

 The 2026 edition of Husker Harvest Days takes place this week west of Grand Island and one of the highlights is the debut of the Husker Harvest Ag Tech Pavilion (Lot #145).
Jay Goertzen holds up what is barely left of one of the pairs of underwear, three months after it buried at the Grain Place Farm.

Jay Goertzen holds up what is barely left of one of the pairs of underwear, three months after it buried at the Grain Place Farm.

What do tighty whities say about soil health?

A group of area youngsters recently got the opportunity to dig up something they probably never expected to find during an educational visit to the Grain Place Farm.Underwear.
As the demand for organically produced food increases, both landlords and tenants are looking to make the transition to organic, however, there are often additional considerations involved in creating an organic lease agreement.

As the demand for organically produced food increases, both landlords and tenants are looking to make the transition to organic, however, there are often additional considerations involved in creating an organic lease agreement.

Lease considerations when transitioning to organic

Interest in organic agricultural production continues to grow across many regions of the United States. As demand for organically produced crops increases, landowners and tenants alike are exploring opportunities to lease land for organic production systems.
Private well owners will need collect well water samples from hydrants or faucets that are connected to the waterline closest to their well before sending the samples to the Big Upper Blue NRD for testing.

Private well owners will need collect well water samples from hydrants or faucets that are connected to the waterline closest to their well before sending the samples to the Big Upper Blue NRD for testing.

Upper Big Blue NRD supports private well safety

Without frequent testing of wells, private owners in Nebraska are at risk of drinking water contaminated with nitrates and harmful bacteria.
Above is a screenshot of a video on the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association Facebook page featuring an interview between corn growers past president Mike Bergen and Beck’s Hybrids seed advisor Luke Samuelson. This year, instead of a live plot tour, the association will feature interviews recorded at the test plot south of Aurora with representatives of each of the companies represented.

Above is a screenshot of a video on the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association Facebook page featuring an interview between corn growers past president Mike Bergen and Beck’s Hybrids seed advisor Luke Samuelson. This year, instead of a live plot tour, the association will feature interviews recorded at the test plot south of Aurora with representatives of each of the companies represented.

Corn Growers plant new format for annual plot tour

The annual seed corn plot tour sponsored by the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association will have a new name, a new location and a whole new format when it takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Larry and Jane Nunnenkamp of southern Hamilton County display the Nebraska Pioneer Farm award they were presented with at this year’s Hamilton County Fair. Their property, situated east of Highway 14 near County Road 4, was first purchased by Larry’s grandfather, William “Bill” Nunnenkamp in 1926.

Larry and Jane Nunnenkamp of southern Hamilton County display the Nebraska Pioneer Farm award they were presented with at this year’s Hamilton County Fair. Their property, situated east of Highway 14 near County Road 4, was first purchased by Larry’s grandfather, William “Bill” Nunnenkamp in 1926.

‘By God’s grace, 100 years and counting’

It was exactly a century ago this year when an acreage of farmland in southern Hamilton County came into the Nunnenkamp family, and the current owners say they have been able to hold onto the farm and keep it productive in their time by the grace of God.
A metallic green sweat bee collects pollen from a prickly poppy flower in the Nebraska Sandhills.

A metallic green sweat bee collects pollen from a prickly poppy flower in the Nebraska Sandhills.

Exploring hidden connections of the prairie

For Chris Helzer, a prescribed burn isn’t simply about managing grass.It’s about influencing where bison graze, where mice feel safe, where owls hunt, which flowers bloom, which insects survive and, ultimately, whether an entire prairie ecosystem remains resilient for generations to come.