West Central Research and Extension Center @wcreec
Serving west central Nebraska since 1904. extension.unl.edu/statewide/west… North Platte, Nebraska Joined October 2020-
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Join us October 7 in McCook for the Employee Intake & Onboarding Training. What you'll learn: • Ways to make employees feel welcome, connected, and confident • Onboarding tools that cover duties, policies, and communication events.unl.edu/CAP/2025/10/07…
The Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Symposium drew producers and industry professionals from across the nation to discuss beef cattle reproductive management. The event shared the latest reproductive technologies, genetic selection, and herd health practices. 🐮
Safety starts with all of us. 🤝 This National Farm Safety & Health Week, join the AgriSafe Network’s free webinars to learn practical ways to keep yourself, your family, and your operation safe. 📲 Details & registration: buff.ly/xx0cnyU
An upcoming national webinar series in October will offer cattle producers guidance on support decision tools and highlight innovations in the industry. Learn more and register for the free series ›› buff.ly/I2kiAO4 📲
Stay connected with the Sandhills and the latest from the Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory! The fall edition of the GSL Researcher brings you the latest ranch updates, cutting-edge research, and range & forage insights ›› buff.ly/kn4NPAP 📲
Meet Karthik Burra, a member of the Irrigation Water Management Lab from India.💧 "West Central is one such place where local farmers are actively engaged in understanding ongoing research and learning about best management practices," said Burra. ›› buff.ly/97kfhF2 📲
Join us this Friday for the September edition of the West Central Seminar Series to learn more about our English Language Program and its participants! 💬 Join us in person in the classroom or online here at 9 a.m. ›› buff.ly/mhvmNKy 📲
Students and scholars at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center dedicated time to learn more about finding grant opportunities and writing competitive funding proposals at the latest Professional Development Series. 📚 🔬
#Wheat stem sawfly remains a serious threat in Nebraska, but a new GDD tool gives growers the timing edge to fight back. Check it out » buff.ly/aKvXDAk #NebExt #digitalag #precisionag #agtech #agtwitter #ag #cropproduction #UNL @UNLExtPanhandle @wcreec #farming
The Asian Longhorned Tick is on the move. ➡️ Livestock Entomologist, David Boxler details the impact that this pest can have and what ranchers can do to monitor their herds and control the pest. beef.unl.edu/asian-longhorn…
The Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Symposium is one week away! 📣 Register now and learn more at beefrepro.org/arsbc/ 📲
Proud to represent Herbicide ID at Husker Harvest Days Crops Skills Challenge with the TAPS program! Thanks to our PAT Lab students for showcasing applied skills & decision-making in ag. @wcreec @unlpatlab @unlagrohort @UNL_IANR @UNLExtension @UNLresearch
Join us Sept. 12–13 in North Platte for Returning to the Ranch, a hands-on workshop designed to help families tackle tough conversations around estate and transition planning. Registration open now! cap.unl.edu/returning25/ 📲
Ranchers recently gathered in the Nebraska Sandhills to learn more about their options for forage varieties and what might work best for hay and grazing. Across the three field days, ranchers visited fields near Arthur, Mullen and Ainsworth. 🌱
Husker Harvest Days is almost here! 🐂🌽 Click the link below for all the info you need for #HHD25 informamarkets.turtl.co/story/hhd25-kn…
Here are the experts that serve the west central region of Nebraska for @UNL_IANR! Broadcasts can be heard today on the Rural Radio Network with podcasts and video released later today 📺🎙
Here are the experts that serve the west central region of Nebraska for @UNL_IANR! Broadcasts can be heard today on the Rural Radio Network with podcasts and video released later today 📺🎙 https://t.co/ZZznd1PZDG
Roadshow Stop: @wcreec in North Platte 🚨 From hops research to beef reproduction, irrigation & farm succession planning — see what’s shaping the future of Nebraska ag. Story: ruralradio.com/rrn/news/from-… #NebraskaAg #WCREEC
📍Radio on the road — learning about @wcreec and how @UNLExtension and impacts producers across the state
🌞 Good morning from North Platte, Nebraska The RRN Roadshow continues today with a stop at @wcreec! This site serves as an important test bed for practical research that connects directly to producers. Tune in throughout the day to hear updates 📻

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