UNL West Central Research, Extension and Education Center

UNL West Central Research, Extension and Education Center It serves as the site for field-based research and extension involving faculty, technicians and graduate students in eight IANR departments.

The University of Nebraska West Central Research & Extension Center is a research and extension facility of the University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR).

Students from the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center gathered for a trip to Valentine, Nebraska, befo...
09/02/2026

Students from the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center gathered for a trip to Valentine, Nebraska, before the start of the fall semester to float the Niobrara River.

We wish our students the best of luck as they begin a new semester! 📚

The Nebraska Sorghum Field Day on Sept. 9 near Indianola will share the latest sorghum research, explore variety perform...
09/02/2026

The Nebraska Sorghum Field Day on Sept. 9 near Indianola will share the latest sorghum research, explore variety performance, and discuss management practices that can help inform decisions in the field.

Learn more and register ›› https://buff.ly/wZ39ul2 📲

A new live webinar series from the UNL Center for Agricultural Profitability and UNL TAPS aims to help Nebraska producer...
09/01/2026

A new live webinar series from the UNL Center for Agricultural Profitability and UNL TAPS aims to help Nebraska producers stay on top of grain markets throughout the months of September and October.

Each session will share updates on where prices stand and what's driving them, along with marketing tips and strategies to help producers make the most of their plans. ›› https://buff.ly/nVl3KIn 📈

Overgrazing can cost ranchers more than a season of lost grass. It can mean years of reduced carrying capacity and thous...
08/31/2026

Overgrazing can cost ranchers more than a season of lost grass. It can mean years of reduced carrying capacity and thousands of dollars in extra feed costs.

Break down the real math behind pasture recovery and learn proactive steps to protect long-term grazing capacity ›› https://buff.ly/1xFy2if 📲

08/31/2026

While Lincoln may be the second-largest city in the state, East Campus feels just like home for our community of about 1,400 faculty, staff, and students. That makes us the 85th largest ‘town’ in Nebraska! Here, you’ll find the close-knit community of a small town with the resources and opportunities of a major university.

Schedule a visit at https://casnr.unl.edu/about-casnr/campus-visits and come see why students from tight-knit communities like yours thrive in our animal science program on East Campus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. It just might be the perfect fit for you.

Join Nebraska Extension for an Irrigated Summer Forage Plot Tour near Mullen on Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. MT!The tour will take...
08/28/2026

Join Nebraska Extension for an Irrigated Summer Forage Plot Tour near Mullen on Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. MT!

The tour will take a closer look at a pearl millet field study evaluating five potassium rates, as well as w**d control trials using pre- and postemergence herbicide options for pearl millet.

The plot tour will be located 10.3 miles south of Mullen at the pivot on the west side of Highway 97.

The Nebraska Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund has become a key resource for producers recovering from wildfires. Establi...
08/27/2026

The Nebraska Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund has become a key resource for producers recovering from wildfires.

Established after the March 2026 fires, the fund continues accepting both applications and donations as recovery efforts continue across the state. Learn more in the Nebraska Recovery Roundup ›› https://buff.ly/7Z3QjHT 📲

Weather, drought and the daily demands of farming and ranching can take a toll on mental well-being. Healthy coping stra...
08/25/2026

Weather, drought and the daily demands of farming and ranching can take a toll on mental well-being.

Healthy coping strategies, support resources and early recognition of stress can help Nebraska producers protect their health, their families and their operations. ›› https://buff.ly/9S8AKiq 📲

Join Nebraska Sorghum and Nebraska Extension for the 2026 Nebraska Sorghum Field Day on Sept. 9 near Indianola! Learn mo...
08/25/2026

Join Nebraska Sorghum and Nebraska Extension for the 2026 Nebraska Sorghum Field Day on Sept. 9 near Indianola!

Learn more about the latest sorghum research, compare variety performance, and discover the latest management practices shaping today's crop. Register ›› go.unl.edu/sorghum26 📲

There is still time to register for the Warm Season Forage Field Day this Thursday, Aug. 27 near Broken Bow! Get a close...
08/24/2026

There is still time to register for the Warm Season Forage Field Day this Thursday, Aug. 27 near Broken Bow!

Get a closer look at 14 different warm-season forage varieties and see how they perform. ›› https://buff.ly/suGeppJ 📲

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402 W State Farm Road
North Platte, NE
69101

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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