Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center

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The University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) is headquartered near Mead, Nebraska. ENREEC was formerly the University of Nebraska's Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead, Nebraska.  ENREEC follows a model of collaboration that specifically addresses the needs of eastern Nebraska in terms of research and Extension efforts by new collaborations and leveraging strengths of existing resources and closer ties to IANR departments and schools.

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The Checking N series provides weekly insights on tools, methods and impact found through University of Nebraska nitrogen management research. Learn about the Nitrogen Research for Agriculture Transformation and Enhancement (NRATE) project and other timely topics. Our goal is to help growers discover ways that our findings could work in their operations.

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The Klosterman Feedlot Innovation Center at the University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead, Nebraska will provide new capacity to develop and evaluate emerging technology used in managing animals in feedlot settings. Featuring the latest innovations, a commercial-scale feedlot and an animal handling facility will be used in teaching, research and extension efforts by the University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Learn more and get the latest updates.

The University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center is a hub of activity. The research, Extension programs and education taking place at the center are making a difference in the lives of many people. Take a look at the ENREEC Updates videos and learn more about some of the things we have going on at ENREEC!

The University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center encompasses 53 counties and includes a wide array of research projects and educational programs. 

Extension programs focus on Livestock Systems, Early Childhood, Horticulture, Landscape, and Environmental Systems, Community Vitality Initiative, Cropping and Water Systems, Food, Nutrition and Health, and 4-H Youth Development.  Learn more about these programs in the menu bar on this site.

Here we feature a few of Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center's upcoming programs, as well as exciting ventures bringing research and education to Nebraskans and people around the nation and the world.

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Soil Health Gap project setting up baselines and schools for ag producers

February 28, 2024
Agriculturists, from growers to livestock producers, rely heavily on the soil and its health to make their operations thrive. In a collaborative effort, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) is supporting Nebraska Extension, specifically Bijesh Maharjan, soil nutrient and management specialist’s Soil Health Gap project and Soil Health School outreach.

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Lego Mini-Play preps teams and robots for state competition

February 28, 2024
The Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff played host to the Lego White Region - MiniPlay on Feb. 24.

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From high schools to the runway: Omaha Fashion Week's showcase of emerging designers

February 28, 2024
Omaha Fashion Week’s Spring 2024 show kicked off with the future generations of fashion showcasing nearly 200 creations.

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NACEB Honors Award Recipients

February 22, 2024
A Feb. 6 ceremony at the Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards (NACEB) Annual Meeting honored 2023 award recipients for their commitment to supporting and promoting Nebraska Extension.

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