2026 Crop Production and Soil Health Clinic
August 27, 2026
University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research and Education Center
1071 County Road G, Ithaca, NE
Nebraska Extension is providing a Crop Production and Soil Health Clinic that provides:
- Research-based recommendations for healthy soils
- Regenerative farming practices, and improved yield
- Profit potential for corn and soybean production
- Hands-on training sessions
- In-the-field demonstrations
- Interaction with other growers and educators
- Seven CCA credits
Topics and Presenters
Corn and Soybean Growth: What Have We Seen in 2026 - Jenny Brhel and Aaron Nygren, Water and Cropping Systems Extension Educators
Biochar and Compost Extract Effects - Michael Kaiser, Associate Professor for Applied Soil Chemistry and Jenny Brhel, Water and Cropping Systems Extension Educator
Corn and Soybean Disease Updates - Tamra Jackson-Ziems, Plant Pathology Specialist
Beyond Cereal Rye: Summer Annuals as Cover Crops - Katja Koehler-Cole, Water and Cropping Systems Extension Educator
Corn and Soybean Insect Management - Justin McMechan, Crop Protection and Cropping Systems Specialist, and Silvana Paula-
Moraes, Crops Integrated Pest Management Specialist
Phosphorus and Potassium Recommendations - Javed Iqbal, Nutrient Management and Water Quality Specialist
Weed Science Update - Luka Milosevic, Post-Doc Research Associate and Jon Scott, Research Technologist
Schedule
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. | Registration and coffee in the exhibition hall |
| 8:45 am to 9:00 am | Welcome and Move Down to Plots |
| 9:00 am to 9:50 am | Corn and soybean growth: What Have We Seen in 2026 (Jenny Brhel & Aaron Nygren) - 1 CEU Crop Mgmt) |
| 9:50 am to 10:40 am | Corn and Soybean Disease Update (Tamra Jackson- Ziems) - (1 CEU IPM) |
| 10:40 am to 11:30 am | Nebraska Phosphorus and Potassium Recommendations (Javed Iqbal) - (1 CEU Nutrient Mgmt) |
| 11:40 am to 12:30 pm | Weed Science Update (Luka Milosevic and Jon Scott) - (1 CEU IPM) |
| 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm | Lunch in the exhibition hall |
| 1:00 pm to 1:50 pm | Beyond cereal rye: Summer annuals as cover crops (Katja Koehler-Cole) - (1 CEU Soil & Water) |
| 1:50 pm to 2:40 pm | Corn and Soybean Insect Management (Justin McMechan and Silvana Paula-Moraes) - (1 CEU IPM) |
| 2:50 pm to 3:40 pm | Biochar & Compost Extract Effects (Britt Fossum & Jenny Brhel) - (1 CEU Nutrient Mgmt) |
| 3:40 to 4:00 pm | Evaluations |
| 4:00 pm | Field day ends. Thanks for coming everyone and safe travels! |
Registration Link & Information
Topics include discussion of growth and development, research updates in plant pathology, entomology, soil fertility and weed control. Cover crop strategies and results from biochar applications will also be discussed. The registration fee is $35 for those not needing CCA credits and $75 for those needing CCA credits. Fees include training, lunch, and reference materials. The training will be held rain or shine (bring rain gear). Pre-registration required by 8/26. All registrants will be sent a confirmation email, receipt and finalized schedule. Space is limited; your registration is not guaranteed unless payment is received. Cancellations received 1 week before the clinic will be refunded in full. In the event of program cancellation by the University, pre-registered participants will be contacted and will receive a full refund. The University of Nebraska is not responsible for any expenses incurred by registrants.
For questions please contact Aaron Nygren, anygren2@unl.edu or Katja Koehler-Cole, kkoehlercole2@unl.edu
*Discounted attendance available for UNL students/faculty and NRCS/NRD employees. Please contact Katja for more information.
Register by: August 26, 2026 12:00 PM