ENREEC Research
Whether it is conducted at an off-campus research site, in a grower’s field, a producer’s feedlot, in a lab or in a classroom, our research is designed to seek out answers that Nebraskans can use. University of Nebraska research is conducted on a vast array of topics that are pertinent to Nebraskans. While much of the research conducted at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) is reflective of Eastern Nebraska, our research impacts people across Nebraska, the United States, and the world.
Nebraska Extension and the Agricultural Research Division integrate the research, teaching and extension missions of the University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) at ENREEC.
University of Nebraska Ag Research Division
The University of Nebraska Agricultural Research Division scientists conduct research throughout the state and their studies are ongoing at various sites and locations within the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center. The Agricultural Research Division is the major research agency of the University of Nebraska's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and is Nebraska's Agricultural Experiment Station. ARD scientists improve the quality of life for Nebraskans across the state. They make important contributions to the state's agriculture, food industries, environment, the well-being of families, and community development. Research occurs in fields, feedlots, the natural environment, homes, yards, gardens, and cities and towns. ARD scientists provide new knowledge and seek answers to Nebraskans' problems and concerns.
On-Farm Research
Nebraska Extension has a long history in on-farm research. In 1989 a group of 20 producers in Saunders County came together through Nebraska Extension to form the Nebraska Soybean and Feed Grains Profitability Project. This group began doing randomized, replicated research to answer questions that impacted the profitability of their farming operation and, due to its success, soon spread to surrounding counties. In 1998 the Quad Counties research group was formed in Clay, Fillmore, Hamilton, and York Counties in south central Nebraska. Extension Educators and Specialists worked with 20 farmers to produce reliable, unbiased research. The Nebraska On-Farm Research Network builds upon the success of these two organizations, expanding on-farm research to a state-wide effort in 2012.
ENREEC Research Facilities
Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension & Education Center
9,600 acres primarily crop and livestock-focused research near Mead, NE
Barta Brothers Ranch
6,000 acre ranch near Rose, NE
Haskell Ag Lab
480-acre farm for cropland and beef research facility near Concord, NE
South Central Ag Lab
640-acre farm for crop land research near Clay Center, NE
Primary Research at ENREEC near Mead, NE:
Agrometeorology
Agronomy
Astronomy/Behlen Observatory
Beef Feedlots
Biological Systems Engineering
Bull Development
Carbon Sequestration Project
Cow/Calf
Entomology
Farm Operations
Feedlot Innovation Center
Forestry
Horticulture/Turf
Husker Genetics
Long-term Agro-ecosystem Research (LTAR) Network
Nebraska Extension/On-Farm Research
Nebraska Forestry Fire Shop
Plant Biotechnology Field Facility
Plant Phenotyping Facility
Swine
Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences Operations/Beef Systems Initiative