Cropwatch | Nebraska Extension
Premiering Jan. 15, 2026, the Regenerative Agriculture Learning Hub from Nebraska Extension and USDA NRCS will connect farmers and agricultural professionals with practical, research-based strategies to strengthen soil health and farm resilience.
Offered virtually, this one-month program provides a comprehensive introduction to regenerative agriculture practices and their economic, environmental and management benefits. Participants will explore key topics impacting producers across Nebraska, including:
• Efficient resource use
• Soil and water conservation
• Building climate-resilient farming systems
• Cover crops
• Diversified cropping systems
• Crop-livestock integration
• Nutrient and manure management
CEU credits and a digital badge in regenerative agriculture are available upon completion.
Program topics and speakers include:
Overview: Efficient Use of Resources with Regenerative Ag Practices — Joe Luck
Soil and Water Conservation Strategies for Nebraska Farmers — Aaron Mittelstet
Building Weather Resilient Farming Systems — Eric Hunt
NRCS Programs and Incentives in Nebraska — Carlos Villarreal
Cover Crops and Cropping System Diversification — Jenny Brhel
Crop - Livestock Integration in Regenerative Systems — Mary Drewnoski
Crop - Livestock Integration Economics — Cory Walters
Soil Health Principles and Improvement Strategies — Katja Koehler-Cole
Soil Carbon and How It Is Managed; Monitoring Changes in Soil Health — Caro Córdova
Water Quality and Conservation Practices — Anni Poetzl
Managing Nutrients for Farm Efficiency — Javed Iqbal
Manure Management and Application Strategies — Amy Schmidt
REGISTER at https://go.unl.edu/regenaghub.
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/regenaghub