Wishing everyone a blessed Thanksgiving! Here are some Thanksgiving food safety tips, recipes, and wellness activities from UNL Extension Food faculty: https://food.unl.edu/article/thanksgiving-central/.

Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act Deadline has been extended to December 15, 2026. With a late harvest, this will help producers who desired to get an application in to try a practice on their farms that would reduce nitrogen rates by 40 lb N/ac. The online application form can be found at: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/090982880f3e47c196a83ea1928158c7. Additional information regarding this program can be found at: https://dnr.nebraska.gov/lb-1368-nitrogen-reduction-incentive-program.

Organic Conference: Are you interested in learning more about organic farming, are in the transition process or are already a certified organic producer? We invite you to join us for our third annual “Transition to Organic Farming” conference on December 2, 2025, at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center near Mead. This is a great event that brings together producers, extension, industry, non-profits, and researchers. Online registration is now open and is free due to funding from our sponsors, the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) and Nebraska Extension. Click here to register: https://enreec.unl.edu/2025-transition-to-organic-farming-conference/.

Farmers & Ranchers College: The Agricultural Update and the Road Ahead with Dr. David Kohl will be held on December 3, 2025, at the Opera House in Bruning, NE at 1:00 p.m. There is no charge for this program due to the support of the Farmers and Ranchers College sponsors. This session will connect the dots between today’s economic landscape and your business decisions on the ground. Practical financial and management strategies will be shared to help you adapt, lead, and succeed, regardless of the economic cycle. This is versatile for a wide range of groups including lenders, producers, agribusiness owners, and students.  More info. at: go.unl.edu/farmersrancherscollege. 

Landlord/Tenant Cash Lease Workshop in Seward December 4 will be held for landowners and operators from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 4, at the Extension Office in Seward, 322 S. 14th St. The meeting, titled “Financial Strategies for Effective Agricultural Land Leasing and Management” will cover current Nebraska cash rental rates and land values, best practices for agricultural leases, and other contract considerations. The meeting will also include financial considerations for farm succession and transition and offer an opportunity for those in attendance to have their leasing questions answered. Lunch will be provided, sponsored by Farmers National Company. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required by Dec. 3 by calling the Extension Office at 402-643-2981. More information about cash rental rates, leasing and farm and ranch transition can be found on the Center for Agricultural Profitability’s website, https://cap.unl.edu.