Nebraska Extension, USDA NRCS Announce Launch of Regenerative Agriculture Learning Hub

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 free 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

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 - Cover Crop 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

CEU Credits and Digital Badge

Continuing education unit (CEU) credits and a digital badge in regenerative agriculture are available upon completion of the program. Participants may complete one or two individual modules if they are only seeking CEU credits, or complete all three modules to earn the digital badge and a total of 6.5 CEUs.

The program includes three modules, each offering 2–2.5 CEUs. CEU allocations by module are outlined below:

• Module 1: Conservation Strategies for Resilient Nebraska Farms — 2 CEUs
  (1 soil CEU, 0.5 crop CEU, 0.5 precision ag CEU)
• Module 2: Regenerative Agriculture Practices and Their Benefits — 2 CEUs
  (1.5 nutrient CEUs, 0.5 soil CEU)
• Module 3: Ecosystem Services — 2.5 CEUs
  (1 nutrient CEU, 1.5 soil CEUs)

Participation in the Regenerative Agriculture Learning Hub is offered at no cost, thanks to support from Nebraska Extension and USDA NRCS.

Tri-Basin NRD will be closed in honor of Washington's Birthday. We will reopen the next day at 8:00 AM.

Lochland Country Club, 601 W Lochland Rd, Hastings, NE

Register by February 11 at https://go.unl.edu/2026soilhealthcon

Questions? Please contact
Ron Seymour (ron.seymour@unl.edu, 402-461-7209)
Katja Koehler-Cole (kkoehlercole2@unl.edu; 402-504-1016)

Phelps County Ag Center - Holdrege

Tri-Basin NRD Nitrogen Management Certification Classes are required for producers in the Phase II and Phase III areas of Tri-Basin NRD's Groundwater Management Area. These classes are offered every winter, starting in January. Renewal is required every 4 years.

For information on the Nitrogen Management Training contact Pat Nott at 308-995-6688.

Following the class is the Private Pesticide Training. For information on this class contact Chris Termunde at 308-995-4222.

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Phelps County Ag Center, Holdrege, NE

Contact Chris Termunde 308-995-4222

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Tri-Basin Natural Resources District Board of Directors will hold a Board of Directors meeting at Tri-Basin Natural Resources District, 1723 Burlington St., Holdrege, NE. The agenda is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Tri-Basin NRD Office, 1723 Burlington Street, Holdrege, Nebraska, and (877) 995-6688.  Individuals with disabilities may request auxiliary aids and services necessary for participation by contacting the district office at the phone number and address listed above, at least two days in advance of the meeting.

Kearney County Fairgrounds - Minden, NE

Contact Ron Seymour, 402-641-7209, ron.seymour@unl.edu

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American Legion Hall (Gosper Co Fairgrounds) Elwood

Tri-Basin NRD Nitrogen Management Certification Classes are required for producers in the Phase II and Phase III areas of Tri-Basin NRD's Groundwater Management Area. These classes are offered every winter, starting in January. Renewal is required every 4 years.

For information on the Nitrogen Management Training contact Pat Nott at 308-995-6688.

Following the class is the Private Pesticide Training. For information on this class contact Chris Termunde at 308-995-4222.

Kearney County Fairgrounds - Minden, NE

Tri-Basin NRD Nitrogen Management Certification Classes are required for producers in the Phase II and Phase III areas of Tri-Basin NRD's Groundwater Management Area. These classes are offered every winter, starting in January. Renewal is required every 4 years.

Click here for other training dates....

For information on the Nitrogen Management Training contact Pat Nott at 308-995-6688.

Following the class is the Private Pesticide Training. For information on this class contact Ron Seymour 402-461-7209.

American Legion Hall (Gosper Co Fairgrounds) Elwood

Tri-Basin NRD Nitrogen Management Certification Classes are required for producers in the Phase II and Phase III areas of Tri-Basin NRD's Groundwater Management Area. These classes are offered every winter, starting in January. Renewal is required every 4 years.

For information on the Nitrogen Management Training contact Pat Nott at 308-995-6688.

Following the class is the Private Pesticide Training. For information on this class contact Todd Whitney at 308-995-4222.

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Tri-Basin Natural Resources District Board of Directors will hold a Board of Directors meeting at Tri-Basin Natural Resources District, 1723 Burlington St., Holdrege, NE. The agenda is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Tri-Basin NRD Office, 1723 Burlington Street, Holdrege, Nebraska, and (877) 995-6688.  Individuals with disabilities may request auxiliary aids and services necessary for participation by contacting the district office at the phone number and address listed above, at least two days in advance of the meeting.

The Water Jamboree is an educational fun day for fifth and sixth grade students in south central Nebraska and north central Kansas. Students participate in water activities relating to aquatic life, recreational uses, water quality, non-point source pollution, irrigation, historical aspects of water, plants and water, and how water quality affects wildlife.  For more information check out our education page.

Celebrate mothers today.

Phelps County Ag Center - Holdrege

Tri-Basin NRD Nitrogen Management Certification Classes are required for producers in the Phase II and Phase III areas of Tri-Basin NRD's Groundwater Management Area. These classes are offered every winter, starting in January. Renewal is required every 4 years.

For information on the Nitrogen Management Training contact Pat Nott at 308-995-6688.

Following the class is the Private Pesticide Training. For information on this class contact Chris Termunde at 308-995-4222.

Other Training Dates...

Phelps County Ag Center - Holdrege

Tri-Basin NRD Nitrogen Management Certification Classes are required for producers in the Phase II and Phase III areas of Tri-Basin NRD's Groundwater Management Area. These classes are offered every winter, starting in January. Renewal is required every 4 years.

For information on the Nitrogen Management Training contact Pat Nott at 308-995-6688.

Following the class is the Private Pesticide Training. For information on this class contact Chris Termunde at 308-995-4222.

Click here for other training dates...

A Regular Board of Directors Meeting will be held at Tri-Basin Natural Resources District, 1723 Burlington St., Holdrege, NE 68949. The agenda is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Tri-Basin NRD Office, 1723 N. Burlington Street, Holdrege, Nebraska, and (877) 995-6688. Individuals with disabilities may request auxiliary aids and services necessary for participation by contacting the district office at the phone number and address listed above, at least two days in advance of the meeting.

Remembering All Who Served

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Flag Resolution, passed on June 14, 1777, stated: "Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation." reference

Gov. Pete Ricketts has proclaimed June 15-21, 2026, Nebraska Pollinator Week. June is also National Pollinators Month.

Game & Parks Resources: Nebraska Pollinator Patrol

Nebraskaland Magazine: Pollinator Information

NACD Resources: Pollinators

Tri-Basin Natural Resources District Board of Directors will hold a Regular Board of Directors Meeting at Tri-Basin Natural Resources District, 1723 Burlington St., Holdrege, NE 68949. The agenda is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Tri-Basin NRD Office, 1723 Burlington Street, Holdrege, Nebraska, and (877) 995-6688. Individuals with disabilities may request auxiliary aids and services necessary for participation by contacting the district office at the phone number and address listed above, at least two days in advance of the meeting.

Tri-Basin NRD will remain open to serve the public.

Nebraska’s NRDs annually host a natural resources camp called Adventure Camp about the Environment (ACE). ACE is open to students who have who have completed 6th or 7th grade and want to learn more about natural resources over their summer. The areas campers will learn about: water, forestry, range, wildlife, and soils. Campers will experience hands-on activities with a variety of presenters and explore possible careers in natural resources. ACE is hosted annually in June from Sunday to Wednesday at Kamp Kaleo near Burwell, Nebraska.  Find pictures and fun on our ACE Camp Facebook page at Adventure Camp about the Environment!

REGISTER HERE

Tri-Basin NRD office will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday at 8:00 a.m.