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Gary Fehr, owner of Green School Farms in Raymond, Neb., harvests bell peppers. Photo by Russell Shaffer

What's ahead for Buy Fresh, Buy Local Nebraska in 2026 with Michelle Garwood and Skylar Falter

January 6, 2026

Ozan Ciftci, Kenneth E. Morrison Distinguished Professor of food engineering, operates an integrated supercritical carbon dioxide extractor-bioreactor, using green technology to extract lycopene — a high-value health and wellness-promoting bioactive compound — from tomato waste while simultaneously producing biodiesel.

From IANR News

Poll: Rural Nebraskans concerned about biosecurity, hopeful for bioeconomy

December 4, 2025

Three women and a man talk while seated in a circle, with other discussion circles in the background.

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Rural Prosperity Nebraska helps Verdigre envision a brighter future

November 18, 2025

Maryam Sule Rural Fellow

Applications for Rural Fellowship Program now open

October 23, 2025

The Big Event is an annual single-day-of-service benefiting local nonprofits and residents in the greater Lincoln community. Volunteers helped clean up private properties, residences, and local parks. May 4, 2024. Photo by Kylie Galvin / Office of Student Affairs.

Poll: Rural Nebraskans more optimistic about current, future well-being

October 23, 2025

Joel Yera, owner of Yera Transportation, stands next to a white Ram truck on the side of a street.

From IANR News

Small Business Program helps 1,000th business open its doors

October 22, 2025

Marker goers walk the streets of the Saturday morning Haymarket Farmers Market in Lincoln.

Farmers market price report gives producers and consumers new price comparison tool

October 15, 2025

An overhead view of three container ships in a canal.

From IANR News

Rural Nebraskans have different priorities regarding trade policy

October 2, 2025

An aerial view of South Sioux City, showing a white water tower with a cardinal on it, a fire station, gas station and several other businesses.

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Rural Nebraskans remain confident in their local institutions, poll shows

September 19, 2025

A view of businesses on West 4th Street in Grand Island, with La Milagrosa Supermarket, the starting place of the Sept. 15 walking tour, in the background. Photo by Russell Shaffer

Small Business Program hosts walking tours during Grand Island’s Welcoming Week

September 12, 2025

Businesses lining the street of downtown Ord, Neb. Photo by Russell Shaffer

RPN selects two Nebraska communities to host CEC conferences

September 12, 2025

Marilyn Schlake (left) and Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel work on curriculum for an online community development course through NU Advance.

Public engagement course returns for fall season

September 8, 2025