Recent precision technology advancements are making farming more profitable and more sustainable. While the district doesn’t want to be seen as promoting individual businesses, there are two...

Each spring, NRD staff measure a network of wells across the district and report on the status of the local water level. This is a valuable indicator of the health and longevity of the aquifer on...

By Jenny Rees Nebraska Extension Educator I’m blessed by the various conversations held with people. Some of these are with landowners and/or tenants desirous of incorporating more conservation...

NRD provides funds for properly decommissioning inactive wells Water wells are tremendous tools. Their flows irrigate thirsty crops and livestock. They supply families with water for drinking, washing...

One of the highlights of the Regenerative Agriculture Conference the NRD hosted in spring 2024 was a chance to hear from Nebraska farmers, discussing their implementation of regenerative practices and...

If a home’s water comes from a private well in Nebraska, it may have elevated levels of common nutrients found in agricultural fertilizers in drinking water. Consuming water with elevated levels of...