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Filling the Gap: Identifying High-Performing Summer Forages in the Nebraska Sandhills
A group of Nebraska farmers has been evaluating summer forage mix options to improve forage production, feed quality, and soil health.
Nesting Structures for Beneficial Songbirds on Midwest Farms
This publication provides guidance on installing and maintaining nesting structures for beneficial songbirds on farms.
Harnessing the Power of Alfalfa-Corn Silage Intercropping
In Wisconsin, Hurtgenlea Holsteins has been working with an alfalfa-corn silage intercropping system for ruminant forage.
Rooted Solutions: Perennial Groundcovers in Corn and Soy Systems
Perennial groundcovers, also known as perennial cover crops, could be an economically viable strategy to limit soil and nutrient loss for row crop producers.
NCR-SARE Announces Leadership Transition for Professional Development Program
Rob Myers will be succeeded by Andy Larson as NCR-SARE’s Regional Coordinator and Director of Professional Development Programs.
How to Build High Tunnels Video Series
This video series from SDSU Extension features four South Dakota producers as they share their in-depth experiences building high tunnels to extend the fruit, vegetable, and flower growing season in the Northern Great Plains. They give detailed information on planning, building, and maintaining high tunnels from start to finish. Whether you are new to building […]
Diversifying Vegetable Production and Sales with Chicory Crops
Waxwing Farm in has been growing and evaluating the feasibility of radicchio and endive as season extension crops in Minnesota.
Utilizing Cover Crops in Wide Row Corn
Bob Recker has been planting multi-species cover crops planted between wide corn rows to help improve soil health, suppress weeds, and boost nutrient cycling.
Regional Shearing Schools Cut Costs, Build Skills across the Plains
To address the shortage of professional shearers, six regional shearing schools trained 79 Northern Plains producers and youth in hands-on shearing and equipment maintenance, allowing small-flock owners to cut input costs and launch local businesses.
NCR-SARE's 2026 Heroes: Vance Haugen and Jason Rowntree
Vance Haugen and Jason Rowntree are NCR-SARE's 2026 Heroes.
NCR-SARE Regional Director Beth Nelson Retires
Dr. Beth Nelson has retired as the Regional Coordinator for NCR-SARE in February 2026.
Breaking the Cycle: Tackling Thistle and Compaction with No-Till
Sandy and Lonny Dietz used a SARE grant to identify which no-till methods could best support their diverse, organic vegetable operation.
Tunnel Systems Offer Regional Strawberry Growers a Path to Resilience
Researchers at Purdue University have been working to determine if tunnel-based systems and plasticulture could stabilize yields and improve profitability for local strawberry growers.
NCR-SARE is Hiring a Full-time Grants and Contracts Professional
NCR-SARE is hiring a Grants & Contracts (G&C) Professional 1. Please apply by June 8, 2026.
Telling the Story of Uncommon Culinary Plants: A Marketing Plan for Farmers
A step‑by‑step workbook to help farmers develop a practical marketing plan for uncommon culinary plants
Little Sprouts Garden Toolkit for Early Childhood Educators
"Little Sprouts" is a comprehensive resource designed to help early childhood educators (ECE) integrate gardening and agricultural literacy into their daily curriculum.
A Practical Guide to Shovels and Pitchforks for Researchers, Educators, and Toolmakers
Researchers at the University of Missouri have been working with farmers to develop resources focused on ergonomics, productivity, and farmer well-being.
Farmers' Guide to Minnesota Lending Law
256-page farmers' guide for farmers and agricultural professionals to understand farmer-borrowers rights and best practices for accessing and utilizing credit. Ordering Information Wendy Reidlawyers@flaginc.orgFarmers' Legal Action Group6 West 5th Street, Ste 650St. Paul, MN 55120Publication/product ID: n/a
Beyond the Farmer’s Market: A New Guide to Building Your Own On-Farm Store
Grace Place Farm & Gardens in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is proving that for small-scale producers, a well-placed farm store can be as helpful to the bottom line as a good farmers' market. With support from an NCR-SARE Farmer Rancher grant, the group of first-generation farmers explored how simple digital communication combined with a welcoming […]
Join NCR-SARE's Administrative Council
NCR-SARE has an opening for a state Department of Agriculture representative to join the Administrative Council.