The 3rd annual Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference (NNAC) will be held Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at Divots Conference Center in Norfolk. The all-day conference will begin with registration at 7:00 a.m. and closing comments and door prizes wrapping up the event around 4:00 p.m. The NNAC is co-hosted by the Bazile Groundwater Management Area Project (BGMA) and Bow Creek Watershed Project.
All producers are invited to join in this dynamic event which was created for the purpose of exchanging practical farm and ranch ideas that will not only help protect water quality but also improve the bottom line. Learn from others who are increasing their operations financial stability and environmental stewardship.
This conference has something for everyone whether you are interested in new management practices or an innovative farmer who has already been implementing them. Concurrent breakout sessions allow each attendee to choose the sessions that best meet their needs. Industry leading speakers, paired with experienced producers, will discuss hot ag topics from theory to practical application and technology integration. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!
Hear from Keynote Speaker Dr. Tom Dykstra – Founder of Dykstra Laboratories – about Brix, Bugs, and the Nitrogen Link as well as System Synergisms. The ‘Making it Work Here’ producer panel features local producers sharing how they are implementing these ideas on the farm.
Registration for the event is now open! Early Bird Registration tickets can be purchased until November 30th for $25. Late registrations and walk-ins will be $50. A hot lunch will be provided. Nitrogen Certification and CEUs are also available for attendees.
Gold Level Sponsors for the 2025 Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference include: Papio-Missouri River NRD, BASS Hybrids, Elevate AG, Green Cover Seed, McCrometer, Samuelson Seed, & Ward Laboratories.
The Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference is produced by the Lewis & Clark NRD, Lower Elkhorn NRD, Lower Niobrara NRD, Upper Elkhorn NRD, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, and Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment (DWEE).