Welcome to the ARDC website
Upcoming Events at the ARDC
- Febr. 9 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training
- Febr. 10 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training
- Febr. 12 - Behlen Observatory Public Night
- Febr. 15 - Grain Marketing Mtg. - Featuring Sue Martin
- Febr. 17 - Nebraska No-Till Conference
- Mar. 9 - NSFGPP Update Mtg.
- Mar. 10 - Managing Crop Revenue Risk - Featuring Steve Johnson
- Mar. 11 - Managing Relationships in Turbulent Times - Featuring Steve Johnson
- Mar. 16 - Crop Scout Training for Pest Managers
- Mar. 18 - Chemigation Training
- Mar. 19 -Nitrogen Mgmt. Training
- Mar. 26 - Behlen Observatory Public Night
- Mar. 31 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training
- Apr. 23 - Behlen Observatory Public Night
- May 11 - Field Scout Training
- Learn about these and other programs at the What's New link.
ARDC Research Highlights
- Download the ARDC Research Highlights report to learn more about research projects at the ARDC.
H1N1 Influenza Information
- Human cases of influenza A (H1N1) - have been identified nationwide and in other countries. For science-based facts you should know, click here.
Hunting Maps & Policies
- Deer bow hunting is allowed in controlled hunting areas open Sept. 15 - Nov. 14 and Nov. 24 - Dec. 31, 2009 ONLY Pheasant and quail hunting are open Oct. 31 - Nov 1, 2009 and Nov. 7 - Nov 8, 2009 ONLY. . Click here to learn more...
Extension Highlights
- America's financial crisis continues to be on the minds of people everywhere. UNL Extension and eXtension can help answer questions about actions to help improve personal or family situations. Click here to learn more.
Extended Visions Newsletter Survey
- Please complete a very short survey to let us know how you are currently receiving your newsletter, how you would like to receive it and any other suggestions. Click here!
The scope and diversity of ongoing research projects at UNL's Agricultural Research and Development Center (ARDC) near Mead, Nebraska combines to make the site one of the most unique research facilities in the United States. The ARDC is a major research and education facility of the Agricultural Research Division of the University of Nebraska's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR). The size and diversity of the center offers many research and educational opportunities. Through its strategic planning process, IANR has set a course for agricultural research, extension and teaching that will help ensure a financially solid and environmentally sound agricultural future for Nebraska. The ARDC plays a key role in implementing the action plans that support this leadership process.
Please visit the links in the navigation area on the left to learn more about the ARDC.
USACE NOP Information
- Click here to learn about the history of the USACE Nebraska Ordnance Plant where the ARDC is currently located and find out about the latest cleanup activities.
Current Weather Conditions at the ARDC
A weather station is located at the UNL ARDC Beef Feedlot. Click here for weather updates.


