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#NebraskaWildfires have burned 800,000+ acres — the largest in state history. We wanted to do something about it. Our team designed 4 exclusive shirts - every dollar raised is matched by Ward, dollar for dollar. Designs dropping soon. Stay tuned. 🔥 #NebraskaStrong #WhyWard

Comment your preferred species of horse hay below then check out this blog article to see if your preference really is the best! What is best, Fescue? Orchard Grass? Timothy? Teff? Alfalfa? ❓❓❓ bit.ly/4nVV5hv

We're in month 3 of 2026 and we haven't abandon our resolution to get you're lab reports out faster than ever! Help us stay on track to achieving this goal with properly filled out submission forms and bags! bit.ly/3MXF2mL #WhyWard

Congratulations to Dr. Ray Ward on receiving the 2026 Great Plains Leadership Award! 🏆 #SoilFertility #AgLeadership #WhyWard

Cutting nutrient inputs when commodity prices drop? You might be saving money now — & losing yield later 🌾 Dr. Ray Ward & Dr. Nick Ward share considerations for smarter #nutrientmanagement in tight economic times: bit.ly/4ro2RCJ #Agronomy #SoilHealth #ThursdayThoughts

In the horse world it seems like everyone has their opinion on what hay species is best. Check out what our latest blog article to find out if your opinion is right! #WhyWard #HorseHay #HayTesting bit.ly/3K846pQ

You won't want to miss some word of wisdom from Dr. Ray Ward in this month's @NebFarmerMag! Learn all about his no-till farming journey and the advice he has for young farmers. #WhyWard #DiggingDeeper bit.ly/4atityr

Did you know we give growers access to multiple fertilizer rec frameworks? Dr. Nick Ward breaks down why flexibility matters in soil fertility planning. 🌱 Check out this week's #ThursdayThoughts ⬇️ bit.ly/4bcOnj3 #SoilFertility #PrecisionAg #Agronomy #WhyWard

The ground is likely still frozen! Patience is key to getting the most out of your spring fertilizer application. bit.ly/486eDKp

@TheSoilChemist & MiK hit the #SoilHealth in the West Conference last month! Dr. Freeze led 3 workshop presentations on Soil Chemistry Basics, How to Read a Fertility Report, and PLFA Interpretation. Thanks to the Utah Soil Health Partnership for putting it all together! #WhyWard

Congratulations to Dr. Ray Ward — the first-ever recipient of the @NEsoilhealth Legacy Award, which will carry his name for all future honorees. 🌱Congratulations, Ray! #WhyWard #SoilScience #AgCommunity #Education

What a great few days at #CommodityClassic2026! 🤠 Face-to-face with the farmers & agronomists who trust us with their soil data — that's what it's all about. Thanks to everyone who stopped by Booth 4312. Giveaway winner announced soon! 🌱 #WhyWard #SoilHealth #KnowYourSoil

Feeling the itch to get back out into the fields? Well not just yet! But, you can start making your plan for improvement in 2026. This article outlines how to use soil and forage reports to make this your best haying season yet! bit.ly/49ZbiPz

Heading to #CommodityClassic2026 in San Antonio? Find us at Booth 4312 (Feb. 25–27), scan your badge & enter to win a $200 gift card + cooler prize pack. See you there! 🌽🤠 #WhyWard #SoilTesting

We're proud to share that Dr. Bijesh Maharjan has been named the inaugural Ray & Jolene Ward Professor of #SoilHealth Science at @UNLincoln! 🌱 Seeing Ray's legacy honored this way means everything to us at Ward. Congratulations, Dr. Maharjan! 👏 bit.ly/46n2ikX #WhyWard

DDGS are often thought to be fairly homogenous. But, they can be variable! Lab analysis will ensure precise ration and diet formulations for the best possible economic outcome! Check out this blog article to learn more: bit.ly/4i9wcOg

If you've been following along with our three part series on soil health in the @NebFarmerMag, you won't want to miss this month's issue as Dr. Patrick Freeze finally dives into soil biology! #WhyWard #DiggingDeeper Check it out here: bit.ly/3YltyvG

Have you even noticed an off color or strange texture in DDGS? Color may be an indicator or heat damage and increased ADF. This means less protein and energy available for livstock consuming those DDGS! Learn more here: bit.ly/4qUpejX

For the past month we have been achieving same day turn-around times on properly submitted hay! Learn more about what properly submitted means to ensure you get your results in hours instead of days here: bit.ly/49KvCCT #WhyWard

Not all #ManureNutrients are created equal. This week’s #ThursdayThoughts with Dr. Nick Ward breaks down manure analysis, nutrient availability, and why it matters in the field. 🌱 🎥 bit.ly/4qo1zHp