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► scholarships (for advanced education) County Fair Website (Gage County Agriculture Society) 4-H/FFA Fair - Events, contests & results | Multi-media Index (Powerpoint, videos, etc) News Columns ► crops, livestock, farm management/econcomics, horticulture, etc - Paul C Hay, Extension Educator ►Horticulture Happenings - Nicole Stoner, Extension Educator ► Forage Minute - Dr. Bruce Anderson, UNL Extension Forage Specialist | |
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Streamed Live Fridays, beginning on April 5 and running thru August 2, 2013
on-air from 10:00 to 11:30 am
COVER CROPS (click images to enlarge)
 Oats-Clover |  Bell Beans-Oats |  Vetch |  Oats-Peas |  Soybean-Rye |
View the "Under Cover Farmers" VIDEO to learn how three farmers in Stanly County, NC, started using multispecies cover crops and how they were able to realize economic returns on their investment in the first year (feature length - 30 min).
This video was produced through a partnership agreement between Dr. Robin 'Buz' Kloot, Earth Sciences and Resources Institute, University of South Carolina, and the USDA NRCS East National Technology Support Center. The opinions expressed in this video are those of the farmers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of USDA.
Cover Crops in Southeast Nebraska - Powerpoint produced by Paul C Hay, Extension Educator, UNL Extension in Gage County NE
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| 1115 West Scott St • Beatrice NE 68310 ph: 402-223-1384 • Fax: 402-223-1370 general email: gage-county@unl.edu Office hours: 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday | ||
Paul C Hay, Extension Educator, Agonomy Nicole Stoner, Extension Educator, Horticulture | Kayla Colgrove, Extension Educator, Nutrition & Health Jane Esau, 4-H Program | |
Sandra Bellows, County Affiliate Patty Lase, County Affiliate | Sondra Germer, Project Coordinator, CYFAR Bonita Schuster, Farm Financial Consultant, Nebraska Farm Business Inc | |
Extension Highlights
UNL BeefWatch Newsletter
Check out the second (April) issue of UNL BeefWatch Newsletter. Subscribe to receive monthly updates direct to your email inbox.
Drought Increases Toxic and Poisonous
Plant Risk to Livestock
UNL Extension Educator, Scott Cotton is reminding producers who graze livestock on range and pasture that of one of the side effects of drought can be increased risk of poisoning from toxic plants. Drought generates increased poisoning risks for livestock due to reduced availability, timing shifts and physiological changes in the “desired” forages on rangelands and pastures. More...
Stocking Rate Lease Agreements
Stocking rate, lease rate and a drought clause are key components of a grazing lease agreement. Jay Jenkins UNL Extension Educator in Cherry County recommends that people who own grazing land and those who lease it use a written agreement that addresses these three factors… more
Annie’s Project for Farm/Ranch Women
Trigger Dates and Stocking Rates:
Drought Mitigation Cornerstones
UNL Extension Educator, Cindy Tusler is encouraging ranchers to use trigger dates and stocking rates as tools to help them plan and make choices related to ongoing drought conditions. A written drought management plan using these tools can assist producers in making decisions. More...
Programs for Communities (Free)
As a leader in your community, often you are asked to present a program to club meetings, civic groups or professional organizations. Finding information for such a program and then organizing it can be challenging and time consuming. Look no further!
Faculty from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension are providing you research-based, educational program resources free-of-charge. Information in each program is based on research from educational institutions around the world. The programs listed reflect the variety of topics which our clientele cite as issues within their communities. Congratulations on leading your organization to a greater understanding of these priorities! For lessons....
Upcoming Events Growing a Healthy Future - magazine published twice yearly highlighting University of Nebraska-Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources programs that benefit Nebraska and beyond
► Nebraska Hay & Forage Hotline
► Drought Workshops & Programs
►Turning Stressed Corn into Forage
► and more
Provided by University of Nebraska-Lincoln
News Columns by Paul C Hay, Extension Educator
Extension Webcasts
Provides current grain/livestock market commentary and analysis; weather, climate, and soil moisture updates; practical advice from seasoned, working producers; and more.
View entire episodes or search for answers to your plant, yard, and insect problems. Watch Backyard Farmer live on NET1 April to mid September (Thursday, 7:00 pm CT).
Audio and video interviews with University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension specialists and educators on topics ranging from crop and livestock production to health and nutrition to lawn and garden care, and more.