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The links below connect to local information and/or commonly used client information from the Univesity of Nebrask-Lincoln and other research-based websites. The left-hand "Navigation Bar" takes you directly to University of Nebraska-Lincoln & Extension connections | ||
► 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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2013 Yard and Garden Begins ..... continue reading
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
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Gage County | ||
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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
Crop Diagnostic Clinics Schedule
Agribusiness professionals and crop producers will take a close-up look at field conditions, research and techniques at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's summer Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics.Topics on July 17 include: Corn Crop Canopy, Light Interception, and Grain Yield; Corn Silage, An Efficient and Economical Use of Corn Residue; and other topics. A totally different program on July 18 addresses Sex in the Corn Field: What Really Goes On Out There?; Evaluating Efficacy of Tank Mixing Herbicides for Hard-to-Control Weeds in Corn; and five additional topics. An August 28 clinic addresses Soil and Water Health topics including Cover Crops for Improving the Soil; Infiltration Test and Organic Matter; and others. For more information or to register, contact the ARDC CMDC Programs, 1071 County Road G, Ithaca, NE 68033, call 800-529-8030, fax 402-624-8010, e-mail cdunbar2@unl.edu or visit the Web at http://ardc.unl.edu/training.shtml.
CropWatch Newsletter
UNL Extension cropping system experts discuss the latest updates on cropping issues in Nebraska such as appearance of Pythium in corn and soybeans, wheat disease updates, and a new UNL climate app. During the growing season, each weeks CropWatch newsletter is posted on Fridays at http://cropwatch.unl.edu/
Acreage Insights e-News
The June Acreage Insights e-News, published by UNL Extension Acreage team, is a monthly electronic newsletter providing acreage owners with timely information to better manage their rural living environment. Click here to subscribe to this newsletter or check out the team’s Acreage Insight web resources (http://acreage.unl.edu/).
Rain Garden Design
Rain gardens are aesthetic and functional landscape features that retain rainwater, provide beauty and habitat, and can reduce water runoff from your property. Water collected in the rain garden slowly infiltrates into the soil to support plant growth and lessen runoff into storm drains according to UNL Extension Specialists Tom Franti and Steve Rodie. Homeowners can learn more from the new “Rain Garden Design” interactive Extension publication.
UNL BeefWatch Newsletter
Check out the second (June) issue of UNL BeefWatch Newsletter. Subscribe to receive monthly updates direct to your email inbox.
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.