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The Nebraska 4-H Horse Advisory Committee provides guidance, support, and assistance in carrying out program activities in the interest of the 4-H Youth Development and horse program. This committee is made up of 4-H volunteer leaders and Extension personnel from across Nebraska who are interested in promoting positive youth development and the 4-H horse program.

4-H leaders, parents, and trainers can serve up to a 3-year term on the committee. All members are expected to attend and participate in 75% of meetings in a calendar year of which there are typically 4. Committee members are also expected to serve on a sub-committee which may meet at a higher frequency. Committees include sponsorship and fundraising, awards and apparel, rule book, youth activity, and volunteer relations. Members are also asked to volunteer at one or more state 4-H events. 

Applications are accepted from November 1st through December 3rd at 5:00 PM CT. New committee members are selected based on location, skills, and reasons for wanting to join. Those selected will be contacted directly.

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Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food Processor

Ingredients:

• 2 cups mild, chunky salsa
• 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
• 2 cups chopped, cooked turkey
• 1 quart (4 cups) low sodium chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated, cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions:

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Combine salsa, corn, black beans, turkey, and chicken broth in a large saucepan or Dutch oven.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
5. If desired, top with grated cheddar cheese.

Category:  Soups Category Description: 

Try a few of our favorite soup recipes!

Yield: 6 servings Calories: 310Total Fat: 3Saturated Fat: 0Potassium: 15Total Sugars: 7Iron: 20Vitamin D: 0Calcium: 4Protein: 26Fiber: 11Added Sugars: 3Total Carbohydrates: 46Sodium: 860Cholesterol: 35Photo provided by Alice Henneman

Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food Processor

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 large ripe bananas, gently rubbed under cold running water, peeled and mashed
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• ½ cup fat free milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

1. Wash hands with soap and water. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Break eggs into a large bowl. Wash hands with soap and water after cracking raw egg.
3. Add oil, brown sugar. bananas, oats and milk to eggs. Mix well.
4. Add all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir together.
5. Spray a 9x5-inch inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Pour batter into the pan. Bake in for 55-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the bread.

Category:  Breads and Rolls Yield: 16 servings Calories: 210Total Fat: 8Saturated Fat: 1Potassium: 2Total Sugars: 15Iron: 6Vitamin D: 0Calcium: 4Protein: 4Fiber: 2Added Sugars: 13Total Carbohydrates: 32Sodium: 210Cholesterol: 20Photo provided by Cami Wells.

The Nebraska 4-H Fed Steer Challenge is an opportunity for youth interested in learning more about the cattle industry. The program is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the Nebraska cattle industry and enhance the educational value of the traditional 4-H beef projects. The Fed Steer Challenge provides an affordable option that rewards production merit and carcass value of the market animal, along with accurate and complete record-keeping, industry knowledge, and producer engagement. Youth interested in participating in the 2022 Fed Steer Challenge must complete an online application process. Applications are due by December 1, 2021.

Fed Steer Challenge

The Nebraska 4-H Livestock Achievement Program is designed to promote all educational aspects of 4-H livestock projects including selection, production, leadership, and exhibition by recognizing youth striving to improve in their livestock project knowledge and leadership. 

The program recognizes Members of Excellence across all 4-H livestock project areas, including:

• beef
• sheep
• meat goat
• swine
• dairy cattle
• dairy goat
• rabbit
• poultry

The program consists of two levels that require 4-H members to plan and report a broad range of age-appropriate and project-related accomplishments. For each level, the Livestock Achievement Program provides a list of accomplishments from which 4-H members choose their goals. Each accomplishment is worth a specific number of points. Intermediates, ages 10-13, must complete 100 points worth of activities to receive the distinction of Intermediate Member of Excellence. Seniors, ages 14-18, must complete 150 points worth of activities to receive the distinction of Senior Member of Excellence.

At the beginning of the 4-H year, youth must apply to participate in the program. Upon acceptance into the program, participants plan what to accomplish. At the end of the 4-H year, they report on their completed accomplishments. Additionally, participants must complete their annual 4-H Online enrollment process, YQCA requirements, and project record books in order to receive a Member of Excellence distinction. 

Livestock Achievement Program

Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food Processor

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped, cooked turkey or chicken
• Dash of pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped onion, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water
• 1/4 cup chopped celery, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water
• 2 carrots, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, diced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup cooked pasta (such as bowtie, shells, macaroni, etc.) OR 1 cup cooked rice

Directions:

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Add all ingredients, except pasta or rice to pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook covered until vegetables are tender crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Add cooked pasta or cooked rice and cook a few more minutes until pasta or rice is heated.

Category:  Soups Category Description: 

Try a few of our favorite soup recipes!

Yield: 2 servings Calories: 270Total Fat: 4.5Saturated Fat: 1Potassium: 10Total Sugars: 7Iron: 10Vitamin D: 0Calcium: 4Fiber: 3Added Sugars: 0Total Carbohydrates: 29Sodium: 500Cholesterol: 29Photo provided by Alice Henneman

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources has selected four finalists in its search for director, and one finalist for program leader, of Rural Prosperity Nebraska. The candidates will visit Nebraska and participate in public seminars in Lincoln Nov. 4 to 30.

Monday, November 1, 2021 Current Market SituationSpanish: 

Monday, November 1, 2021

Part of the winter feed expense equation is deciding whether standing forage can be grazed, or hay must be fed. In dry years, winter grazing may be reduced or unavailable, and the value of what is available can increase. Winter feed not usually considered may offer an alternative, affordable option. UNL’s Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator (available at cap.unl.edu/livestock/tools) offers a way to compare feed options.

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Monday, November 1, 2021

Managing cow-calf pairs with limited perennial acres will be the topic of discussion in Alma, Nebraska on December 6 and Wayne, Nebraska on December 8, 2021. Drought is a reoccurring plight that frequently reduces perennial forages available for grazing while conversion of pasture ground to crop ground continues to reduce available pasturelands. Increasing costs of production and high taxes make diversifying income and increasing the use of land necessary to get the most out of every acre.

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Monday, November 1, 2021

After calving and going to spring grass this year the word drought was used quite often. With other States to the west of Nebraska liquidating cows from the herd it sounded like it could hit Nebraska. Different portions of Nebraska were in different severity of drought this year and questions were raised about the tax implications to consider when liquidating cows.

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Corn is harvested southeast of Lincoln Monday morning. Sept. 24, 2021. Photo by Craig Chandler

Monday, November 1, 2021

Yucca plants, which are also called soapweed, can be quite common on rangeland in western and central Nebraska.  In some areas, they can be quite thick and significantly reduce grass production. There are ways, though, to reclaim those grazing lands.

Once established, yucca plants can increase on drier rangeland sites.  They produce a deep taproot that competes aggressively for the limited water in these soils.  With sharp leaves protecting the plant, cattle rarely eat it during summer. 

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