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This recipe was created in collaboration with Community Crops and Yazidi Project.

Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food ProcessorNotes: 

*Any type of lentil can be used in this recipe.
**Other types of thin noodles can be used, such as spaghetti.

 

https://food.unl.edu/recipes/documents/curried-lentil-soup-nep_1.pdfNewsletter/Program:  Nutrition Education Program Archive Link: https://food.unl.edu/nutrition-education-program-nepContact Info: Jean Ann FischerTaxonomy Term Description: 

The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) delivers evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions through a combination of education strategies coupled with multi-level community changes that occur within the environment to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles.

This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP and Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 cups dry lentils* (rinsed)
• 5 cups water
• ¼ cup onion, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, chopped
• ½ cup carrots, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, gently rubbed under cold running water, minced
• ¼ cup uncooked vermicelli noodles**
• ½ teaspoon curry powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, gently rubbed under cold running water, chopped (optional)
• 1 lemon, sliced (optional)
• 1 jalapeño, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, sliced (optional)

Directions:

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. In a medium sized saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add lentils and sauté for 3 minutes. Stir constantly to prevent burning.
3. Add water to sauteed lentils. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes while stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool slightly.
4. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes, or until tender.
5. Carefully transfer the lentil mixture into a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Be careful, it could be hot.
6. Place processed lentils back into the saucepan and add the sautéed onion, garlic, carrot, vermicelli noodles, curry, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until noodles are tender. Add more water to reach the desired consistency.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon and jalapeño slices, if desired.
9. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Category:  Main Dishes Yield: 6 servings Serving Size: 1½ cupsCalories: 180Total Fat: 5Saturated Fat: 0Potassium: 6Total Sugars: 2Iron: 10Vitamin D: 0Calcium: 2Protein: 9Fiber: 4Added Sugars: 0Total Carbohydrates: 26Sodium: 115Cholesterol: 0Photo by Marusa Jonas

In observance of the Week of the Volunteer, Nebraska 4-H is proud to celebrate some of the 2023 Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Award Winners.

Steve Dirgo is receiving the Emerging Volunteer Award for Zone 4. Steve volunteers with the Gosper County 4-H program and was nominated by Calvin DeVries, Nebraska Extension Educator in Phelps and Gosper counties. 

The Hot Shots 4-H Club in Gosper County had been inactive for three years when Steve volunteered as a club leader. He started by focusing on the BB gun project and quickly had 20 youth enrolled. With the high demand, Steve now leads two weekly practice sessions - one in the morning and a second in the afternoon each Saturday. Steve emphasizes proper carrying techniques, safety measures, and teamwork during practice. 

"Steve’s passion for the shooting sports project glows through his teaching efforts during club practices. When we think of positive youth development, Steve comes to the top as one of the most impactful volunteers and leader in Gosper County. 4-H is a top priority for Steve and his passion for creating this opportunity for youth is truly amazing," said DeVries. 

Tell us about yourself.

I am happily married, I have two boys ages 9 and 6. This is my first year in 4H, I have truly enjoyed what I have learned so far. My passion is firearms and firearm safety, teaching children about firearms and firearm safety at this young age is very important. We can shall teach them the basic of how to handle a firearm in safe manner. I am very involved in our community, part of the Booster Club for school, I am a full time College student at CCC in Kearney Neb, I work at BD in Holdrege as a Quality Tech / Trainer. The support I receive from my family is endless, and I couldn't do it without them.

What do you look forward to when you step into your volunteer role?

Watching the youth grow into outstanding human being. With the knowledge of handling a firearm safely. Weather that is for hunting, or shooting for fun.

What is your favorite memory as a 4-H volunteer?

Watching the kids take what lesson we just learned in the classroom and take that knowledge and put it to use on the range.

In observance of the Week of the Volunteer, Nebraska 4-H is proud to celebrate some of the 2023 Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Award Winners. 

John Brodersen is receiving the Emerging Adult Volunteer Award for Zone 5. John volunteers with the Cedar County 4-H program and was nominated by Megan Hanefeldt, Nebraska Extension Educator in Knox and Cedar counties. 

"John is one of those volunteers who offers to help and wants only the best for all the 4-H members," wrote Hanefedlt. 

John is a certified archery instructor. Three years ago, he established the local archery program with 30 members! John also serves as the Cedar County sheep and swine assistant superintendent. During fair time, he spends countless hours at the fairgrounds, helping wherever needed.

"The way that John takes his time to educate and inform each participant makes him an outstanding leader. We are very grateful for all the time and effort John puts in to the 4-H program!" wrote Hanefeldt.

Tell us about yourself.

I live on a farm east of Hartington with my wife Tammie and children Kate, Grace, and Ethan. Agronomist for Helena Agri in Osmond, NE. In my spare time, I raise sheep and hunt with family and friends.

What do you look forward to when you step into your volunteer role?

Getting to help the kids discover the same love for archery and the outdoors that I do. I can’t describe the pride I feel when it clicks for a kid, and they are just as excited to be there as I am.

What is your favorite memory as a 4-H volunteer?

Every kid’s first arrow in the bullseye. The flood of pride that they feel and you get to see on their face is amazing.

How have you helped youth find their spark through 4-H?

I feel we provide something for the kids that isn’t basketball, football, or volleyball. It’s a sport that everyone can excel at with enough time, no matter how tall, strong, or fast they are. I think just giving those young men and women a place where they can achieve personal growth is huge in their development.

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Many farmers and ranchers make inquiries to Nebraska Extension about prevailing rates paid for various kinds of custom farm services. In addition to the regular biennial custom rates survey, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability has launched a new survey designed to provide market rate information for the Nebraska livestock industry. Producers and operators that perform and provide custom services for others, or that utilize custom services and pay others, are invited to participate in the survey. Spanish: 

Though central and western Nebraska a have a higher risk for grasshopper outbreaks this season, a cool, wet spring would mitigate population growth not only for this growing season, but also the following year. Reviewing seed selection to avoid anthracnose and Phytophthora root rot, assessing alfalfa stands and predictions on grasshopper populations following the 2022 drought.

Quick pickling is a method of pickling vegetables by soaking them in a vinegar-based solution for a short period of time, usually overnight. Quick pickles are also called refrigerator pickles because they must be stored in the refrigerator and eaten within four weeks, as opposed to canned or fermented vegetables which are processed to make them shelf stable.

Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food Processorhttps://food.unl.edu/recipes/documents/quick-pickled-daikon-and-carrots-nep_1.pdfNewsletter/Program:  Nutrition Education Program Archive Link: https://food.unl.edu/nutrition-education-program-nepContact Info: Jean Ann FischerTaxonomy Term Description: 

The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) delivers evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions through a combination of education strategies coupled with multi-level community changes that occur within the environment to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles.

This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP and Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).

Ingredients:

• 1 cup daikon radish, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, peeled and julienned
• 1 cup carrots, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, peeled and julienned
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• ½ cup water
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Pack julienned radish and carrots in clean canning jars or a glass container with a tight-fitting lid.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.
4. Carefully pour the liquid into the jars, completely covering the vegetables. Let sit uncovered at room temperature to cool, for about one hour.
5. Close jars tightly and transfer to the refrigerator. Refrigerate overnight before serving.
6. Drain before serving. Serve with sandwiches, rice bowls, wraps, or tacos.
7. Store leftovers in a sealed jar or container in the refrigerator for up to four weeks.

Category:  Side Dishes Yield: 6 servings Calories: 30Total Fat: 0Saturated Fat: 0Potassium: 4Total Sugars: 6Iron: 0Vitamin D: 0Calcium: 2Protein: 0Fiber: 1Added Sugars: 4Total Carbohydrates: 8Sodium: 220Cholesterol: 0Photo by Marusa Jonas

In the latest episode, FarmBits chats with Carlos Pizolotto, a Brazilian plant pathologist who is researching predictive models to prevent and control disease outbreaks in agriculture.

Robert Koch of the University of Minnesota speaks to the FarmBits team about the soybean pest management research being conducted in his lab, using remote sensing for scouting and sampling fields for soybean aphids.

Approximately $123 million in automatic financial assistance has been made available for qualifying Farm Loan Program (FLP) direct loan borrowers who meet certain criteria. The new relief funds will begin dispersement in April, and all producers with open FLP loans will receive a letter that details eligibility, and information about qualifying for assistance and how to apply.

Weekly USDA NASS crop condition reports are set to begin April 3 for the 2023 growing season. Very little change was recorded in winter wheat condition and soil moisture across Nebraska at the end of March, with only 22% of wheat in good-excellent condition.

FieldWatch covers all registered commercial apiary sites, vineyards, orchards, fruit and vegetable grow sites, nursery and Christmas tree production sites, and certified organic and transitional organic crops. To add your site onto FieldWatch, visit the link below. As the growing season quickly approaches, producers are reminded to use FieldWatch and DriftWatch to protect specialty crop acreage and apiaries, which number in the thousands across Nebraska.

In week 10 of “The Science of Well-Being,” we will recap the top practices you can use to increase your happiness. These recommendations should look familiar if you’ve been following along.

A 2022 East Campus Discovery Days and Farmers Market attendee learns to lasso at the UNL Rodeo Club exhibit. The annual event, held on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s East Campus for three Saturdays each summer, offers locally grown and produced foods and crafts, educational activities from UNL departments, food trucks and live music. (Photo by Jordan Opp, University Communication and Marketing) In addition to giving local growers a chance to connect with the public as business owners and agvocates, Discovery Days also showcases the ag research, teaching and extension taking place across IANR.

Two bills in the 2023 legislative session have the potential to impact Nebraska ag in significant ways — LB 591 would change the deadline for oral cropland lease termination notice from Sept. 1 to Jan. 1, and LB 662 would enhance protection for livestock owners from nuisance lawsuits. (Photo credit: Nebraska Unicameral Information Office) UNL Agricultural Law and Water Specialist Dave Aiken reviews the details of two bills in the 2023 legislative session dealing with farmland leases and livestock nuisance lawsuits.

Research has shown that small businesses who highly engage in strategic planning activities realize 60% higher gross returns than those who do not highly engage. (Photo courtesy Center for Ag Profitability) UNL Farm and Ranch Management Specialist Jay Parsons discusses the impacts of sound strategic planning and decision-making in today’s ag industry.

Daran Rudnick, UNL associate professor and irrigation management specialist, provides a brief background on the TAPS program, how the competition works and why it’s had such a positive impact on Nebraska producers.

Individuals who complete the survey will help Nebraska Extension understand what training courses and materials will best benefit agricultural producers in the future.

With intense drought conditions last year, it may be prudent to reduce stocking rates and delay turnout this spring, to help grasses in their recovery process. With spring on the horizon, it's time to put 2023 grazing plans in place and be on the lookout for signs of grass tetany.

For successful double cropping, small grains like triticale should be planted now through early April, grazed from the third week of May to early June, and then followed by a summer annual grass. Strategies and tips for successfully double cropping annual forages this year, and a breakdown on what fall dormancy means for alfalfa growth during the next growing season.

Interseeded cover crops was just one of many topics discussed at the Eastern Nebraska Soil Health Conference in February. (Photo by Jenny Rees) Topics of this year's soil health conference ranged from diversified crop rotations to interseeding cover crops to livestock integration and featured emerging soil health methods like new cover crop species, biochar as a soil health amendment and the perennial grain Kernza.