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The estate planning workshops will offer tools and strategies to effectively plan, start and complete estate and transition plans, while the leasing workshops will focus on equitable leasing strategies, landlord/tenant communication, cash rental rates and more.

Estimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the week of Sept. 12.

Crop conditions were holding steady as of Sept. 4, with winter wheat planting underway.

The USDA initiative will provide technical assistance for organic producers, including farmer-to-farmer mentoring, direct support through conservation financial assistance and additional crop insurance assistance, and support for market development projects in targeted markets.

The Climate Prediction Center's monthly outlook predicts the status quo to continue in Nebraska — above-normal temperatures in the 80s and 90s and below-normal precipitation, with potential rainfall events Sept 14-15 and 21-23.

Attendees will get a first-hand look at the effects of tillage on soil health at this year's Soil Health and Cover Crop Field Day on Sept. 20 at the University of Nebraska Rogers Memorial Farm near Lincoln. This year's field day will feature a new statewide study evaluating cover crop variety selection and performance, on-site examinations of soil from a long-term tillage study and more.

Tips on scheduling final irrigation and last cutting for alfalfa this fall, and controlling cheatgrass and wild oats in pastures.

First-year results of a three-year study on weed suppression and yield results with regard to termination timing of cereal rye and hairy vetch cover crops.

Nebraska Extension educators and specialists chat with attendees during the 2021 Husker Harvest Days. Nebraska Extension educators and specialists will be sharing insights and research on a wide variety of ag topics with attendees during the 2022 Husker Harvest Days.

Figure 1. Angela Knuth shows some of the NASA team the current technology that they use and ways that she would like to see improvements to increase efficiency on the farm. The Space for Ag tour brought NASA scientists and Nebraska farmers together to collaborate on new ways NASA technology and tools can support the agriculture industry.

Nebraska Extension educators outline options for seeding wheat with regard to soil moisture and precipitation, crop residue, soil type and other considerations.

E#stimated crop water use for Nebraska Panhandle crops for the week of Sept. 5.

Arroz con Leche, also known as rice pudding, has been enjoyed in Latin American countries such as Mexico, Cuba, and Puerto Rico since the 19th century. More recently, the dish has begun to gain popularity in countries outside of Latin America and worldwide thanks to its creamy and sweet taste.

Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food Processorhttps://food.unl.edu/recipes/documents/spanish/mexican-rice-pudding-nep-spanish.pdfhttps://food.unl.edu/recipes/documents/mexican-rice-pudding-nep.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:

• 3/4 cup rice (brown or white rice)
• 1 cup fat-free milk
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup evaporated milk, fat-free
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch ground cloves

Directions:

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Cook rice in water according to package directions.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine cooked rice, milk, and sugar. Cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly until the rice has absorbed most of the milk.
4. Add evaporated milk, raisins, vanilla, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir to combine and continue to cook over low heat for 2 minutes.
5. Remove from heat, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
6. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Category:  Desserts Yield: 6 servings Serving Size: 1/6 of recipeCalories: 190Total Fat: 1Saturated Fat: 0Potassium: 8Total Sugars: 19Iron: 0Vitamin D: 10Calcium: 15Protein: 7Fiber: 1Added Sugars: 0Total Carbohydrates: 37Sodium: 90Cholesterol: 0Photo by Marusa Cernjul

Farm and Ranch Management experts Glennis McClure and Jay Parsons discuss the principles of using enterprise budgeting to establish costs of production and explore how to use this information in a good risk management culture to effectively manage risk.

More than 18,000 producers will soon receive new or updated pre-filled applications to offset eligible crop losses from natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021.

A warmer and drier pattern is favored to continue for most of the first half of September — temperatures are anticipated in the 80s and mid-90s until Sept. 12, when cooler weather may move into Nebraska.

Lake McConaughy and Kingsley Dam inlet structures. (Photo by Gary Stone) Part 6 of Extension Educator Gary Stone's series on the North Platte River features the remaining dams and powerplants in Nebraska and Wyoming.

Flex-Ro, developed by BSE faculty Santosh Pitla, is one example of hands-on learning opportunities within the Agricultural Systems Technology program. (Photo courtesy The new major will be available to students starting fall of 2023 through the UNL College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

Erin Ehnle Brown/realagstock (Photo courtesy Center for Agricultural Profitability) This three-part webinar series will cover electric bill components and how to interpret them as well as strategies to save on energy charges, demand charges and power factor charges.