Local Interest
By Jessica Groskopf, Nebraska Extension Agricultural Economist
For many farm and ranch families, bringing children or grandchildren into the operation is the ultimate goal. Successfully bringing additional family members into the operation may require some creativity as all parties need to maintain a viable standard of living. This series of articles will highlight ideas and tactics for bringing another family member into the operation. If this is the first article you are seeing in this series, I would encourage you to go back to the previous article for background and additional guidance.
By Dr. Emily Stine, Nebraska Extension Educator Horticulture
Pruning always seems to be a monumental task to take on, but with the right tools and some knowledge about the plant, it becomes easier.
By Jesse Fulton, Director of Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance and Extension Educator
Nebraska Extension and Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance will offer Beef Quality Assurance and Beef Quality Assurance Transportation Certification throughout the Panhandle in May 2024.
The dates and locations are:
By Gary Stone, Nebraska Extension Educator/Chabella Guzman, PREEC Communications
By Ryan Benjamin, Nebraska Extension Educator-Beef Systems
As we come into early April, it is important to take time to think about rangeland and pasture conditions and make sure grazing plans are ready for the growing season in 2024. Much of the state has seen close to normal precipitation since October 1 (current water year). However, parts of the state, especially counties in the south and east of the state, that experienced drought last summer are still experiencing drier than normal conditions.