Nebraska Extension in Buffalo County

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Annual Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour Focuses on Marketing Yearling Cattle

The stocker/yearling sector of the cattle industry offers flexibility and an opportunity for new producers to get started in the business. 

Nebraska Extension beef systems team is offering a chance to learn from producers with established stocker/yearling operations July 11 during the fifth annual Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour near Bassett, Nebraska. 

 "A stocker/yearling component in a cattle production system can improve profitability and give some options that allow for quick adjustment in drought situations," said Hannah Smith, Nebraska Extension beef educator and one of the organizers of the event. 

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Join 4-H

Thank you for your interest in Buffalo County 4-H!

4-H is open to ALL YOUTH, of ALL ABILITIES ages 5 to 18.  Youth can join 4-H any time of the year.  However, to enter exhibits at the Buffalo County Fair, the deadline to enroll  is June 15 of each year. 

The enrollment process is done online and Youth and Volunteers need to enroll each year.  Please see the links below to help guide your way.  If you have any questions, please call the Buffalo County Extension Office, 308-236-1235.

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Buffalo County Food & Nutrition

Summer is here!  Need ideas to help your family make the most of these summer days? Check out the following tips and resources for making this summer fun, healthy, and active!  Visit food.unl.edu for healthy tips and recipes for the whole family!

Food Preservation - Need tips on successful water bath canning?  The Preserve it Fresh and Preserve it Safe Newsletter will guide you step by step!  Check out our canning, freezing, and drying resources for preserving food safely at home at https://food.unl.edu/food-preservation. 

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What's Happening in 4-H?

Stay up to date on what's happening with Buffalo County 4-H.  Information on this page is continually being updated. 

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Horticulture Articles

Enjoy articles from our local Horticulturist, Elizabeth Exstrom.  Visit https://hles.unl.edu/update09202023 for Horticulture Update Newsletter.

New - Japanese Beetles are back.  Read Elizabeth's latest article on these damaging pests.

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Mental Health Resources

Neighbor - to - Neighbor uses a grassroots approach, using community gatherings to help rural communities learn about mental wellness, building community unity, and encourage conversations to reduce the stigma of mental health.

In Times of Distress

Staying Connected During Tough Times - We hope you reach out if you are feeling stressed.

Rural Response Hotline 800-464-0258 M-F, 8-5

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Crisis Text Line

800-273-8255

text GO to 741741

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Annual forage options following irrigated winter wheat

Annual forage options following irrigated winter wheat

July 25, 2024
The “Engaging Agriculture” articles are written weekly by and for Engagement Zone 1 Nebraska Extension Educators, who cover the 11 counties in the Panhandle.‘

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New Format for Nebraska Soybean Management Field Days

New Format for Nebraska Soybean Management Field Days

July 24, 2024
The 2024 Soybean Management Field Days will take place August 13 to August 16. Hosted by the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) and Nebraska Extension, the field days offer a unique opportunity for farmers to learn about soybean production, the new Soybean Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) contest, and to network with fellow growers.

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SCAL field day set for Thursday, Aug. 8.

SCAL field day set for Thursday, Aug. 8.

July 24, 2024
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s South Central Agricultural Laboratory (SCAL) field day is Thursday, Aug. 8.

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Heat keeps rains away during wheat harvest

Heat keeps rains away during wheat harvest

July 23, 2024
Amid the high temperatures in western Nebraska, wheat harvest has been going on. “We’re right in the middle of wheat harvest,” said Cody Creech, Nebraska Extension dryland cropping specialist at the UNL High Plains Ag Lab in Sidney. “The rest of the state has wrapped up, and we’ll be completing harvest this week.” Typical for most growers, weather has been a big factor in wheat yields. The yield reports in the Panhandle vary depending on whether the fields were hit by hail or not.

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