The Cedar County Extension Board is accepting nominations to fill an upcoming vacancy in District 1. This three-year term begins January 1, 2025, and expires December 31, 2027. Board members serve as a voting member of the advisory body of Nebraska Extension in Cedar County focusing on programming, finance, personnel, and advocacy. Extension Board members are appointed by the local county board. Interested applicants should contact the Cedar County Extension Office at 402-254-6821 for more information by October 1, 2024.
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4-H members who received special awards (awards, gifts, and rosettes) should be sure to send thank-you notes to their donors. Without their support, we would not be able to offer these special awards.
Typically, alfalfa needs six weeks of uninterrupted growth before the first hard frost to winterize. By planning on six weeks, we ensure any plants that need longer to winterize have the time to do so, as well as provide insurance against an early frost. The first hard freeze dates for northeast Nebraska fall around the middle of October, so counting back 6 weeks, final cuttings should be wrapping up soon. Allowing alfalfa to successfully winterize is key to having productive stands next spring and reducing long term losses in your alfalfa stand.
Late summer always seems like a time when weeds can become quite noticeable in pastures. While they may be an eye sore, control methods now are limited. Proper ID can help with making the right management call. Improved grazing management and timed herbicides for the best window of control so herbicides won’t be needed as often in the future.
Time to harvest corn silage is fast approaching. When evaluating whether to harvest a field for silage or grain, the issue of how to price and value the corn is often a point of uncertainty and is subject to variability. Corn silage is usually priced at one of three points—standing in the field, packed in the silo, and delivered in the bunk.
Silage inoculants are a powerful tool for farmers and cattle owners looking to optimize their silage quality and ensure a stable, high-quality feed supply for their livestock. By improving fermentation efficiency, enhancing aerobic stability, and offering economic benefits, inoculants can play a critical role in forage management. As with any agricultural input, the key is to understand how these products work and to use them strategically to maximize their benefits.
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Lincoln, Neb. — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension has been awarded a five-year grant from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) through the Children, Youth, and Families At-Risk (CYFAR) Program.
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