Welcome to Nebraska Extension in Cedar County! We are dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities with practical, research-based information and innovative programs designed to improve quality of life. Whether you're seeking resources in agriculture, 4-H youth development, health and wellness, or community development, our team is here to connect you with the knowledge and support you need. Explore our services, events, and educational opportunities to see how we can work together to strengthen Cedar County and beyond. Let's grow, learn, and succeed together—connect with us today!
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Backyard Farmer Questions - https://byf.unl.edu/ ask an expert horticulture questions - vegetable gardening, flowers, tree, insect, lawn, etc,
televised on Nebraska Public Media (CDT) 7 pm Thursdays and 10 am Saturdays
on CREATE (CDT) 4 pm Sundays and 5 pm Mondays
Nebraska Beef Cattle Production Resources - https://beef.unl.edu/ beef resources to aid you in your managing your herd. Includes research reports, BeefWatch topics, etc.
2025 Nebraska Crop Budgets - https://cap.unl.edu/cropbudgets/ (full report)
to view budgets for individual crops and operations visit https://cropwatch.unl.edu/budgets
Cedar County 4-H News & Notes Newsletters
March 2025 4-H Newsletter
Enroll on 4HOnline, March is Bake & Take Month, Cedar County 4-H Council Senior Scholarship, Special Garden Project - Goldie Husk Cherry, Special Agronomy Crop - Sunflower, Data Driven Competition, 4-H Public Speaking Contest, 2025 Cedar County Challenge - Heritage, 2025 County Photography Theme - Rooted in Tradition (Black & White Photo), Shooting Sports Instructor Training, Horticulture Big Red Virtual Learning Series, NAYI Camp, Pop Stand Shift Schedule, 4-H Discount Tickets for Fair Entertainment, Nebraska State Summer Camp Opportunities, Cow/Calf Exhibiting Requirement for 2026
Beef & Forage Talk with Ben
Controling Winter Annuals in Alfalfa
Spring green up is right around the corner. For many it can’t come soon enough. Producers raising alfalfa may want to pay close attention to their stands this time of year. Before alfalfa plants begin to grow there is a short window of opportunity to control some pesky weeds in our stand, winter annuals.
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