Nebraska Extension in the Central Sandhills

A private pesticide applicator is anyone who uses restricted use pesticide (RUP) for the purpose of producing agricultural commodities on their own property, or on property they rent. Private applicators are generally ranchers who do their own spraying. Those needing to recertify or get certified for the first time can attend in-person trainings or study on-line. Dates are still getting scheduled for our area in January and early February. To learn more about pesticide safety and training, please visit pested.unl.edu or you can contact T.L. Meyer at 308-645-2267 or tl.meyer@unl.edu.

The Nebraska 4-H Fed Steer Challenge is an opportunity for youth interested in learning more about the cattle industry and is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the Nebraska cattle industry.

The goal of the Fed Steer Challenge is to enhance the educational value of the traditional 4-H beef projects by providing an affordable option that rewards production merit and carcass value of the market animal, along with accurate and complete record-keeping, industry knowledge, and producer engagement by the 4-H member.