By Jessica Groskopf and Brad Lubben, Nebraska Extension
The deadline to enroll in Farm Programs is quickly approaching on March 15, 2021. Producers have the option to change enrollment between Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC). But the question is, “which one should I choose?”
Whatever your choice, you need to contact your local FSA office to schedule an appointment for enrollment.
To celebrate Nebraska 4-H, anyone who makes a $5 or more donation to the Cheyenne County 4-H Council will receive a complimentary "I Belong" 4-H Yard sign to proudly display at their home! Please consider making a donation to the 4-H Council to help support their goal of "Making the Best, Better!"
Gary Stone, Nebraska Extension Educator, Water and Integrated Cropping Systems
This the first in a six-part series of articles covering basic water law in the United States, predominately in the western part of the country, and how it affects this finite resource.
Water law has a long history. It can be traced back to Roman times and also has roots in English common law. Across the United States, it varies from state to state, and from East to West.
The second annual Panhandle Soil Health Workshop sponsored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center will be an online event for ag producers, consultants, and others in the region.
The workshop will take place on March 5 from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on the Zoom cloud meeting platform. Registration is needed and can be done online.
The Cheyenne County 4-H Carnival will be held on Saturday, March 20th at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds. Bring your family out for a fun night of food, penny carnival games and more. COVID guidelines will be followed: Social Distancing and Masks are required. If this is an issue, please do not attend this event. Please call the Extension Office at (308) 254-4455 for more information.
Raffle Prize Tickets - $1.00 Each
Silent Auction & Raffle Prizes
The Cheyenne County Chapter of Family and Community Education (FCE) is sponsoring a $200 college scholarship to Cheyenne County High School Seniors who will be majoring in an area related to Family and Consumer Science.
Applications are available at the Nebraska Extension Office – Cheyenne County, 920 Jackson Street in Sidney and are due no later than April 15, 2021.
Please contact the Extension Office with questions by calling (308) 254-4455 or see the Scholarship Application.
Lincoln, Neb. —The Nebraska Dairy Ambassador program has appointed four new student ambassadors and one returning ambassador for 2021. This year’s group of ambassadors include:
