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Pesticide Applicator Certification Training in 2026
Private, commercial and non-commercial pesticide applicators seeking first-time certification or recertification will have several options from which to choose in 2026.
Irrigation Water Availability and Risk Management Considerations for 2026 Crops
As water supplies tighten in the North Platte Basin, producers are being forced to think beyond crop rotations and start weighing how potential allocation reductions could shape their insurance coverage and planting flexibility for 2026.
2026 4-H Member Enrollment!
On-line enrollment is now open to enroll your 4‑H'er for 2026! You can access 4HOnline 2.0 by visiting the following link: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in. 4‑H Leaders and Council members are required to enroll on-line too!
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Endangered Species Act in Nebraska: Ecological Spray Drift Buffers, Part 3
When applying Enlist One® or Liberty® ULTRA, applicators must follow mandatory ecological spray drift buffer requirements when directed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Part 1 - Crop Protection Program Requirements
Part 2 - Endangered Species Act in Nebraska: Runoff and Erosion Mitigation
Pasture and Forage Minute: Managing Weeds and Insect Pressure Following a Mild Winter
Record winter high temperatures are causing earlier weeds emergence, so now is the time to control winter annual weeds in alfalfa. Thin field stands combined with open soil surfaces and adequate moisture can result in high weed pressure.
Chemigation Certification Training in 2026
Nebraska Extension will offer face-to-face and online chemigation certification and recertification training for producers in 2026.
An Economic Comparison of Crop Share vs. Cash Rent on a Southeast Nebraska Farm
If you have recently inherited or purchased farmland in Nebraska, one of your first questions may be: How should I lease it? Two of the most common arrangements are cash rent and crop share. Each option comes with its own advantages and risks.
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2026 Colfax County Extension Board Meetings
The Colfax County Extension Board will be meeting on March 16th at 7 pm at the Colfax County Extension Office in Schuyler. The meeting agenda is included below:
January 25 * March 16 * May 18 * June 15 * August 17 * November 16
Enrollment Resources for 4HOnline!
On-line enrollment is now open to enroll your 4-H'er for 2026! You can access 4HOnline 2.0 by visiting the following link: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in. 4-H Leaders and Council members are required to enroll on-line too! Google Chrome and Firefox are the recommended web browsers to use when enrolling online. Enrollment fee is $10.00 per 4-H'er and no charge for Leaders or Council members. Card payment is at end of enrollment process.
NEW for 2026: A simplified project list within 4HOnline for 4-H members to choose from.
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Colfax County 4-H Newsletter
View the March 2026 4-H Newsletter to learn more about what is going on with the Colfax County 4-H Program! Past newsletter articles can be viewed here.
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Nebraska Extension Engagement Zone 7 Newsletter
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