The BIG 3
Soybean Aphid
Soybean aphids caught many by surprise in 2024. Populations reaching the economic threshold were common in northeast Nebraska. The last widespread outbreak in Nebraska was back in 2014. What made 2024 an ideal year for an outbreak?
Happy Retirement to the legendary Kelly Feehan! Congrats on your next chapter!
Western Bean Cutworm Recommendations
The first western bean cutworm moths (Figure 1) were captured in University of Nebraska-Lincoln black light traps at Clay Center on June 24, Mead on July 1, and at North Platte on July 3.
Welcome to Nebraska Extension in Colfax County!
Local Resources
2025 Colfax County Extension Board Meetings
The Colfax County Extension Board will be meeting on May 19th (7 pm) at the Colfax County Extension Office in Schuyler. The meeting agenda is included below:
January 26 * March 17 * May 19 (Canceled due to Weather) * June 10 * August 18 * November 17
Enrollment Resources for 4HOnline!
On-line enrollment is now open to enroll your 4-H'er for 2025! 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 2025: A simplified project list within 4HOnline for 4-H members to choose from.
Local Interest
Colfax County 4-H Newsletter
View the June/July 2025 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.
Nebraska Extension Publications
Extension publications available by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
School Enrichment Registration
Register for a School Enrichment Program by completing and submitting this web form.
