Plan Ahead: Colfax County Extension Office will be CLOSED on October 13th.
Get to Know Your Colfax County Extension Team
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The BIG 3
Paula Moraes joins Neb Extension
Dr. Silvana Paula-Moraes earned her Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and previously served as an Associate Professor at the University of Florida. She is a row crop entomologist with extensive experience in research, teaching, and Extension with focus on applied insect ecology, IPM, and insect resistance management (IRM), particularly involving lepidopteran pests. As an Associate professor in Nebraska, her responsibilities are directly related to pests associated with corn to support sustainable pest management strategies in corn production.
Minimize Losses in Disease-Stressed Corn
Unusual growing conditions and increased disease pressure in 2025 could have longer lasting and unexpected impacts for harvest and other activities. This list is intended to raise awareness about potential related complications that may occur in your fields and how you can monitor, prepare and minimize losses during and approaching harvest.
School Enrichment returns to Colfax County in 2025!
Nebraska 4-H school enrichment programs are learning experiences delivered to youth in cooperation with public or private school during school hours in support of school curriculum. These programs, delivered by 4-H staff, trained volunteers, or teachers, are built to enhance the subject matter being studied in the classroom and provide non-formal, hands-on education to complement formal education.
Headlines
Fall Armyworm Damage & Recovery
Fall armyworms have been hitting pastures and alfalfa fields this fall, leaving producers wondering if their forage will recover. Let’s look into that today.
Nitrogen for Corn: N Credits — How Much?
When deciding how much nitrogen (N) should be applied for a corn crop, growers utilize a variety of resources: their own experience, advice from retailers and crop advisors, and university extension recommendations. These decisions often rely on quantitative data: soil test values, last year’s yield level, irrigation water tests, rates and timing of manure application, and fertilizer and crop prices.
Navigating Farm Succession Without a Family Heir: Selling Assets During Life
In my work with agricultural families, I’m seeing a growing and difficult reality: many farms and ranches today don’t have a successor within the family. While this absence can simplify parts of estate planning, it often creates deeper, more emotional challenges, especially when legacy and identity are tied to the land.
2025 Corn Yield Forecasts: Cooler Weather at Season’s End Increased Forecasted Yields for Region
This is the last article in a series that summarizes the simulated crop stages and yield forecasts across the Corn Belt. To evaluate, in “real-time,” the impact of this season’s weather on corn yield and its spatial variability across the Corn Belt, simulations of 2025 real-time crop stage were performed for 43 locations across the U.S. Corn Belt using the UNL Hybrid-Maize crop model; the data can be seen in Table 1.
Private Pesticide Meeting Dates
Welcome to Nebraska Extension in Colfax County!
Local Resources
2025 Colfax County Extension Board Meetings
The Colfax County Extension Board will be meeting on November 17th (6:30 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
Nebraska Youth Crop Scouting Competition Making a Difference - Colfax County Earns Second Place
Nebraska Extension strives to recruit the next generation of agronomy professionals by annually conducting the Nebraska Youth Crop Scouting Competition.
Colfax County Earns Second Place
Colfax County 4-H Newsletter
View the September 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.
