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Managing Bloat and Prussic Acid when Grazing Fall Alfalfa, Sorghum
Every fall, there can be some situations where there can be the potential to graze alfalfa. In some cases, the alfalfa may not have been big enough to warrant haying, or maybe you have an alfalfa field that is adjacent to some cornstalks.
Farmer Testimonials: Nebraskans Share Real-World Results with Sentinel Ag
Nothing beats hearing how a practice works from farmers who’ve already put it to the test. To that end, we asked several Nebraska farmers who have tried Sentinel Ag in the Upper Big Blue and Little Blue NRDs to share their reasons for using this management platform, their experiences with it, and the advice they’d give to fellow growers looking to try it.
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.
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Mythbusters: Southern Rust Edition
This growing season was one for the record books in parts of Nebraska — and not in a good way when it comes to corn disease.
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.
Fall Alfalfa Fertility: Setting Up for Stand Success
As harvest wraps up, October is an excellent time to collect soil test samples and plan fertility for next year’s alfalfa production. Because alfalfa removes large amounts of nutrients each year, fertility decisions made now affect stand vigor, forage quality and stand persistence across multiple seasons.
Private Pesticide Meeting Dates
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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 Resources
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.
