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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.
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).
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: Runoff and Erosion Mitigation, Part 2
For users of Enlist One® (manufacturer label) or Liberty® ULTRA (manufacturer label and supplemental label – expires March 19, 2027), implementing runoff and erosion mitigation practices based on their fields’ characteristics and cropping practices is necessary to comply with the label and the Endangered Species Act (ESA) requirements.
Endangered Species Act in Nebraska: Crop Protection Program Requirements, Part 1
As federal pesticide regulations continue to evolve, growers and applicators (both private and commercial) in Nebraska are facing changes that affect how, when and where certain products can be applied, along with additional documentation requirements.
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.
Private Pesticide Meeting Dates
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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.
Local Resources
Colfax County 4-H Newsletter
View the December 2025/January 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.
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.
