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Colfax County Upcoming Dates
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September 14th
Colfax County 4-H Council
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September 15 - September 17th
Husker Harvest Days
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November 10th
Colfax County 4-H Council
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November 16th
Colfax County Extension Board
Get to Know Your Colfax County Extension Team
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The BIG 3
Pollinator Protection During Pesticide Applications
Pollinator protection in modern crop production has become increasingly important due to global pollinator declines and the pollination services they provide. Growers and applicators should be encouraged to understand how pesticide decisions affect both managed and wild pollinator populations. Simple management adjustments such as avoiding active bloom times, reducing spray drift, following label requirements, and communicating with beekeepers can significantly reduce pollinator exposure while still supporting effective pest management in cropping systems.
Fall Armyworm Moth Numbers Increasing, Signaling Time to Scout Alfalfa and Pastures
Fall armyworm occurs in Nebraska every year, migrating from overwintering sites in south Texas and south Florida (Figure 1). These migratory moths usually start appearing in Nebraska around midsummer and can persist through mid-fall (October).
USDA Reports on County-Level Cash Rent Estimates in Nebraska for 2026
Survey findings from the USDA-National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS) report county-level cash rent estimates in Nebraska for the 2026 growing season (USDA-NASS 2026). These estimates provide average cash rents for non-irrigated and irrigated cropland and pasture on a per-acre basis.
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Is That Corn Crop Worth More as Silage or Grain?
Precipitation has been highly variable with excellent precipitation being received in the southeast and drought conditions becoming more severe moving west and north across the state. Drought conditions will significantly impact forage production.
Terminating a Verbal Farmland Lease in Nebraska
Some farm leases are not written but are verbal or "handshake" agreements. Because nothing is in writing, the parties may have different recollections of their agreement, making lease disputes more difficult to resolve. The most common legal issue associated with verbal farm leases is how a lease may legally be terminated.
Heat Stress in the Pasture
Heat stress is often talked about with feedlot cattle, but animals on pasture can be at risk too. All livestock can struggle when high temperatures, humidity, low wind, and warm nights stack together.
What Virtual Fencing System Makes Sense for You?
Virtual fencing systems can provide greater flexibility, reduce labor associated with interior fencing, and create new opportunities for grazing management. However, the systems differ in how they communicate with collars, the pasture scale they can accommodate, battery or solar power requirements, additional features, and pricing.
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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 September 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
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Nebraska Extension Engagement Zone 7 Newsletter
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