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Winter Ready Landscapes

Take action now to prevent damage to vulnerable plants before temperatures dip below 36°F. This means watering and mulching soils around plants and trees thoroughly, especially for new plantings. Don’t fertilize or prune trees this late in the growing season and don’t walk or work on lawns showing frost. To save tender plants from a cold demise, bring them inside or cover with staked bedsheets overnight until the morning.

Learn more about frost and weather-ready landscapes at https://hles.unl.edu/

Cold stress increases the cow’s energy needs, and without sufficient energy intake, this can lead to weight loss and decreased body condition. Learn more about managing cows through cold stress at https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2024/winterizing-your-cowherd-managing-cows-through-cold-stress/.

Do you have any thin cows? Ninety days before calving is the last opportunity to put condition on cows economically. Visit https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2022/cow-nutrition-considerations-calving-and-early-lactation/ for cow nutrition considerations during late gestation and early lactation.

When evaluating feed options, consider using the Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator, an Excel worksheet designed to compare the true feeding costs of various feeds on a protein and energy basis. Download the Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator and other decision support tools at https://cap.unl.edu/livestock/tools/.

Food Safety

Sharing Christmas Cookies

Holiday baking is a fun way to bring family and friends together, but don’t forget about food safety! 🍪🎄 Start with clean surfaces, wash your hands, and follow these simple tips to keep your baked goods safe for everyone to enjoy. Learn more: https://go.unl.edu/giving-food #UNLFoodSafety

Holiday Food Safety

Don’t let a foodborne illness ruin your festivities. Whether celebrating at home or away, check out these tips to keep your holiday season a healthy one! https://go.unl.edu/holiday-foods #UNLFoodSafety

Game Day Food Saftey

Getting ready to tackle a game day spread? 🏈 Make sure your favorite dishes are remembered for all the right reasons! 🥳 Follow these essential tips to keep food poisoning off the field. https://go.unl.edu/gamedayfood #UNLFoodSafety"

Preparing for Gameday

"Did you know over half of all foodborne illnesses come from unclean hands? 🦠 The best defense is washing your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds, both before and after handling food. This simple step is crucial when preparing food for others. 🧼🍽 Keep your team safe and score big on food safety this weekend! 🏈 Learn more here: https://go.unl.edu/gamedayfood #UNLFoodSafety"