Nebraska Extension in Dodge County

Early Childhood

Professional Development for Childcare Providers

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Horticulture, Landscape, and Environmental Systems

Nebraska Extension Master Gardeners Make a Difference

Master Gardeners are volunteers who combine their love of gardening with making a difference in their communities. Become a Master Gardener by contacting Ian at 402-727-2775.

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4-H Youth Development

4-H Online Enrollment

Dodge County 4-H online enrollment must be completed (includes $10 online payment) by June 15. We encourage you to enroll by May 1st so you do not miss out on important 4-H information.

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Livestock Systems

BeefWatch Podcast

The BeefWatch Podcast is an audio companion to the UNL BeefWatch newsletter.

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Rural Prosperity Nebraska

Rural Prosperity Nebraska receives $25M USDA Award

A $25 million cooperative agreement award from the U.S.D.A. for the creation of the Heartland Regional Foods Business Center.

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Local Interest

Emerald Ash Borer

Emerald Ash Borer—Where Is It In Nebraska and When Should Tree Owners Treat For It?
By Kathleen Cue
Nebraska Extension Horticulture Educator

The much-dreaded emerald ash borer (EAB) was identified in Douglas County in 2016. Since that time, EAB has been found in several other locations that holds implications for counties in the eastern part of Nebraska.

Infestations of this insect are known to kill ash trees in a relatively short time period—from 3 to 5 years in most cases. Once an ash tree is dead, the tree quickly becomes brittle and is a threat to nearby homes, vehicles, and yes, people.

Japanese Beetles

Japanese Beetles
By Kathleen Cue
Nebraska Extension Horticulture Educator

With over 300 ornamental and edible plants they like to feed on, Japanese beetles (JB) can quickly become an overwhelming insect in the landscape. Last year, one gardener brought in his peach so covered in Japanese beetles that it was hard to identify the fruit as a peach!

If you didn’t have Japanese beetles last year, then hurray, you may not get any this year or if you do get them, they will be in such low numbers that hand-picking will take care of the problem. But if you had JB last year, chances are very good you’ll have them this year, too.

LIVESTOCK QUALITY ASSURANCE INFORMATION

YQCA course login yqca.learngrow.io. 4-H youth will use your FAMILY 4HOnline login and password information to access the courses for the ACTIVE youth in your family. All 4-Hers need to use the 4-H tab and not the FFA tab even if they are members of both organizations.

All registration questions with YQCA should be directed to help@yqca.org. The YQCA site is user friendly and should make it easy for 4-H families to complete their Quality Assurance training for this year.

Weight Loss and Disease Risk Program

Nebraska Extension and Fremont Health are excited to partner and introduce a community-wide health program:

Reduction: Weight and Chronic Disease Risk

This program will focus on proper nutrition, health behaviors, and physical activity habits to reduce weight and minimize the effects of chronic disease. Reduction goes beyond education and creates a system of support for lifestyle changes that provide protective factors against the development of chronic diseases.

Key components of the program include:

Prevent T2 Program Registration

Nebraska Extension and Fremont Health are excited to partner and introduce a community-wide health program:

Prevent T2

This program will focus on proper nutrition, health behaviors, and physical activity habits to reduce the risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes. Prevent T2 goes beyond education and creates a system of support for lifestyle changes that provide protective factors against the development of chronic diseases.

Key components of the program include:

Pressure Cooking 101 Class Planned

"Pressure Cooking 101" featuring the Istant Pot! Tricks, tips and taste testing! Learn how a pressure cooker can make healthy eating simple and quick! Limited seating. Register at the Dodge County Extension Office.

Class Fee $15.00 - Phone - 402-727-2775

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Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources News

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Wheat shows good promise going into winter

November 29, 2023

The Panhandle of Nebraska experienced favorable planting conditions for its hard red winter wheat with good soil moisture.

Walbrecht opens 4-H livestock opportunities to youths with disabilities

November 15, 2023

“Youth getting agricultural experience and the skills that 4-H teaches them — there’s no limit on how valuable that is.” —Allison Walbrecht, sophomore animal science major and founder of the Unified Showing 4-H Club.

IANR, Extension, Landscaping and Nebraska Forest Service Leaders and Educators Honored with Nebraska Statewide Arboretum Awards

November 13, 2023

The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum honored 11 individuals and organizations with awards at its annual reception on November 3 at First Plymouth Congregational Church in Lincoln.