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Taking into consideration the developing situation around COVID-19, the Go NAP SACC training scheduled for March 14th has been postponed. Contact the Dawes County Extension office at 308-432-3373 if you have questions.
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Panhandle Perspectives: Did you know? The first domestic sugarbeet seeds were produced in Nebraska
March 26, 2020
At the turn of the 20th century, the sugarbeet was one of the few American crops with an almost complete dependence upon Europe as a source of seed each season. The vast majority of all seed used in sugar beet production originated in either Germany or France. It took two primary factors before Americans were convinced that a domestic seed industry was needed.
Combatting cabin fever: Extension builds out educational content
March 24, 2020
For many families across the state, cabin fever may be setting in, and Nebraska Extension is working to help alleviate pent-up energy with fun, educational content for all ages.