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Sheridan County Buyer Gift and sale checks can be picked up at the office on Friday September 8th.  That Gift needs to be taken to the buyer and a picture taken with the buyer and the youth.  Please email the picture to sheridan-county@unl.edu. 

Achiefvement Banquest on October 29th at the extension office.  You will be able to pick up your awards, premium money and State Fair Projects.  

Black grass bugs are likely to blame. Black grass bugs are native to western Nebraska and feed primarily on introduced wheatgrasses, although they can feed on other grasses and broadleaf plants. Crested wheatgrass is exceptionally susceptible, especially monocultures that provide the opportunity for substantial population growth.

Why Grazing Before Pastures are Ready Can Have Lasting Impacts and How to Limit the Damage

Jack Arterburn, Nebraska Extension Educator, Beef Systems

 

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If you are looking to selling food items as a way to add income to your family.  There is a great Website full of information that will help you navigate the rules.  Https//foodsystems.unl.edu/cottage-food-law

We see an increase in familes wanting to suppliment their income by selling baked goods and home made Jams and jellies.  

Private Pesticide Applicator Training by Zoom:

 

Once again, a group of Water & Integrated Cropping Systems educators have organized a set of private pesticide applicator trainings by Zoom. These meetings were advertised this past Friday in CropWatch. Anyone is welcome to attend these trainings. The team anticipates interest across the state.

 

Here are the dates, times, and registration links:

Nebraskans Can Treat their Drinking Waer for Free!!!

If you drinking water has high concentrations of nitrate, the Nebeaska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is offering an opportunity for you to treat fit for free with the Reverse Osmosis System rebate program.  

Applications opens: January 1st, 2023

Applications Close: June 23, 2024

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Grass and grazing webinar series scheduled in October and November

October 2, 2023
The Nebraska Extension will host a six-session webinar series entitled “Knowing, Growing and Grazing Grass” a webinar series on October 23, 26, 30, November 2, 6, and 9.

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Unveiling of Historic Knorr-Holden Plot Signboard

September 25, 2023
Started in 1912, the Knorr-Holden Plot near Scottsbluff is perhaps the world’s oldest irrigated continuous corn research plot. It was recently commemorated with a sign to mark its significance to both Nebraska history and agricultural research history in Nebraska.

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Nebraska Equine Extension to host a second “Race Nebraska” Seminar

September 22, 2023
The passing of the Racetrack Gaming Act through a Nebraska 2020 ballot referendum has caused an expansion in horse racing. A series of educational seminars by Nebraska Extension’s equine program have been developed to help those interested in becoming more involved in the industry.

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Poll: Rural Nebraskans are increasingly pessimistic about present, future

September 18, 2023

Twenty-seven percent of respondents to the 2023 Nebraska Rural Poll indicated they are worse off than they were five years ago, up from 21% last year and 11% in 2021.

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