Nebraska Extension in Otoe County

Local Interest

Nebraska Women in Agriculture program's book club

The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program's book club offers a quarterly selection relevant to women in agriculture. We host a virtual discussion or presentation each quarter to further connect readers to each title. 

The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program has announced “The Turnaround: A Rancher’s Story,” by David Pratt, as the choice for its first book club of 2024, which will conclude with a virtual discussion at 1 p.m. Central time on March 21.

“The Turnaround” is the story of a ranch family struggling to make their ranching operation financially sustainable. The family is introduced to Ranching for Profit’s principles by a neighbor and begin a journey towards a more stable future.

Read more

Returning to the Farm 2024

Returning to the Farm 2024
Read more

Farm Service Agency Offers Disaster Assistance

Resources for Producers: In the briefing, Nebraska Department of Agriculture shared a January 17, 2024, Farm Service Agency press release focused on disaster assistance for Nebraska producers impacted by the recenter winter storm. Producers are encouraged to contact their FSA county office to learn about available programs and apply for assistance. 

 

Read more

Cold Weather Tips for Beef Producers

https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2024/staying-safe-cold-weather-and-how-recognize-treat-and-prevent-hypothermia-frostbite

Read more

What happens to your farm and ranch if you become disabled?

Estate and transition planning often focuses on what happens to the farm or ranch at the death of a key person. However, a good estate and transition plan should also include contingencies for disability. Planning for a disability is not an easy task because the severity and duration of the disability are unknown. Here are some key items to have in place to protect you and your operation from disability:

Read more

“So You’ve Inherited a Farm … Now What?” Workshops underway

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability will present a series of workshop in central and eastern Nebraska for those planning and involved in farmland succession who want to learn more about the best strategies for managing and owning this asset and how it may impact the transition plan.

“So You’ve Inherited a Farm … Now What?” will cover Nebraska land industry topics for farms and ranches. Those include evaluating current trends in land values and cash rents, strategies for successful land transitions, lease provisions, legal considerations and managing communication and expectations among family members. Creating and adjusting estate plans will also be covered.

Read more

Local Resources

Local Events

Follow Us on Facebook



Nebraska Extension in Otoe County

Local Events

Search Local & National Extension Resources

Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources News

Latest from ianrnews.unl.edu

Recap: Haskell Ag Lab Family Field Day

Recap: Haskell Ag Lab Family Field Day

August 16, 2024

Lincoln, Neb. —

Read more

Extension program connects Nebraskans with fresh produce

Extension program connects Nebraskans with fresh produce

August 14, 2024
The Growing Together Nebraska project is establishing community gardens in communities statewide. In 2023, the program delivered fresh produce to nearly 20,000 Nebraskans through 51 food pantries and emergency food distribution sites in 13 counties.

Read more

Necessary Steps to take for Owners of Private Drinking Water Wells Impacted by Flooding

Necessary Steps to take for Owners of Private Drinking Water Wells Impacted by Flooding

August 2, 2024
Floodwater from the recent heavy rains, runoff, and even snowmelt may potentially carry multiple pollutants with it.

Read more

Summer camp brings cattle, history, and STEM to campers

Summer camp brings cattle, history, and STEM to campers

August 2, 2024
A metal fence separated a few boys from a bunch of cattle as they looked at each other. Nodding their heads, the boys agreed it would be nice to take one of the cattle back home with them. The boys were part of the Summer Youth Empowerment Camp, which brought more than 30 children to visit the UNL Panhandle Feedlot and the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff on July 24.

Read more