Nebraska Extension in Otoe County

Achievement Night in Otoe County

Achievement Night in Otoe County
Clover Kids In Otoe County

Clover kids leading the 4-H Pledge before the Poultry Show
Nit Kit Program – Head lice resources for who need them

The Nit Kit program’s primary goal is to elevate the overall well-being of Nebraskans by combating the spread of head lice and offering safe and effective management strategies for affected children and their families.

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Breaking barriers: Women thriving in agriculture at Herd That! Conference

The event focuses on providing women with the knowledge, tools and skills they need to succeed in this facet of the agricultural industry.

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Empowering voices: The impact of Extension on a Hispanic women group

RPN empowers a dynamic group of Hispanic women in Columbus through biweekly sessions encompassing a wide spectrum of topics, including social, cultural, health, leadership and life skills.

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Local Interest

Feeding Cows While Coping with Drought and High Input Costs

Alfredo DiCostanzo, Nebraska Extension Educator

If your garden is producing more fruits and vegetables than you can use, check out https://food.unl.edu/food-preservation for resources on preserving food safely at home. #UNLFoodSafety

Improve Tree and Shrub Health Though Fall Watering

This summer has been hot, hot, hot! Lincoln had 54, 90+ F days from May through August 31st. In unwatered portions of the landscape many are seeing cracked soil - a good indication conditions are dry.

Autumn Leaves into Compost

Turn Autumn Leaves in Compost
Soon leaves will begin to turn red, yellow or brown and fall from our trees. Plant waste from flower beds, vegetable gardens and container plants will also accumulate. Why not take advantage of these great organic materials, instead of sweeping them into bags and hauling them off to the landfill? You can easily turn them into nutrient-rich compost.

Home Food Preservation

Canning Salsa Safely

Salsas are a great addition to the home canners arsenal. Unfortunately, improperly canned salsas have been implicated in more than one outbreak of botulism poisoning. Those outbreaks have been tied to cooks making up their own recipes or unsafe changes in tested recipes. With over fifty lab tested recipes, from reputable sources to choose from, most canners should be able to find a recipe that fits their tastes. If not, consider eating fresh or freezing your salsa for up to one year.

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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.