Local News & Interests
Columbus Day
The Nebraska Extension office in Richardson County will be CLOSED on Monday, October 13 in observance of Columbus Day.
2025 Fall Armyworm In Nebraska
There have been recent reports of fall armyworm damage, egg masses, and the emergence of a new generation in Gage and Lancaster counties in Nebraska. They are also experiencing this at the East Campus Research Center in Lincoln. In collaboration with the Nebraska Extension Entomology group, they have released an article on armyworm at turf.unl.edu website, and on Gro Big Red by Extension Educator Entomologist Jody Green, with more information on fall armyworm.
This is critical, especially with the increase in temperatures that can increase emergence in fall armyworm. If you see any fall armyworm at or near turfgrass areas, from egg masses to the adult form of fall armyworm, please report to your nearest Nebraska Extension office.
SE Nebraska Women in Agriculture Evening Seminar Series
Women involved in agriculture across southeast Nebraska are invited to take part in the upcoming Women in Agriculture Evening Seminar Series, a three-part program designed to celebrate, connect, and empower women in rural communities. The series will be held at The Wayside Event Center, 64480 718 Rd., Stella, NE, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. on the following dates:
· Thursday, November 13, 2025 – Leasing Ag Land Basics and Crop & Livestock Insurance
· Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – Digging into Financial Management and Tax Planning, featuring an introduction to the Agricultural Budget Calculator, a tool to help producers determine enterprise costs of production for marketing decisions
· Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Estate Planning: Getting Started and Managing Stress – Rural Resiliency
Each evening includes a light meal, networking opportunities, and sessions led by Extension educators and topic experts.
Registration is required at least one week prior to each session. The cost is $20 per night or $50 for the three-evening series. To register, visit the women in agriculture website.
This series is offered in partnership with the Nebraska Women in Agriculture program (wia.unl.edu) and inspired by Annie’s Project, a nationally recognized program that brings together experts, resources, and peer support to strengthen women’s roles in agriculture, business, family, and community.
Extension Office Closed November 11 for Veterans Day
The Richardson County Extension Office in the Courthouse will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
November Take and Make Project
Our Fall Take & Make Projects are open to all youth with no requirement to be a 4-H member. This project will be eligible for the 2026 4-H Fair, with entry class suggestions included.
Yarn Trees - Make trees with star toppers to decorate during the holidays! Cost is $15. Project will be ready to pick up at the extension office before thanksgiving (November 27th), or the project can be shipped for $8.
Register by November 7th by following this link: go.unl.edu/yarn_tree or by giving the office a call at 402-245-4324.
All Things Pumpkin
4-H Fall Baking Workshop
Join us Saturday, November 8th from 9am - 12pm for a morning of baking! All recipes will include the vegetable of the season, pumpkin. Open to all youth 8 - 18 years old, with no requirement to be enrolled in 4-H.
Cost for the class is $10. Register by October 31st by following this link: go.unl.edu/pumpkin_baking or by calling the office at 402-245-4324.
