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News release from Nebraska Extension in the Panhandle: Rural stress

Rural Stress

Stress has become a fact of life for farm families. A number of factors are behind this: low commodity prices; shifting international trade outlook; and damage and obstacles created by storms, floods, and other natural disasters. There’s added stress this summer in Scotts Bluff and Goshen counties from the loss of irrigation water to more than 100,000 acres of crops due to the collapse of the Fort Laramie Canal tunnel. But there are resources to help farm families address problems caused by stress.

Susan Harris-Broomfield, Nebraska Extension Educator, Rural Health, Wellness, & Safety

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PANHANDLE PERSPECTIVES: Study sheds light on how pinto beans help reduce cholesterol

A recent study into how pinto beans help lower cholesterol was a collaborative effort among several departments at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln that spanned the state from west to east.

Results of the study are reported in the June issue of the Journal of Nutrition (JN), a publication of the American Society for Nutrition. JN has drawn attention to the journal article by featuring it in a news release distributed universally on the World Wide Web.

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PANHANDLE PERSPECTIVES: Podcasts provide ag producers opportunities to learn on the go

By Aaron Berger
Nebraska Beef Extension Educator

For agricultural producers committed to lifelong learning, podcasts are a good way to expand their knowledge base while using time effectively.

Most people involved in production ag spend a significant amount of time behind the wheel of a vehicle or piece of equipment. This “drive time” can be an opportunity to listen to podcasts on their smartphones.

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Tips for Reacting to Storm-Damaged Landscapes

David Lott, Horticulture Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in North Platte

Storms inflict significant damage to gardens and landscapes across Nebraska each year. Initial reactions to storm damage can be overwhelming when trying to decide what steps to take to start the recovery process. Here are some simple tips to help find a place to start in the recovery process to reduce further damage to the landscape and anyone who is helping in the process.

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Specialty crop growers and beekeepers have tool to avoid chemical drift

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture and Nebraska Extension are encouraging produce vendors, nurseries, beekeepers, organic growers and other businesses that could be affected by chemical drift to avoid inadvertent drift by registering their specialty crops and beehives on-line with DriftWatch/Beecheck website.

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PANHANDLE PERSPECTIVES: Project asks – can farmers produce rubber from dandelions?

Crops growing in the numerous small plots at the University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center this summer will include the usual assortment of dry beans, corn, sugar beets, peas and various alternative crops. In their midst, one small plot has rows of plants that look like the dandelions in local yards.

In fact, they are dandelions of a different type. Their roots produce rubber, and this test plot is part of a multi-state collaborative project to see if rubber and biofuels can be grown and processed in the United States from dandelions. The project is titled Biofuel and Rubber Research and their Agricultural Linkages (BARRAL).

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‘Legacy of Leadership: Faces of Nebraska Women in Agriculture’ photo exhibition opening, lecture set for North Platte

‘Legacy of Leadership: Faces of Nebraska Women in Agriculture’ photo exhibition opening, lecture set for North Platte

October 18, 2024
A photography exhibition celebrating 40 years of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Nebraska Women in Agriculture program will be on display through Nov. 20 in North Platte at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center, 402 W. State Farm Road.

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Multiple Awards for Nebraska at National Junior Horticulture Association Convention

Multiple Awards for Nebraska at National Junior Horticulture Association Convention

October 18, 2024

Nebraska youth excelled at the 90th National Junior Horticulture Association (NJHA) Convention in Lincoln, earning top honors across several contests, including a 4th-place team finish in the horticulture identification contest and a 3rd-place win for the Nebraska state display.

The NJHA Convention offers youth various ways to showcase their knowledge and passion for horticulture. The event featured competitive opportunities such as identification contests, floral arranging, speeches, demonstrations, photography exhibits, state displays, and more.

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UNL Nebraska Extension Awarded $1.99 Million NSF Grant for Indigenous Youth Food Sovereignty Project

UNL Nebraska Extension Awarded $1.99 Million NSF Grant for Indigenous Youth Food Sovereignty Project

October 14, 2024

Lincoln, Neb. — Bradley Barker, Nebraska Extension specialist in 4-H and youth development, along with a team of co-investigators, has been awarded a nearly $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

The funding supports a project titled “Integrating Environmental Data Systems and Traditional Ecological Knowledge: A Framework for (Re)connecting Indigenous Youth to Traditional Foods and Modern Growing Practices.” The project, which began Sept. 1, 2024, will span three years. 

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Adam Leise appointed as new director of Nebraska On-Farm Research Network

Adam Leise appointed as new director of Nebraska On-Farm Research Network

October 8, 2024

Lincoln, Neb. — Adam Leise has been selected as the new director of the On-Farm Research Network. Leise, a recent graduate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, brings both academic expertise and personal experience to the role, having grown up on a farm and ranch in Hartington.

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