Nebraska Extension Scotts Bluff County

American Rescue Eyes Next-Gen Ag

With an eye to the future of agriculture and technology, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking federal relief dollars to fund two projects that could work in tandem to grow innovation and feed economic growth statewide.

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Rural Prosperity Nebraska offers $50,000 in grants to boost communities

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New Research to Aid Farmers' Sleep

Nebraska researchers are collecting data to determine the need for and value of educational interventions that help improve sleep quantity and quality among agricultural workers.

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Local Crops Paving the Way for Greener Roads

Husker researchers are studying the efficacy of using corn and soybean oil to recycle asphalt.

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Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarship Program 2017

The Nebraska 4-H Foundation supports 4-H in many ways, there are several statewide Nebraska 4-H Foundation scholarships including:

Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply Scholarships - $1,000 each awarded to two individuals residing in Scottsbluff and Morrill Counties 4-H Legacy Scholarships - $1,000 each awarded to three individuals

To view information and requirements and to download applications, please go to the following link at: http://ne4hfoundation.org/recognition/.
All applications must be received by March 3, 2017.

Grain Marketing Workshop set for Jan. 3 in Scottsbluff

A free grain-marketing workshop scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff will help grain producers minimize losses during this time of low commodity prices.

The workshop runs from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Nebraska Extension Educators will present location and commodity specific marketing information. Topics include developing a written marketing plan, and understanding basis and carrying charges.

PANHANDLE PERSPECTIVES: Cultivating cultural competence in children

If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships-the ability of all people, of all kinds, to live together, in the same world at peace. – Franklin D. Roosevelt

The first step to cultivate human relationships starts at home. Children tend to exhibit the behaviors and attitudes that they observe at home.

Fontanelle Hybrids Scholarships for 4-H/FFA Students

For the third year, Fontanelle Hybrids is excited to offer Nebraska's best and brightest high school seniors the chance to win $1000. Fifteen $1000 prizes will be awarded for a total of $15,000. These agricultural scholarships are an opportunity for them to go beyond the fields and give back to the communities they call home.

Current high school seniors who are a least 16 years old and are legal resident of Nebraska are eligible to participate in the "Western Knowledge. Execeptional Communities. 2017 Fontanelle Hybrids Essay Contest". They must have a parent or legal guardian's permission to enter and be active members of 4-H, FFA or other organization that promotes agricultural education as part of its mission statement.

Free Landscape Workshops in Scottsbluff

Free workshops from the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum address some landscape management challenges faced by homeowners and professionals.
Afternoon sessions from 1-4 p.m. are aimed at professionals, public land managers and grant recipients. They will emphasize resource conservation, biodiversity, native plants, pollinator health, stormwater management, water conservation and community vitality. Workshop leader Justin Evertson said communities will learn about grant funding and other resources to improve and better manage local landscapes.

Scotts Bluff County 4-H Achievement Celebration

An Award Winning Achievement Celebration is planned for
November 6, 2016!!

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Panhandle Perspectives: Suggestions for planning for rising fertilizer prices and bull markets

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Rising fertilizer and input prices are the hot topic of conversation in rural coffee shops across the corn belt.

Dec. 15 Extension workshop to cover crop inputs, cost of production

November 22, 2021

Lincoln, Neb. —Nebraska Extension will present a live workshop covering 2022 inputs and cost of production for crop producers on Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center, 4502 Avenue I, Scottsbluff.

Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo offers 2022 growing season information

November 22, 2021

The 2021 Nebraska Soybean Day and Machinery Expo on Thursday, Dec. 16 will assist soybean producers in planning for next year's growing season.

Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program Training is Open for 2022

November 17, 2021

Lincoln, Neb. —Interested in learning more about gardening and landscape practices? Are you a plant enthusiast? Do you have a passion for giving back to the community by sharing science-based horticulture information? Nebraska Extension is announcing applications are available for beginning training as a volunteer in the Extension Master Gardener program. 2022 training classes will be offering virtual training.

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Nebraska 4-H Foundation Scholarship Program 2017

Grain Marketing Workshop set for Jan. 3 in Scottsbluff

PANHANDLE PERSPECTIVES: Cultivating cultural competence in children

Fontanelle Hybrids Scholarships for 4-H/FFA Students

Free Landscape Workshops in Scottsbluff

Scotts Bluff County 4-H Achievement Celebration

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