Nebraska Extension in Wayne County

2019 Pesticide Safety Education Program Schedule

Training information for chemigation and private, commercial, noncommercial pesticide applicators is available at pested.unl.edu
For Diacamba training, please visit http://www.nda.nebraska.gov/pesticide/dicamba.html

Dates and Locations in Northeast Nebraska
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Flood Resources

The following link provides current resources related to flooding.

Flood Resources
UNL at Forefront of Innovation in Irrigation, Conservation

Deploying the latest technology and strategies, the University has helped Nebraska farmers save more than 326 billion gallons of water and more than $50 million in fuel costs since 2005.

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Protecting Crops in a Warmer World

Higher temperatures caused by climate change aren’t just increasing the number of daytime scorchers. Nights are getting warmer as well, stressing plants and decreasing yields of vital crops worldwide.

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Local Interest

News From Wayne County

February is Nebraska 4-H Month

February 28, 2019

In Nebraska, 4-H reaches 1 in 3 age eligible youth from 93 counties with the support of over 12000 volunteers. Nebraska 4-H strives to enable all youth to develop strong personal mindsets and the social skills necessary for successful futures. 4-H reaches youth through club, camp, afterschool, school enrichment and special interest groups.

2019 Tractor Safety Training

Tractor Safety Classes

The most common cause of agricultural-related death in Nebraska is overturned tractors and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Employing anyone uncertified under age 16 is a liability risk for farmers if those children operate such equipment.

Nebraska 4-H & FFA License Plate

Take your support of “Making the Best Better” and “Learning to Do” wherever you go with the new license plates showcasing Nebraska 4-H and Nebraska FFA!