By Gary Stone Nebraska Extension Educator, Water and Cropping Systems The 2025 Yonts Water Conference was held on April 9 at the Panhandle Research,
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Spring Flowers in Range or Pastures Could be Noxious Weeds
By Aaron Berger Nebraska Extension Livestock Systems Educator Late April, May, and June are the months when we frequently see both native and non-native
Not All Hay Feeders are Created Equal
By Brock Ortner Nebraska Extension Livestock Educator While many are enjoying the upturn in the cattle cycle, there is no better time to practice
Master Gardener: Planting for the Regal Fritillary
By Laurie Zitterkopf Nebraska Extension Master Gardener April 16 – The Regal Fritillary is ranked as a Tier 1 at-risk butterfly in Nebraska. Tier
Master Gardener: Populating Prairie Pollinator Gardens
By Laurie Zitterkopf Nebraska Extension Master Gardener April 9 – Less weeds, more WOW. For healthy plant communities, try the four-tiered system from planting
Nebraska Extension Projects Look at Viability and Economics of Mint in Panhandle
Two recent projects at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff involved growing peppermint and spearmint, doing it well,
Building Strong Communities: a Focus for New Panhandle Extension Educator
Strong roots in rural western Nebraska gave Caitlin Roes, Rural Prosperity Nebraska Extension Educator for the Northern Panhandle, a deep appreciation for the community-focused
ARC-CO vs. PLC for Scotts Bluff County Irrigated Corn
By Nebraska Extension Jessica Groskopf, Brad Lubben, and Anastasia Meyer The deadline for election and enrollment in USDA Farm Bill commodity programs is April
On-Demand: Nebraska Soil Health School Visits Farmers in Their Own Backyard
By Nicole Heldt Research Project Coordinator Maharjan Soils Lab, UNL PREEC The Nebraska Soil Health School, coordinated by Dr. Bijesh Maharjan, associate professor and
Drought Prep Program for Cattle Producers Scheduled for April 15
By Nebraska Extension Ongoing drought conditions will require delayed turnout on pasture, reduced stocking rates, or alternative sources of feed for cattle this summer.