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Nebraska Cooperative Council Education Foundation Awards Scholarships The Nebraska Cooperative Council Education Foundation (NCCEF) has awarded 11 scholarships totaling $36,500 for the 2026/27 academic
Early Weaning Strategies for Challenging Forage Conditions
By T.L. Meyer Beef Systems Extension Educator Karla Wilke Cow-Calf Stocker Management Specialist When grass is limited, early weaning may be a viable option
Fischer, Bennet Introduce Resolution Supporting Mental Health in Ag
U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating May 29, 2026, as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day.
New World Screwworm Returns to North America: Implications for Nebraska Livestock Producers
The New World Screwworm (NWS), Cochliomyia hominivorax, is among the most destructive livestock pests ever encountered in the Western Hemisphere. Unlike most fly species
After Wildfire: Livestock Care, Documentation, and Recovery for Nebraska Cattle Operations
Recent wildfires in Nebraska have left many cattle operations facing urgent management decisions. Once humans are safe, producers should focus on three priorities: stabilizing
60-Year-Old Flood Control Dams Save Bayard During Severe June Storm
A severe rainstorm that dumped up to 8 inches of rain in small area of western Nebraska in early June put decades-old flood control
Trout in the Classroom Accepting Applications
Nebraska’s Trout in the Classroom program is accepting applications through August to join the program and earn a scholarship for the 2026-2027 school year.
Keep Summer Adventures Safe: Food Safety Tips for Cooking Out
By Ashley Fenning Nebraska Extension Summer is a time for making memories, whether you’re heading to the lake, planning a camping trip, taking a
Master Gardeners: Hot Weather and Your Plants
By Carolyn Applegate Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Volunteer In the heat of the summer, some annuals love the heat and full sun. When looking