Ag-Life
Nebraska Extension Educator and Husker Beef Lab go-to Nathan Haman (left) teaches a young Aurora fourth grader about the muscles in a cows stomach.
Extension ag day gives students hands-on exposure
Cheyenne Rowe
Aurora fourth graders spent quality time Oct. 8 at the fairgrounds, getting up close and personal with the agriculture industry.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The Nebraska Extension handed out field pocket guides to producers attending the plot tour held by the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association.
Nebraska Extension shares tips, tricks for producers
Jeni Obermier
Steve Melvin, Nebraska Extension Educator and irrigated cropping systems specialist, spoke to area farmers and the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association during a plot tour in September.
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Bryce Knorr gave seminar viewers an update on the grain market.
Who’s got grain? A look at the global supply picture
Jeni Obermier
“The big question is who’s got grain?” Bryce Knorr, senior market analyst for Farm Futures Magazine, began his Husker Harvest Days seminar by asking. “We’ve got it. Does the competition have it?
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Austin Gubbels (center) runs through a description of the cattle chute he is demonstrating while multiple cameras record the process.
Husker Harvest Days, Farm Progress shows unite virtually
Jeni Obermier
For one weekend a field in Wood River becomes a hive of activity as vendors, farmers, students and more gather to see the latest innovations in the agriculture industry.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Rathje family farm
Rathje family farm recognized for 118 years
Friday, September 18, 2020
Sen. Curt Friesen speaks with members of the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association during their 2020 Plot Tour. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt
Sen. Friesen speaks on legislative changes in ag world
Jeni Obermier
A crowd of farmers gathered last week to tour plots, hear about the market and learn about changes that might be coming to their field. Sharing those updates was Sen. Curt Friesen during the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association Plot Tour Aug. 31.
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Water your evergreen, shade trees now not later
Water your evergreen, shade trees now not later
Kelly Feehan - Nebraska Extension Educator
Most of our area is abnormally dry or in moderate drought. Trees are likely suffering from a lack of moisture. Deep watering in September and October will be important to avoid future problems.
Trees often have a delayed response to stress.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
HPC FFA members who volunteered to assist with the Orthamn research project include from left: Brianna Wilshusen, Tyler McNaught, Cameron Bohaboj, Emma Snoberger and Ryan McNaught. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt
High Plains’ FFA students get hands on research experience
Jeni Obermier
Members of the High Plains Community Schools’ FFA program were given the chance to get up close and personal with all the aspects of field research.
An opportunity came knocking at the door of ag teacher and FFA sponsor Tom Hofmann through the parents of one of his students.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
ANR
Extension webinar on land management, workshop Sept. 10
News Staff
An upcoming Nebraska Extension webinar will focus on land management issues for landlords and tenants to consider in the coming year.
Farmland Trends and Lease Considerations for 2021 will be held on Sept. 10, from 12-1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Kelly Feehan Platte County Extension Educator
A bit on aphids and sticky plants
News Staff
Aphids are a common pest of many plants in the vegetable and flower garden and on landscape plants. In most cases, they are more of a nuisance and control is often not needed for plant health.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
