Forage Minute

ESTABLISHING PERENNIAL GRASSESby Jerry Volesky Are you considering establishing a new field of perennial forage grasses this spring or renovating an existing field?

Prairie Doc Perspective: The bones of the matter

by Deb Johnston, MD When I was in medical school, I learned that a shocking number of people would die or be admitted to a nursing home after a hip fracture.Even today, a hip fracture can be a devastating event for an older American. Up to 30% will die within the next year.

Forage Minute: High quality hay after calving

by Ben Beckman Good cow nutrition is crucial following calving to get cows rebred. Today, let’s look at the reason for using our top tier hay after calves hit the ground.Because cows experience a lot of stress after calving, they needs good feed.

United Women in Faith hold January meeting

by Lois Folk United Women in Faith met Wednesday afternoon, Jan.21 in the senior high room of the Methodist Church with six members present.President Sue Bonesteel opened the meeting. Concerns were given, thinking of yous were noted and a sympathy was recognized.

Registration open for 2026 Nebraska Ranch Practicum

Lincoln - Ranchers and cattle producers interested in learning about the lat est cutting-edge research in range livestock production from the University of Nebraska– Lincoln are encouraged to register for the 2026 Nebraska Ranch Practicum offered by Nebraska Extension.

Prairie Doc Perspective: Insomnia

by Kelly Evans Hullinger, MD, FACP Difficulty sleeping is an common concern we hear about in primary care. Many of us will have trouble sleeping on occasion, but when that is a persistent pattern causing distress or functional impairment, we call it insomnia.

Nebraska Beef Council Director call for candidates

Kearney - The Nebraska Beef Council is seeking candidates in 4 district s to serve on the Board o f Directors in 2027. The volunteer directors represent beef producers’ checkoff collections and invest ments on the st ate, national and international level.

Easy houseplants to brighten winter

by Elizabeth Exstrom, Nebraska Extension Educator Cold winter temperatures often leave us stuck indoors, dreaming of spring and longing to see something green.That’s where houseplants really shine. Houseplants do more than look nice.