Kyle Phillips part of LEAD international seminar

Kurtis Harms, Director of the Nebraska LEAD Program Fellows in Nebraska LEAD Program Class 43 recently returned from a two-week International Study/Travel Seminar that took them to Morocco, Portugal and Spain, offering an in-depth look at global agriculture, food systems, water management and...

Mobile Food Pantry here March 4

Food Bank for the Heartland will host a free Mobile Pantry in Mullen, Nebraska, on Wednesday, March 4 from 3:30 p.m. until supplies last at the Hooker County Fairgrounds.The one-day distribution will provide shelf-stable products, assorted fresh produce and bread.

Webinar on low cattle pregnancy rates

Lincoln - Low pregnancy rates in young cows can significantly impact herd replacement costs and longterm profitability for cow-calf producers. To address this challenge, Nebraska Extension will host a webinar, Considerations of Causes of Low Pregnancy Rates in Young Cows, on Tuesday, March 10.

Protecting pines and planning windbreaks

by Elizabeth Exstrom, Nebraska Extension Educator In Nebraska landscapes, trees provide far more than aesthetic value. They offer shade, wildlife habitat, wind protection, and even help manage snow. However, trees also face challenges from pests, disease, and harsh environmental conditions.

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.