Agriculture

Lincoln, NE—Nebraska Extension and the Department of Entomology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are offering a “BugMasters” volunteer program training for adults interested in learning more about insects. BugMasters will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 12-13 at the Nebraska East Union on East Campus.

This two-day training camp will cover topics such as insect basics, pollinators, pests and how to teach insect programs. After the training, participants will be prepared to conduct outreach programs in collaboration with the university for various audiences as part of one or more teams: educating youth through outreach, protecting pollinators, Emerald Ash Borer education and bed bug mythbusters.

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The mountainous beauty at Provo, UT, inspired an agricultural trio from Nebraska in a unique test of their collegiate training.

Three students from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis ranked 16th of 57 college teams, which competed in the 2017 National Landscape Collegiate Plant Installation last Friday.

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BY DEAN RON ROSATI, PHD

Greetings from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, home of the NCTA Aggies and future leaders in American agriculture.

This week is National Agriculture Week and Nebraskans join the nation’s consumers in recognizing the 2017 theme, “Agriculture: Food for Life.”

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Over the past few weeks, farmers have taken to the fields to disc the land in preparation for planting season. On the other end of the spectrum, mama cows have been welcoming calves, also over the last few weeks, keeping farmers and their families busy.

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In 4-H, they believe in the power of America’s youth to succeed in life; however, only one in three kids says they have the skills they need to handle what life throws their way.

That’s why 4-H created “Raise your Hand.” A nationwide call to action for alumni to “raise your hands” to empower our nation’s youth with the skills to lead for a lifetime.

This spring, Nebraska 4-H is asking alumni to raise their hands. They believe that every child deserves the chance to succeed. If you’re a 4-H alumni or know someone who is, we’re asking for your help in spreading the word. Together, we can help 4-H provide the hands-on learning that empowers kids across America with the skills to handle what life throws at them.

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During the annual Sutton FFA Appreciation Night, Sunday, Feb. 19, Colt Pope, standing far left, auctions off a cake FFA member Logan Majors, right, shows off to potential buyers at the conclusion of the meal. All proceeds from the auction will go toward fixing the sidewalk in front of the Sutton Historical Society. Also pictured is Sam Nuss, center, and Maddie Nuss, behind the podium.

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