Agriculture

Atlanta, GA—The Wellness in Tough Times Team, representing the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, participated in extension’s Impact Collaborative Summit.

The team received the top score for the north central region during the LaunchFest portion of the Summit, an opportunity for teams to pitch their projects and programs to a panel of Cooperative Extension leaders and external partners.

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Several 4-H events occur in past week throughout county

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Nancy Johner today announced that producers who suffered livestock losses due to a combination of extended cold and above-normal precipitation during the months of January, February and March may be eligible for assistance under the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). The deadline to submit a LIP Notice of Loss due to these weather circumstances is April 29, 2019.

“The Livestock Indemnity Program provides producers with a vital safety net to help them overcome the financial impact of extreme or abnormal weather,” said Johner. “Extended cold combined with above-normal precipitation during the months of January, February and early March created an adverse weather event that has had a significant impact on some livestock producers. We encourage them to reach out to our office by the April 29 notice of loss deadline.”

LINCOLN—On April 3, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln recognized 52 high school seniors from Nebraska FFA chapters who have committed to attend the university in the fall.

A signing ceremony was part of the 91st Nebraska FFA State Convention in Lincoln. FFA members, advisers, guests and several university leaders — including Chancellor Ronnie Green and Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Harlan Vice Chancellor Mike Boehmparticipated in the event at the Nebraska Coliseum.

“I want to congratulate you on what will be one of the best decisions you’ve made in your life,” Green told the future Huskers. “We’re here to help you be successful and get the best education you can get.”

Green was a state FFA officer and member in Virginia.

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Monday, Clay County Extension Educator Holli Alley taught students John Skalka and Emily Brhel how to design plans for an eight-acre city park using geography and GIS mapping.

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OMAHA–The Aksarben Foundation, along with Nebraska Farm Bureau and the Nebraska Association of Fair Managers, announces that applications for the Nebraska Pioneer Farm and Nebraska Heritage Farm Awards are being accepted now through May 5.

These awards recognize Nebraska farm families who have consecutively held ownership of land in the same family for at least 100 years (Pioneer) or 150 years (Heritage), respectively.

“We look forward to recognizing and awarding these Nebraska farm families each year. The dedication and perseverance demonstrated by these families is a testament to the strong Nebraska values that set our state apart and have been making Aksarben proud, for over 120 years,” Sandra Reding, Aksarben Foundation President, said.

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In 2014, I had the opportunity to present at the AgChat Foundation Conference held in Austin, TX.

Along with three other colleagues, we shared with the other 140 people in attendance on how Nebraska Extension is able to reach a large audience through collaboration and reaching beyond our own areas of expertise and programming.

At that time, through the use of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube, blogs and websites, we reached nearly three million people!

Clay County Weed Superintendent Bruce Rumsey recently attended the 72nd annual Nebraska Weed Control Conference at the Lied Lodge and Conference Center in Nebraska City, Feb. 11-13, where he earned a Superintendent Years of Service Certificate for 15 years.

Following the Education Committee and Board of Director’s meetings on Monday afternoon, the conference kicked off with The President’s Reception on Monday evening. The 2019 Officers for the NWCA are President, Rod Stolcpart, Rock County; Vice President, John Bebout, Otoe County; Executive Director, Rob Schultz, Hall/Howard Counties, and Secretary/Treasurer, Marty Craig, Dawson/Gosper Counties.