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Watch Out for Fall Armyworms
Extension Educator Sarah Browning writes in her weekly blog, "Some insects only sporadically cause problems in lawns and landscapes. They are there, every year, but usually in such low numbers they can easily be overlooked. Fall armyworm is one such insect, but it appears they will not go unnoticed this year." Read more at Acreage Life - Nebraska.
GRO Big Red Virtual Learning
Nebraska Extension's GRO Big Red Virtual Learning next free webinar series focuses on Vegetable Gardening Beyond Basics. See schedule and register.
Lancaster County Super Fair 4-H/FFA Results
The Lancaster County Super Fair was July 29–Aug. 7 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. Over 530 4-H/FFA exhibitors showcased over 4,100 exhibits (including static exhibits, Clover Kids, animals and contest entries). See archived livestreams via YouTube playlist or list of links. See 4-H/FFA ribbon results on the 4-H website. Look for photos on Extension's Flickr collection.
Recipe of the Month — Animals in the Swamp
Cami Wells, Extension Educator in Hall County, says, "Enjoy these kid-friendly recipes: Animals in the Swamp and Pizza Bites." See recipe in the NEBLINE e-newsletter.
Naturally Occurring Elements in Groundwater — Uranium
Uranium is a radioactive element found in certain kinds of rocks and soils within Nebraska’s geology and throughout the U.S. When water, the universal solvent passes through uranium containing formations it can cause the uranium it comes in contact with to dissolve. Read Extension Associate Becky Schuerman's article on UNL Water website.
Monthly Heart of 4-H Award Winner
John Croghan is August Heart of 4-H Volunteer
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce John Croghan of Lincoln as winner of the August “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service. Read about the John's contributions to 4-H!
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Meet One of Your Local Extension Experts
Kayla Colgrove, Extension Educator
Expertise: Nutrition and Exercise
Kayla is an Extension Educator on The Food, Nutrition and Health Team serving Lancaster, Otoe, and Cass Counties. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer. Kayla delivers nutrition and physical activity programs for youth and adult audiences, maintains the food.unl.edu website, and manages the 4-H Healthy Habits grant in Nebraska.
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Dry edible bean harvest underway in the Panhandle
Returning to the Farm workshop set for Dec. 10, 11
Lincoln, Neb. —The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension will present Returning to the Farm, and workshop series for families who are in the transition process of bringing members back to the farm. It will begin with a two-day workshop for multi-generational families on Dec. 10 and 11 in Columbus.
Backyard Farmer to film season finale with live audience Sept. 1
Lincoln, Neb. —The Backyard Farmer panel will hold a Q&A session with a live audience Sept. 1 beginning at 5 p.m. in the Backyard Farmer Garden on the UNiversity of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus. The session will last for about 45 minutes before the filming of the Backyard Farmer season finale. Chairs will be available for the live audience.