There are naturally occurring elements and minerals within Nebraska geology, and with that, it is not uncommon to find them in Nebraska’s groundwater. Calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, fluoride, arsenic and uranium are among the elements found in Nebraska. Continue reading…
March is National Nutrition Month® and this year’s theme is “Personalize Your Plate.” There is no one-size-fits-all approach to health and nutrition. We all have different bodies, backgrounds, health goals and taste preferences. Continue reading…
Looking for a quick, budget-friendly weeknight dinner? Add this Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe to your meal plan. Serve with a side of brown rice for a more balanced meal.
EGG ROLL IN A BOWL
(Makes 4 servings)
1 pound lean ground beef
6 cups shredded cabbage* or coleslaw mix
4 cloves garlic Continue reading…
ECHALION, CREME BRULEE
This echalion, a cross between a shallot and an onion, is the first to win the AAS Winner designation. Growing this from seed is fun and unexpectedly easy. Creme Brulee is easy to peel and the single-centered bulbs have a bright coppery pink outer skin... Continue reading…
For many home gardeners, it's fun to get a head start on the upcoming garden season by starting seedlings indoors, with the goal of producing short, stocky and dark green transplants. The containers and soil must be free of disease organisms. Continue reading…
March is a good time to start transplants indoors of tomatoes, peppers and eggplant. Some annuals, such as verbenas, snapdragons and petunias, take 70–90 days to bloom. They should be started indoors in early spring.
How are your houseplants doing? Check all five growing factors... Continue reading…
Winter is here, fall breeding is completed, spring calving cows are in their third trimester and the next big event on the farm (with exception of the winter chores everybody loves) is spring calving. Continue reading…
Chemigators have two options to be certified in 2021 including online self-study or in-person trainings. Check when your chemigation applicator certification expires to make sure you need to take the training again, since you get 4 years on your applicator license for chemigation. Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension’s annual on-farm research results update meetings will be offered in-person and online in 2021. Nebraska farmers conducted over 100 on-farm research studies in 2020. Learn from these farmers and network with other innovative producers. Continue reading…
As we eagerly anticipate spring and the outdoor planting season, some of our indoor plants have become home to insects and their relatives. These plant pests often come into the home on newly purchased plants or on plants that have spent the summer outdoors. Continue reading…
Saturday, March 20, 8:30–11:30 a.m. Presented via Zoom (a Zoom link will be emailed prior to the event).
For more information or questions, contact Cara Small at cara.small@esu6.org or 402-761-3341. Register at http://www.esu6.org by March 12. Continue reading…
The Learning Child Team is currently offering a variety of free or low-cost VIRTUAL trainings for childcare providers. To learn more about the trainings and to sign up, go to http://go.unl.edu/onlinepd.
Lancaster County 4-H Council, comprised of adult and youth volunteers, is responsible for determining long- and short-term goals and policy for Lancaster County 4-H. Council also raises funds to help support 4-H programs, activities and scholarships. Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H is proud to announce Whitney Lehn of Lincoln as winner of the March “Heart of 4-H Award” in recognition of outstanding volunteer service.
She has gone above and beyond her duties as FFA advisor of Raymond Central to help with 4-H/FFA events and activities. Continue reading…
Upcoming dates:
• Day 14 candling: Feb. 23, 1 p.m.
• Hatch date: March 1–2
• Eggs set in incubator: April TBA
The Pick-A-Pig 4-H club is for anyone who wants to learn about pork production and show a pig at the Lancaster County Super Fair. The club is open to all city and rural youth ages 8–18. The club reorganizes in late winter with a strict deadline to join by March 15. Continue reading…
The 4-H Spring Rabbit Show will be held Saturday, March 20, 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds – Exhibit Hall. Open to all youth ages 8–18. This is a great opportunity for youth to talk to other 4-H’ers about where to purchase a good rabbit for a 4-H project! Continue reading…
Lancaster County 4-H has compiled a list of 4-H resources and activities youth, families and volunteers may use at home. Go to https://lancaster.unl.edu/4Hathome. You do not need to be enrolled in 4-H to use these resources. Recent Nebraska 4-H resources:
• Winter 4-H Fun Pack.
• COVID-19 Jeopardy. Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension will be offering four private pesticide applicator trainings by Zoom in March and April. Each one will have a different agricultural area of focus. The areas to be focused on are corn, soybean, pasture and wheat/alfalfa. Anyone is welcome to attend these trainings. Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County upcoming events are listed in our online event calendar. View by week, month, year or upcoming.
More details at: https://events.unl.edu/lancasterThe monthly NEBLINE newsletter is published in this e-newsletter format as well as PDF format. A print version is available free to residents in U.S. postal codes: 683xx, 684xx, 685xx, 68003, 68017, 68065.
More details at: https://lancaster.unl.edu/neblineUpcoming 4-H events and deadlines are published in the "4-H - Lancaster County" weekly e-newsletter. All enrolled 4-H families who provide their email address in 4HOnline automatically receive this e-newsletter. Anyone can view it at https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/4h-lancaster.