Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County - NEBLINE - Nov./Dec. 2022

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Holiday Wellness Tips

During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to fall out of our normal routines and set our wellness and self-care aside. But in all reality, it is even more important to focus on your mental health and wellness during this busy time of year. Continue reading…

 

Holiday Food Safety Quiz

Thanksgiving-dinner-plate.pngBefore you host or attend your next holiday gathering, take this quiz to test your food safety knowledge to keep yourself and loved ones free from foodborne illness this holiday season.

1) Approximately how long should you allow for thawing a frozen turkey in the refrigerator? Continue reading…

 

Winter Protection for Trees and Shrubs

Photos (L-R) Pop-up Plant Protector, Shrub Jacket Protector. Photos provided by Gardeners Supply, gardeners.comMany homes have patios and decks complete with large pots containing shrubs or trees. These containers provide a feeling of permanence and beauty to the area. We see pictures in garden magazines — from more temperate parts of the county — of beautiful winter containers with boxwood, yew... Continue reading…

 

Nov/Dec Garden Guide

GardenGuide.jpgWinter is a good time to inspect trees and shrubs for bagworm capsules. Remove and destroy them to reduce next year’s pest population.

Bring out the bird feeders and stock them with bird seed for the birds. Remember to provide fresh water for them too.

Minimize traffic on a frozen lawn to reduce Continue reading…

 

What’s the Deal With Smelly Well Water?

(Photo by Becky Schuerman, Extension Educator in Lancaster County)Odors that are comparable to that of rotten eggs are not ideal in your home or coming from your drinking water faucet. Sulfate, which is a combination of sulfur and oxygen, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is found in some soil and rock formations where groundwater is stored. Continue reading…

 

Cover Crop Grazing Conference, Nov. 1

cover crops grazing adj1200px.jpgNebraska beef producers and corn growers — explore ways to enhance your operations. Nebraska Extension is presenting a 2022 Cover Crop Grazing Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m.–2:45 p.m. at the Eastern Nebraska Research Extension and Education Center near Mead... Continue reading…

 

Pantry Pests

Photos (Clockwise starting at left) Indian meal moth caterpillar, Indian meal moth adult and Red flour beetles. Photos provided by UNL EntomologyThere are a number of different insects that can infest homes and wreak some form of havoc, whether they bite you or your pets, damage your home or belongings or are simply a nuisance. A common category of household insects, called “pantry pests,” are insects that infest dried food... Continue reading…

 

Bedtime Blues for Young Children

AAP Recommended Sleep 1200 px.pngSleep is an important aspect of the health and well-being of young children (American Academy of Pediatricians, 2016). The American Association of Pediatricians (AAP) recommends children get enough sleep or they are at risk for a number of negative health outcomes including obesity... Continue reading…

 

State 4-H Archery Outdoor Results

(Left) Olympic Recurve Youth 3D  5th place and Target 3rd place winner; (Right) Basic Bow Youth Target 2nd place winner with Coach Rachel CarlsonThe 2022 Nebraska State 4-H Archery Outdoor Championships were held Sept. 17–18 at the Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island. Three Lancaster County 4-H’ers participated and placed!

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• Lilly Hanley — Bowhunter Freestyle (BHFS) Young Adult 2nd place
• Suzy Hanley — Olympic... Continue reading…

 

Additions to State 4-H Horse Expo Top Results

The following purple ribbon winners and top 10 winners should have been listed in the State 4-H Horse Expo Top Results printed in the October Nebline.
• Makenna Coe: Senior Ranch Riding (10th place, blue ribbon)
• Caraline Higgins: 3–5 Year Old Halter Mares (7th place), Senior Showmanship (4th... Continue reading…

 

Ag Society Annual Election & Meeting

The Lancaster County Agricultural Society (which acts as the Fair Board) will hold its Annual Meeting and Board election on Thursday, Dec. 15 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds, 4100 N. 84th St, Lincoln NE 68507, in the Lancaster Room on west side of fairgrounds. Continue reading…

 

Super Fair 2023 Dates

Save the dates! The 2023 Lancaster County Super Fair is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 3–Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. 4-H/FFA exhibits and events are planned for Thursday, Aug. 3–Sunday, Aug. 6. 4-H Horse Shows are planned for Wednesday, Aug. 2–Sunday, Aug. 6.

 
Originally published October 18, 2022 - Submit an Item