Nebraska Extension

02/19/2026

The West Central Seminar Series is back this Friday!

Jeff Golus from the Precision Application Technology Lab will discuss w**d management and application technologies. Join us in person in the classroom or online here at 9 a.m. ›› https://buff.ly/mhvmNKy 📲

02/19/2026

Dr. Charlson has 10+ years of experience teaching this course and re-takes the exam every year to stay up to date on all the most important information to teach. His expertise is this area is undeniable.

Pure Nebraska

02/19/2026

As Spring rolls into Nebraska, so does fire danger. You can stay informed about fire and weather risks by accessing these three resources from All Things Nebraska:
🔥Live Wildfire Smoke Density (Updated Daily): https://allthingsnebraska.unl.edu/cares_shortlinks/prq9olj7/
🔥Wildfire Locations (Updated Daily): https://allthingsnebraska.unl.edu/cares_shortlinks/qnrk0p7s/
⚡Active NOAA Weather Alerts (Updated Hourly): https://allthingsnebraska.unl.edu/cares_shortlinks/krusnvo0/

Home to more than 25,000 mappable data layers.

02/18/2026

Power outages can make everyday meals a challenge, especially during emergencies. ⚡🍽️

Lights Out Cooking: A 72-Hour Emergency Preparedness Cookbook from Nebraska Extension helps families plan ahead with simple, nutritious meals that don’t rely on electricity.

This resource includes:
✅ Guidance on storing and using food and water during outages
✅ Safe cooking options using grills, camp stoves, or no-heat meals
✅ 20+ easy recipes made with shelf-stable foods
✅ Food safety tips for what to keep and what to discard after power loss

Explore the resource at https://hubs.li/Q0434C2y0.

02/18/2026

This 8-hour in-person course is designed to help you prepare for the toughest parts of the FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Exam.

Ranchers, farmers, and all drone enthusiasts will have the opportunity to take the Nebraska Extension Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Prep Course on Wednesday, March 4, at the Cheyenne County Extension Office in Sidney. “Farmers and ranchers like to use drones for either crop flying of fungicides or he...

02/18/2026

Did you know Nebraska Extension is offering ServSafe Food Handler and Manager training courses across the state in 2026?
The half-day trainings are designed for food service employees who handle, prepare, or serve food and want to strengthen their understanding of safe food practices. ServSafe Food Handler helps food establishments reduce the risk of foodborne illness, improve day-to-day sanitation, and build customer confidence.
To learn more about ServSafe trainings and certifications, visit https://food.unl.edu/programs/food-safety-training/

02/17/2026

Learn. Apply. Ranch with confidence. 🐮

The 2026 Nebraska Ranch Practicum delivers hands-on education in forage, cattle production, wildlife management, and more—taught across three seasons for real-world impact.

Apply now at https://go.unl.edu/practicum26 📲

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02/17/2026

Do you have a written lease agreement for the 2026 grazing season? Ag Lease 101 offers easy‑to‑use pasture lease templates and information to help both landowners and tenants: https://aglease101.org/ 📄

02/16/2026

You can access the 2026 Crop Budgets by visiting https://cap.unl.edu/cropbudgets/ 🌱

Pure Nebraska

02/16/2026

✍️ NU students from the Panhandle - don't forget to apply!

The University of Nebraska – Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center is accepting scholarship submissions for 2026 with a deadline of April 1. To apply scan the QR code or visit https://ssp.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1LE6WLZ7KKFV7H8

02/16/2026

There's no limit to what youth can do when partnered with Nebraska Extension and 4-H!

Last week, representatives from Nebraska Extension, including Douglas-Sarpy 4-H youth attended the 2026 NACEB Legislative Day at the Capitol to visit with state senators about the positive impact Nebraska Extension is making in our communities. Through hands-on learning experiences, 4-H helps develop the leaders of tomorrow. 4-H’ers Mallory and Haley are pictured with Associate Dean and State 4-H Program Leader Kathleen Lodl at the Capitol.

👉 Get involved in 4-H and sign your child up for 4-H at https://douglas-sarpy.unl.edu/4-h-youth-development/join-4-h/

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02/16/2026

At Charter Day, IANR leaders reflected on the university’s “why” — and how our land-grant mission continues to guide our work.

From preparing resilient, evidence-driven graduates in CASNR to expanding Nebraska Extension's statewide outreach and advancing integrated, producer-focused research through the Agricultural Research Division, IANR remains grounded in serving the people and communities of our state.

This is the land-grant mission in action — strengthening Nebraska today and preparing leaders for tomorrow.

Read more » https://go.unl.edu/xqy3