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Welcome to University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Adams County!
 

Adams County Welcomes Kayte Tranel!

UNL Extension in Adams County welcomes a new educator, Kayte Tranel. Kayte completed an undergraduate degree in Nutrition, Exercise and Health Science, as well as a graduate degree in Nutrition and Health Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Kayte is a Registered Dietitian with a background in youth and family nutrition and physical activity programming. Her professional interests include health behavior theory, nutrition and physical activity education for youth and adults, and food safety. In her free time, Kayte enjoys running and spending time with her pets, Chance and Millie, both Schnauzers.

 

Quilts of Valor

The Nebraska National Guard would like to give a BIG THANK YOU for those who participated in the 2011 Nebraska 4-H Quilts of Valor Challenge.  The National Quilts of Valor Regional Director Sara Kenny took the 40 Quilts Of Valor quilts home, washed them, placed them in pillowcases and read the stories that 4-Hers wrote. She presented them to the Nebraska National Guard who is very thankful to receive them.  Lori Neumann from the National Guard says "Please Thank the 4-H group for all of their hard work! The Service Members will be so excited to receive one of these quilts. The notes from the kids are a nice touch!"

Below is a photo of National Guardsmen receiving the quilts.Remember, that in 2012 the Nebraska 4-H Quilts of Valor Challenge will continue. If your county has not already received some of the free fabric or would like to do additional quilts, please contact Julie in Adams County.  

 

2011 Quilts of Valor National Guard


 

 

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Adams County Family & Community Education Clubs

Adams County Family & Community Education (FCE) was founded as extension clubs in Adams County meeting in local homes in the 1920’s. Members meet to learn, do social activities, take on new interests and better our local community. We support the Adams County Spelling Contest, book distribution at the county fair, the 3rd grade Environmental poster contest, the 5th grade writing contest and two $500 scholarships to an Adams County graduating High School Senior. Adams County FCE donates generously to the community from profits earned from the FCE Food Booth at the County Fair. We welcome interested people to contact the Extension Office for further information.

 

 

 

2011 FCE Scholarship Winners

2011 FCE Scholarship Winners

Emily Streff & Shane Kleier

 

 

 

2011 Favorite NEbraska Town

 

2011 5th Grade FCE "My Favorite Nebraska Town" Essay

Left to Right:  Bryant Warrick (3rd Place), Kameron Kissinger (2nd Place), and Justice Propp (1st Place)

 

 

 2011 Environmental Winners

 

2011 3rd Grade FCE Environmental Poster Contest

Left to Right: Savannah Williams (3rd Place), Jacob Brouillette (2nd Place), Samantha Sass( Honorable Mention), and Cindi Vo (1st Place)

 

 

 

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UNL leads $25 million project targeting E. coli threat to food safetyE coli2

UNL will lead a $25 million project to reduce throughout the beef production chain the occurrence of E. coli strains that pose a major threat to public health. The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced the grant today and will be part of a 1 p.m. reception at Hardin Hall. Continue reading…

Results of Soybean Management On-Farm Research soybean research

On-farm replicated research on soybean management practices was conducted as part of the 2011 Soybean Management Field Days near Bancroft (northeast), Clay Center (south central), Cortland (southeast), and Elba (central). Soybean yield can be increased by integrating the genetic potential of soybean with sustainable agronomic practices and yield-increasing practices appropriate for current field and seasonal weather conditions. The 2011 Soybean Management Field Days included trials to test various practices for:
· Effect of Foliar Fungicides and Insecticides
· Nutrient management involving starter N, foliar nutrient management, growth promoters, and related high yield practices.
· Seed treatment affect on stand, disease control, and yield.

To learn the results of these practices under Nebraska field conditions, read the summaries found for Nutrient Management , Seed Treatment, and Foliar Fungicides and Insecticides.

Research shows benefits of irrigated corn offset energy costs Cassman

Research led by UNL's Ken Cassman and Patricio Grassini shows that irrigated corn grown in Nebraska is highly efficient in the use of energy, water and fertilizer. The data was published in this week's Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Continue reading…

 

2012 Extension Community Program Lessons Now AvailableCommunity

As a leader in your community, often you are asked to present a program to club meetings, civic groups or professional organizations. Finding information for such a program and then organizing it can be challenging and time consuming. Look no further!

Faculty from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension are providing you research-based, educational program resources free-of-charge. Information in each program is based on research from educational institutions around the world. The programs provided reflect the variety of topics which our clientele cite as issues within their communities. This years programs are: Making it Happen!: Building Positive Relations with Children and Social Networking Sites: What They Are and How to Navigate Them. For more Community Program Lessons available to you, go to: Programs for Communities.

 
Upcoming Events Upcoming Events
Adams County Animal Science Series
Jan 29, 2:00 PM , 
Adams County Office Building
Adams County 4-H Soup Supper
Jan 29, 5:00 PM , 
Adams County Fairgrounds
Adams County Extension Board
Feb 2, 7:00 PM , 
Adams County Office Building
Adams County 4-H Council Meeting
Feb 6, 7:00 PM , 
Adams County Extension Office
Creating Balance with Food and Fitness
Feb 7, 12:00 PM , 
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MJ logo Market Journal
Provides current grain/livestock market commentary and analysis; weather, climate, and soil moisture updates; practical advice from seasoned, working producers; and more.

BYF logo Backyard Farmer
View entire episodes or search for answers to your plant, yard, and insect problems. Watch Backyard Farmer live on NET1 April to mid September (Thursday, 7:00 pm CT). Backyard Farmer Extra airs every Saturday morning during the season at 8:30 am (CT).

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Audio and video interviews with University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension specialists and educators on topics ranging from crop and livestock production to health and nutrition to lawn and garden care, and more.

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A number of UNL-Extension video programs are archived and available for viewing. Topics include water management, crop and livestock production and rural entrepreneurship.