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UNL Extension in Saunders County
1071 County Road G
Ithaca, NE 68033
Phone: (402) 624-8030 or (800) 529-8030
Fax: (402) 624-8010
Email: saunders-county@unl.edu
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday

Saunders County 4-H Programs

Land Owners & Managers Update - DVD Order Form (*pdf, 1 page, 294 kb)

A digital workshop on land management, relations, and flexible cash leasing. This program is available through DVD purchase! The cost of the DVD is $10 each and includes the presentation plus shipping & handling.

Child Care Provider Training Opportunities

All Providers will receive 2 credit hours per training they attend. Registration is $5 per class. Training locations are at Dodge County Extension Office in Fremont and Union Bank Meeting Room in Wahoo. Send registration and payment to Dodge County Extension, 1206 W 23rd, Fremont, NE 68025. Topics are:

  • Every Child Counts: Building Community - Jan. 25th in Fremont and Feb. 29th in Wahoo, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Rock Solid with Literacy - Mar. 28th in Fremont and Apr. 18th in Wahoo, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  • I Am Moving, I Am Learning - May 16th in Fremont and Sept 26th in Wahoo, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Problem Solving with Children - Oct. 24th in Fremont and Nov. 14th in Wahoo, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Extension Highlights

Fourth Case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy in United States cow

On April 24, 2012 the USDA identified a Dairy Cow in California as the fourth case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) discovered in the United States. UNL Extension Meat Scientist, Dennis Burson, and Extension Veterinarian, David Smith, discuss the safeguards currently in place for preventing BSE positive animals from entering the food supply.   More…

On-Farm Research Yields Valuable Data for Producerscornstalks

Numbers show that Nebraska farmers are producing more crops on less land, but farmers are still trying to grow more.  UNL Extension Educators say that with the help of those producers they can gather data to do just that.  Gary Zoubek, UNL Extension Educator in York County, says on-farm research done with producers can be the answer other producers are looking for.   More on this topic from  KOLN-KGIN 10/11 Nebraska Central News...

Lean Finely Textured Beef

Lean finely textured beef, has been in the spotlight recently after a former USDA scientist said the product shouldn’t be used.  Dennis Burson, a UNL Extension meat safety specialist, discusses the process used to create this product, steps taken to avoid pathogen contamination, and how this product is used in ground beef in the video below.  For additional information, UNL Extension would recommend USDA Blog by Dr. Elisabeth Hagen, USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety; a summary “Expert: Facts, education needed about lean, finely textured beef” by Dr. Russell Cross, Texas A&M University meat science expert; and the USDA Fact Sheet on Lean Finely Textured Beef.

On-Farm Researchcornfield

Corn growers can take an active role in a new on-farm research project sponsored by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in partnership with the Nebraska Corn Growers Association. The goal of the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network (NOFRN) is to implement a statewide on-farm research program addressing critical farmer questions. Three corn production research topics will be targeted in 2012: irrigation - water application management; nitrogen management; and corn population study. Growers wanting to learn more about the Nebraska On-Farm Research Network and how to participate should contact Glewen at 402-624-8030 or kglewen1@unl.edu or Gary Zoubek at 402-362-5508 or gzoubek1@unl.edu. For information on past on-farm research results and information about the 2012 initiative, visit the CropWatch: Farm Research website .
Upcoming Events Upcoming Events
4-H Tagging & Tattooing - Fairgrounds
May 22, 5:00 PM , 
Saunders County Fairgrounds
Memorial Day - Office Closed
May 28, All Day , 
Agricultural Research & Development Center, near Mead
4-H ATV Training
May 29, All Day , 
TBA
4-H Tagging & Tattooing - Valparaiso
May 31, 5:00 PM , 
TBA
4-H Horse ID Deadline
Jun 1, All Day , 
Agricultural Research & Development Center, near Mead

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Extension Webcasts

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).

Ag Almanac logo Ag Almanac
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.

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