Carpenter ant
Carpenter ants are one insect that is often misunderstood. They are an important part in the circle of life in decaying wood. Knowing a little more about these insects will help to understand why they are in a specific location and whether or not it might be possible to control them. Continue reading
If your turf is looking a little worse for wear, you aren’t alone. There is still hope for a lush green lawn yet this year. Just a few simple steps will help to get a lawn that will make the neighbors jealous. Continue reading
It is no secret that I am passionate about agriculture. I am a fourth generation agriculturalist, educated in various agricultural sciences, and I love the advancements that science and technology are bringing forward in agriculture and food production daily. I try to share my love of ag on all of my social media platforms. Recently, I […]
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Storm Damaged Trees- Photo by S. Cochran
The recent storms have reminded us about what severe weather can do. They have been a good reminder to have a severe weather plan in place, and that includes one for your trees. Take advantage of the break in the rain and storms to scout for potential issues in your landscape trees. Continue reading
A few frost tolerant plants in a container.
Mother’s Day has come and gone and you know what that means. No, it is not time to stop being nice to Mom, it’s time to start planting those tender vegetable crops in your garden. Knowing what, when, and how to plant can offer many rewards in the long run. Continue reading
Just a little bit about Nebraska Extension.
Often times when I tell people I work at the “Extension Office” they have no idea what it is we do. It is so hard to describe without giving a plethora of information. One of our signature programs people often most often associate with is the 4-H program. While this is a large and very successful component of Extension, it is only one of many programs.
Everyday, whether you know it or not, you have most likely been indirectly impacted by Extension programming. Extension essentially takes science and research-based information from the University Of Nebraska – Lincoln and delivers it into the hands of the public. We make UNL easily accessible to the public. For example, we provide services and resources to the agricultural community, but also sectors as diverse as nutrition, health care and technology. From border to border, Nebraska Extension is making an incredible impact on the success…
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Everyone wants the dream lawn they can walk on barefoot or push a lawnmower over with ease. To some, this may sound like a dream. Rough, bumpy, uneven lawns can be a pain to walk on or to push a mower over. The cause isn’t a disease or critter, but you might be surprised who the culprit is. Continue reading
The warm weather these past few weeks has gotten everyone ready to head outside and get their hands dirty. Just because it feels like spring, doesn’t mean we have to finish all of our spring to-dos now. Hold off on some tasks, we live in Nebraska after all. Continue reading
Ornamental pear tree with cracking and flaking bark.
Pear trees in our area have a problem. Cracking, plating, and flaking bark has been reported in many ornamental or flowering pears across the region. What caused this problems and what can you do about it? Continue reading
How a molehill is made. Photo courtesy extension.missouri.edu
We have all heard the saying, “Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill.” That can be difficult if we don’t even know what a molehill looks like. Knowing more about this pest can help you identify the damage and keep them from making molehills in your yard. Continue reading
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