Frying a turkey is one of the best ways to enjoy the bird on Thanksgiving, but do it wrong and it could spell disaster. Nebraska Extension Educator Cindy Brison talks about what it takes to safely fry a turkey.

Dry conditions across much of the state have caused stress on landscape trees and shrubs. Nebraska Extension Educator John Fech talks about winter landscape care and watering.

Some say the best part of Thanksgiving is the leftovers. Turkey sandwiches, casseroles and other delightful dishes are part of the tradition of the holiday. Nebraska Extension Food, Nutrition and Health Educator Nancy Urbanec offers storage tips to help you make the most out of the big meal.

Diesel engine performance and costs represent crucial factors for agricultural producers. University of Nebraska - Lincoln Associate Professor of Ag Economics Cory Walters talks about diesel engine efficiency and new EPA emission standards.

Buffet style dining can be a great option for thanksgiving, allowing family and friends to get just the right amount of food. Nebraska Extension Food, Nutrition and Health Educator Nancy Urbanec talks about ensure the safety of your buffet with these essential food safety tips and best practices.

NASA has kick started an effort with Nebraska Extension to help the Midwest address climate-related concerns such as drought, extreme wind events and floods. Robert Swap, NASA Associate Mission Planning Director for Earth Sciences says this program will take an in-depth look at the relation between the earth’s surface and lower levels of the atmosphere for a better understanding of plant growth in relationship to the climate.

Turkey is synonymous with Thanksgiving, and there are several things you’ll need to consider before pulling it from the oven. Nebraska Extension Educator Cindy Brison gives us some tips to make a great roasted turkey for your family.

Getting ready for the next big step in life is part of going to college and moving into a career. The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at UNL helps student forge their own path. Program Director Tom Field says students have numerous opportunities, from participating in the program to make their own business.

If you’re having friends and family over for Thanksgiving, there are some basic food safety tips you need to keep in mind. Nebraska Extension Educator Cindy Brison gives us some timely food safety suggestions when preparing the holiday meal.

Do you have leftover lawn and garden pesticides you plan to use next year? Nebraska Extension Educator John Fech talks about safe winter pesticide storage to keep products effective for next season.

Strip grazing can increases carrying capacity, allowing more grazing head days on the same acres. Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist Mary Drewnoski says strip grazing might take a little extra effort, but the extra grazing capacity can make it worthwhile.

Nebraska Extension will present a series of workshops across the state for farm and ranch landowners, landlords, and tenants who want to learn more about current trends in farm or ranch real estate, and best practices for managing or leasing land. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Shannon Sand said the workshops will help answer common questions about cash rent for landowners and tenants.

Strip grazing cover crops can be an effective way to increase your cattle performance and harvest efficiency. Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist Mary Drewnoski talks about getting the most out of your fall and winter grazing.

One of the sure signs of fall is the changing colors of our trees. Justin Evertson, the Green Infrastructure Coordinator at the Nebraska Forest Service talks about trees you can plant around your home landscape that offer fantastic fall color.

The latest insurance options and risk management information for livestock producers will be covered during a series of workshops across the state. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Shannon Sand says attendees will learn about several key issues to help them reduce and manage risk when it comes to the volatile livestock market.

Bringing your plants indoors for the winter might mean you’ll have a few unwelcome guests coming in as well. Nebraska Extension Entomologist Kait Chapman talks about keeping common insect pests off your houseplants.

Irrigation season has ended here in Nebraska and it’s time to evaluate your center pivot system to make sure it is ready for winter. Nebraska Extension Educator Steve Melvin talks about the checklist for winterizing your center pivot.

Ornamental groundcovers are a great way to reduce landscape maintenance while adding color and textural patterns to areas in the landscape. Bob Hendrickson, the Horticulture Program Coordinator with the Nebraska Forest Service says they are also a good tool for dealing with those difficult landscape sites where maintenance is a challenge or it’s hard to get grass and other plants to grow.

A new soybean pest has been confirmed in Nebraska. Nebraska Extension Educator Wayne Ohnesorg says there are no known management methods for this insect and the next step will be to conduct growing season surveys of soybean fields to determine the prevalence.

Landscape trees need some tender loving care during the fall in order to stay healthy throughout the winter months. Justin Evertson from the Nebraska Forest Service says the drought has have adverse effects to our trees and talks about what homeowners can do to help them stay healthy.

Nebraska Extension Educator T.L. Meyer says now is a good time to score your cow’s body condition. She says that information will help you get them prepared for the upcoming winter and deal with their nutritional needs before cold weather sets in.

When it comes to ag market prices and conditions, it’s almost impossible to predict how they will affect most farm operations because of the many factors involved. Nebraska Extension Ag Policy Specialist Brad Lubben discusses keys for producers to pay attention to that can give them clues to what to expect from farm safety-net programs.

Federal farm safety-net programs provide farmers support when prices fluctuate or harvest yields are down. Nebraska Extension Ag Policy Specialist Brad Lubben discusses the current situation with those programs and how current market prices impact that support.

Pickling is a great way to preserve your home grown produce and save money. Nebraska Extension Educator Cindy Brison talks about how to safely pickle just about anything from your garden.