Is it a good idea to let your turf grow for an entire month without mowing? Nebraska Extension Turfgrass Specialist Roch Gaussoin says No Mow May might be a good idea to help pollinators, but it could spell trouble for your grass.

Grazing cattle on rented cornstalks can have benefits for both parties if done correctly. Dr. Halden Clark from the Great Plains Veterinary Education Center talks about his experiences with custom grazing on rented cornstalks.

Army cutworms specific to wheat and alfalfa have been spotted in Sioux and Lincoln Counties in Nebraska. Nebraska Extension Entomologist Julie Peterson talks about how to scout, and what to do if you find an infestation.

Checking livestock water levels can often account for a considerable proportion of time and labor costs. UNL Graduate Associate Thomas Aquino and Nebraska Extension Specialist Yijie Xiong discuss several tech options that ranchers can use to monitor livestock tanks depending upon price, connectivity, and service.

Spring rains set the foundation for forage and grass production for most of the growing season. Nebraska Extension Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator Eric Hunt talks about precipitation outlooks for Nebraska.

If you’re heading to the garden center for some potting mix, beware that not all mixes are created the same. University of Nebraska – Lincoln Horticulture Professor of Practice Stacy Adams says you’ll want to check the ingredients to make sure the soil meets the needs of your plants.

The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference will be held May 1st and 2nd in Sidney. The conference features an immersive experience of the downtown area and creates opportunities for networking and supporting entrepreneurs. Nebraska Extension Associate Educator Marilyn Schlake says the two-day conference is much more than speakers and meetings.

Everyone who has a home landscape knows you need to keep your plants well-watered. But how much water is enough and how much is too little? University of Nebraska – Lincoln Director of Landscape Services Jeff Culbertson gives us some tips on home irrigation.

Winter annuals weeds can negatively impact the growth and yield of corn, soybean, and other cash crops like winter wheat. Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist Amit Jhala talks about options for producers looking to keep the weeds down this spring.

A lack of moisture last fall has left many lawns brown this spring. University of Nebraska – Lincoln Turfgrass Research Manager Matt Sousek offers some good tips to green up your lawn.

Grazing cereal rye, winter triticale, and winter wheat in early April and May can be a good forage resource. Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist Mary Drewnoski says when managed correctly, growing calves can gain 3 to 4 pounds a day.

It’s springtime and that means the popular gardening program Backyard Farmer is back on the air. For over 70 years the Extension horticulture program has been answering viewer questions. Nebraska Extension Landscape Horticulture Specialist and Program host Kim Todd talks about what’s new for this growing season.

Part of every cattle operation is knowing when to keep or cull cows. Nebraska Extension Associate Educator Jesse Fulton talks about best practices that are beneficial to animal welfare and financial success.

Nebraska ag land values are up 5%, according to 2024 Farm Real Estate Survey. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jim Jansen say ag land values have risen for the third straight year.

Enterotoxemia is a bacterial infection that can come on suddenly and be fatal for newborn calves. Veterinarian and Nebraska Extension Beef Educator Lyndsay Waechter-Mead talks about the symptoms and how to treat calves.

As the weather warms up around the state, some pesky weeds will start germinating around your home. Extension Assistant Educator Scott Evans talks about what they are and what you can do about it.

Integrated Pest Management or IPM is the standard way to control weed, disease or insect pests in and around the home. Nebraska Extension Urban Entomologist Jody Green talks about what homeowners can do to prevent infestations before spraying with pesticides.

UNL is offering several STEM camps this summer to help students from grade 5 up to high school seniors learn about the science of food. Food Science and Technology Associate Professor Andreia Bianchini Heubner talks about what the students will be learning during the camps.

Nebraska Extension offers education and training for people who just can’t get enough of gardening and plants. The Master Gardener program has been at UNL since 1976, and Program Director and Extension Educator Terri James says it’s great opportunity for all those green thumbs out there.

Nebraska Extension is offering several workshops and seminars coming up in April. And the popular gardening program Backyard Farmer returns to the air for its 72nd season.

Getting your calves off to the right start can be quite challenging. Veterinarian and Nebraska Extension Beef Educator Lyndsay Waechter-Mead talks about that producers need to understand about weak calve syndrome.

A popular destination on UNL’s East Campus is the Backyard Farmer Garden. Nebraska Extension Educator Terri James says there’s always plants in bloom and it has a large selection of vegetables to check out and perhaps try in your own home garden.

Replacing females in the beef cow herd plays a pivotal role in a sustainable and profitable in cow-calf operations. Nebraska Extension Livestock Educator T.L. Meyer talks about making good decisions while looking at costs and potential returns.

Nebraska farmers could receive incentives for reducing their synthetic, commercial fertilizer use. LB1368 introduced by State Senator Theresa Ibach would help farmers choose more organic methods of fertilization, conserving land and water for future generations.