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Dawson County Highlights

2009 Dawson County Area Price & Rent Survey (PDF, 28KB, 2 pages)

The annual price and rent survey is one of the most requested bits of information in our office. In 2009, we had an excellent response to the survey and feel the results reflect what is happening in Dawson County. It is important to note that no two operations or rental agreements are exactly alike. Those rents on either end of the range probably have special circumstances. Production potential likely varies greatly on these rent extremes. Factors like water availability, depth to water and type of power may also affect rents. The trend in rents has leveled off from last year's large increase. Guesses ranged from 15 percent lower to 15 percent higher. Rents listed were on the average about $5 an acre higher this year.

Dawson County 4-H Highlights

2009-2010 School Enrichment Program

The Dawson County 4-H School Enrichment Program is ready to begin the 63rd year of serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. A wide variety of subject matter is available. Materials are based on research and produced by specialists at the University of Nebraska, National 4-H Office and various universities and organizations throughout the United States.

Registration Form and Project List (PDF, 274KB, 12 pages)

Please return early to reserve your spot as it is a first come, first serve basis. Resources include teacher guides, student manuals, videos, teaching kits and/or staff presentations. This program is sponsored by the Dawson County Extension Office.

 

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Extension Highlights

 

Preparing for ThanksgivingThanksgiving Turkey

Thanksgiving is a special time for giving thanks and focusing on family and friends. If you're hosting or thinking about hosting a Thanksgiving meal at your house, these Thanksgiving resources may be helpful.

Additional nutrition and food safety information can be found on the Food Safety Education for Consumers web site.
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Extension Help for Harvest Challenges

Corn Ear Rot, Grain Mold Diseases and Grain Drying. The cooler summer temperatures and late season precipitation are exacerbating harvest challenges this year. Diseases in the corn still standing in the fields such as corn ear rot cause even more problems in stored grain and should be handled differently at harvest to prevent further losses. The pathogens that cause these diseases can continue to grow in the bin and may have dramatic impacts on quality, including the possibility of mycotoxin accumulation. View the Market Journal report (*above) or these linked CropWatch stories for information.

The unusually wet fall conditions and slow maturing grains also require many producers to consider options for drying grain. View this Market Journal report for more information and see related news stories on the CropWatch Web site homepage.

*Watch 4 min. video by clicking the Play button. For a full-screen view, click on the 2nd button from right (left of volume control).
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New comprehensive Crop Watch site

Corn harvest is underway in Nebraska, along with talk of stalk rots and lodging, residue management, and the advantages and disadvantages of stover sales. Learn more about these and other topics in the newly expanded CropWatch Web site.

  • Watch an 8 min. Market Journal report about the site by clicking the Play button on the screen to the right. For a full-screen view, click on the 2nd button from right (left of volume control).

Along with timely crop production and pest management information, CropWatch now offers in-depth, searchable information and decision-aid tools organized by crop. Access information, research results, and recommendations for the production of corn, soybeans, wheat, forages, sorghum, sugar beets, dry beans, potatoes, organics, bioenergy and alternative crops, and related topics. Written by Extension specialists and educators from across the state, CropWatch is your one-stop resource for Nebraska crop production information.
 

  


H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu)

Human cases of influenza A (H1N1) - incorrectly referred to as swine flu -  have been identified in several states, including Nebraska, and in other countries.  This is a new influenza virus that has not been identified in people or swine before, and human-to-human transmission of the virus is ongoing. For science-based  facts you should know, go to:
 

 
Upcoming Events
4-H Council Policy Meeting
Nov 23, 4:00 PM, 
Dawson County Extension
Romeo & STAATS Scholarships Due
Dec 1, 8:00 AM, 
Dawson County Extension
Guardian/Conservator Training in Dawson Co
Jan 19, 6:00 PM, 
Dawson County Extension
Guardian/Conservator Training in Lincoln Co
Feb 9, 1:00 PM, 
UNL West Central District Center
Guardian/Conservator Training in Buffalo County
Feb 10, 2:00 PM, 
Buffalo County Extension Office

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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.