This video demonstrates how to use your soil water data and tables of normal crop water use and precipitation for August and September to decide how to conduct the last few irrigations of the season. The goal is to use as much water in the soil profile as possible without lowering yield so the winter/spring precipitation can be stored in the soil rather than running off or deep percolating. This video completes the series by Nebraska Extension Educator Steve Melvin.

Advanced Irrigation Scheduling Techniques demonstrates additional options, including how to estimate inches of available water in the root zone, determine how much irrigation would be needed to refill to field capacity, and estimate how many days it will be until the crop needs water. Another advanced strategy is creating and maintaining a dryer zone at the 12- to 24-inch depth. The strategy can assure minimal deep percolation and create a place to store rain, but does not require any math. These charts and additional information are available in Irrigation Scheduling Strategies When Using Soil Water Data (EC3036), a Nebraska Extension publication.

This video demonstrates two common techniques: Irrigation Scheduling Using Management Zones and Irrigation Scheduling Using Percent of Plant Available Water, looking at how they work and advantages and disadvantages of each. This is the third of five videos by Nebraska Extension Educator Steve Melvin on how to use soil water data to schedule irrigations. For more information, see Irrigation Scheduling Strategies When Using Soil Water Data (EC3036), a Nebraska Extension publication.

The Backyard Farmer Panel answer gardening questions.

Nebraska Extension Plant Pathologist Tamra Jackson-Ziems and her husband Larry try their hand at growing giant pumpkins.

UNL Assistant Professor of Practice Becky Young and her husband Aaron Young renovated their backyard to include beehives and a two tiered raised bed garden.

(Entire show.) The 4-H Western Horse Show 3 includes Western Bareback Equitation, Western Pleasure Ponies. These classes showcase the horse’s movement and ability, as well as the exhibitor’s horsemanship. Stock horses are typically used, with western attire and tack. Lancaster County Super Fair has the largest 4-H horse county fair show in Nebraska, with 44 events spanning 6 days! The Lancaster County SuperFair is brought to you by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about #SuperFair at SuperFair.org In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. #4HGrowsHere

(Entire show.) 4-H youth ages 5–7 Show and Tell one static exhibit they have entered or a small animal. Clubs may show a group project or perform a short skit or song. Clover Kids earn rainbow participation ribbons. The Lancaster County SuperFair is brought to you by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about #SuperFair at SuperFair.org In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. #4HGrowsHere

(Entire show livestreamed.) These classes will involve miniature horses and Shetland ponies. Exhibitors display their showmanship and halter skills, as well as miniature horse jumping and pleasure driving with the horses pulling carts. Lancaster County Super Fair has the largest 4-H horse county fair show in Nebraska, with 44 events spanning 6 days! The Lancaster County SuperFair is brought to you by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about #SuperFair at SuperFair.org In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government. #4HGrowsHere

Nebraska BQA Director Rob Eirich and Extension Veterinarian Dr. Brian Vander Ley discusses BQA assessments and things feedyard owners and managers should know related to the BQA assessment process.

A video from experts at Purdue University about checking the trailer for safety. Part 4 of a 9 Part series on trailering horses.

A short video from experts at Purdue University directing you to written material available about truck and trailer safety. https://mdc.itap.purdue.edu/item.asp?Item_Number=PPP-114 . Part 7 of a 9 Part series on trailering horses.

Meet Patti on her Hamilton County farm. Nebraska Women in Agriculture conference is February 22-23, 2018 in Kearney. Registration opens January 1, 2018 http://wia.unl.edu/

Meet Linda on her Banner County farm. Nebraska Women in Agriculture conference is February 22-23, 2018 in Kearney. Registration opens January 1, 2018 http://wia.unl.edu/

Meet Anita on her Cherry County ranch. Nebraska Women in Agriculture conference is February 22-23, 2018 in Kearney. Registration opens January 1, 2018 http://wia.unl.edu/

Learn how to successfully create a Facebook contest, engage your customers and develop the right message for your contests. Jenny Nixon and Connie Hancock, Nebraska Extension Community Vitality Educators share tips on creating a Facebook contest.

Looking for a simple appetizer? Try this Mango Tango Black Bean Salsa recipe! Salsa recipes with fruit are always a hit because they provide the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Recipe is courtesy of the Canned Food Alliance. View full recipe and tips at: wp.me/p2LnjI-ek

Have you ever cut mango dices? There is a trick to it. Check out this video to learn a few simple tips to help you cut a mango into dices. Remember to always wash produce before cutting it. For more tips and recipes that help you make Healthier Decisions, visit makinghealthierdecisions.com/.

Dr. James Barnes Will Share Several Lessons Learned from the Mississippi State University Extension Service's Program called Mississippi Bricks to Clicks (www.msbrickstoclicks.com).

Power of Business is wrapping up our Cyber Security Awareness series with a Friday 15 devoted to helping you protect your customers! Having a presence online is the new business standard but your customers have been barraged with warnings about the dangers of doing business online. You, the business owner, have a responsibility to act responsibly to protect their information and assure them that doing business with you is a great option. Join Power of Business contributors Mary Peabody (UVM) and Steve Hadcock (Cornell) for an overview on steps to take to keep your customers' information safe.

As part of the Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium for high school students, I am presenting about beef nutrition and how to make videos using iMovie, so I created this video to show a fun and easy way to promote beef.