Luke Beckman from Central Valley Ag discusses the weather impact on soybean farmers as well as the current crop progress numbers.

Nebraska Extension Public Policy Specialist Brad Lubben gives us an update on the Farm Bill. Brad also discusses why he thinks it didn’t get passed and what needs to be in the bill.

Crystal Powers and Jesse Starita from the Nebraska Water Center discuss what the Center does, and talk about a big upcoming event.

The Backyard Farmer Panel answer gardening questions for the final show of the 2018 season.

6 months of gardening in 3 minutes

The Backyard Farmer Panel answer gardening questions

Terry Klopfenstein, and Henry Hilscher, University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Russ Euken, Beef Specialist, and Dan Loy, Iowa State University

Renato Schmidt, Lallemand Animal Nutrition

How to setup a brooder for baby chickens in a classroom. In Lancaster County, Nebraska, nearly 4,000 third graders in 186 classrooms at 56 schools incubate, candle and watch eggs hatch as part of the 4-H Embryology School Enrichment program.

How to set up a Hova-Bator model 1588 circulated air incubator. In Lancaster County, Nebraska, nearly 4,000 third graders in 186 classrooms at 56 schools incubate, candle and watch eggs hatch as part of the 4-H Embryology School Enrichment program.

(Show will go longer than what is livestreamed.) The 4-H Western Horse Show 3 includes Bareback  Equitation, Western Pleasure Ponies, Western Pleasure Horses, Western Horsemanship and Extreme Versatility. Stock horses are typically used, with western attire and tack. Bareback Equitation, Western Pleasure and Western Horsemanship are classes that showcase the horse’s movement and ability, as well as the exhibitor’s horsemanship. Extreme versatility is a class for advanced riders to complete three sections of the event with the same horse. Lancaster County Super Fair has the largest 4-H horse county fair show in Nebraska, with 40 events spanning 7 days! The Super Fair is brought to you by Lancaster County Agricultural Society, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that promotes agriculture, youth and community. Learn more about Super Fair  at SuperFair.org In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government.

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.