Authors: Lindsay Overmyer, Justin McMechan, Cody Creech, Stephen Wegulo, Gary Hein This video explains the plant "green bridge" that supports migration of the wheat curl mite from growing plants to the next wheat crop and includes interviews with Cody Creech, Nebraska Extension dryland cropping specialist at the Panhandle REC, and Stephen Wegulo, Nebraska Extension plant pathologist for wheat. A related interactive animation, at http://passel.unl.edu/custom/wheat-mite-visualization/, demonstrates mite movement from field to field and the resulting virus impact.

The Backyard Farmer panelists answer gardening questions

Mark Canney of Lincoln Parks and Rec and Jill Smith of Union Bank Young Professionals talk about replanting containers and the value of public horticulture.

Nebraska Extension Landscape Horticulture Specialist Kim Todd and Mark Canney from Lincoln Parks and Rec discuss the renewal of a park landscape in Lincoln, Nebraska

This week on Market Journal… Market Analysis – Luke Beckman, Central Valley Ag ProEdge grain sales manager, talks about Thursday’s downward movement in the soybean market. Luke also talks about developing a marketing plan for corn. U.S. & Mexico Trade – A trade delegation from Mexico visited Nebraska this week to tour industry sites and highlight the value of trade. Gov. Pete Ricketts explains Mexico’s importance to Nebraska’s corn sector. U.S. Corn Exports – Tom Sleight, U.S. Grains Council president and CEO, describes the current state of trade relations with Mexican corn buyers. Tom also talks about emerging markets for U.S. grain and biotechnology issues with China. Beef Exports to China – Josh Maples, Mississippi State Extension livestock economist, analyzes the potential for U.S. beef exports to China. Josh also gives an overview of the market and discusses potential hurdles. Weather Outlook – Al Dutcher, Nebraska Extension agricultural climatologist, gives his forecast for the coming week.

A trade delegation from Mexico visited Nebraska this week to tour industry sites and highlight the value of trade. Gov. Pete Ricketts explains Mexico’s importance to Nebraska’s corn sector.

The Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator is an Excel based spreadsheet tool that compares feeds to one another on a dry matter basis to evaluate which feeds are most economical.

Over 3,500 Lancaster County fifth graders from 50 schools attended the 23rd annual Earth Wellness Festival on March 21 & 22 in Lincoln, Nebraska. At the festival, students rotated among 25-minute sessions, learning about the interdependency of land, water, air and living resources. The festival is organized by nine local agencies: * Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County * Lower Platte South Natural Resources District * City of Lincoln * Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department * Lincoln Public Schools * Southeast Community College-Lincoln * University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Natural Resources * Keep Lincoln-Lancaster County Beautiful For more information about Earth Wellness Festival, go to http://lancaster.unl.edu/ewf

Over 3,500 Lancaster County fifth graders from 50 schools attended the 23rd annual Earth Wellness Festival on March 21 & 22 in Lincoln, Nebraska. At the festival, students rotated among 25-minute sessions, learning about the interdependency of land, water, air and living resources. The festival is organized by nine local agencies: * Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County * Lower Platte South Natural Resources District * City of Lincoln * Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department * Lincoln Public Schools * Southeast Community College-Lincoln * University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Natural Resources * Keep Lincoln-Lancaster County Beautiful For more information about Earth Wellness Festival, go to http://lancaster.unl.edu/ewf

Cover Crops and Early Maturing Corn and Soybean Hybrids/Varieties - Roger Elmore, Nebraska Extension Cropping

Dr. Jerry Volesky discusses methods for grazing annual forages in Nebraska.

In Nebraska, the 4-H youth development program is part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. In 2016, Lancaster County 4-H engaged 33,099 youth through clubs, school enrichment and after-school programs. In 2016, Lancaster County 4-H engaged 33,099 youth through clubs, school enrichment and after-school programs. Nearly 1,345 adults volunteered.

It is important to clean up bodily fluids safely to avoid spreading illnesses, especially in a child care setting. The “Barf Bucket” Body Fluid Cleanup kit training includes information on how to use the bucket appropriately, and how to train your staff to utilize it.

English Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQXAN2HGpS4&index=44&list=PLh0k4GzppsqG0iA3QYYZzO2u1KiwLq3mO Según la CDC aproximadamente 48 millones de personas en los Estados Unidos, o una de cada seis personas, experimentan una enfermedad transmitida por alimentos cada año. Como resultado, el Departamento de Agricultura, Inocuidad Alimentaria y Servicios de Inspección de los Estados Unidos ha establecido normas para la reducción del riesgo de enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos causadas por bacterias u otros agentes relacionados con carne bovina.

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/.

Nebraska grows more than corn. A unique hydroponic greenhouse system produces herbs with the help of a nutrient-rich tank of goldfish. More on Grow With the Flow Aquaponics http://www.gwtfaquaponics.com/ More on Buy Fresh Buy Local: http://food.unl.edu/buy-fresh-buy-local-nebraska

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.