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/

Nathan Mueller, Nebraska Extension cropping systems educator, explains how growers can prioritize cornfields for harvest and talks about storage considerations.

Steve Melvin, Nebraska Extension educator, outlines steps to check irrigation system efficiency.

Justin McMechan, Nebraska Extension cropping systems specialist, describes his research looking at plant survival after hail damage.

The Backyard Farmer season ends at Kimmel Orchard in Nebraska City

Mike Heldt of Heldt Produce talks about growing watermelons and when to know they are ripe.

7 Months of growing at the Backyard Farmer garden in three minutes

This livestreaming will start when the 4-H Western Horse Show 3 is in progress – likely showing Bareback Equitation, Western Pleasure Ponies and Western Pleasure Horses. Bareback requires a high level of horsemanship skills. The pleasure classes are judged on how the horse performs. Stock horses are typically used, with western attire and tack. 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 http://SuperFair.org In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government.

Sessions 1pm-1:45pm. Clover Kids are 4-H’ers ages 5–7. In this delightful event, members are invited to show and tell a static exhibit they have entered or a small animal. Clubs may show a group project or perform a short skit or song. 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 http://SuperFair.org In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government.

Session 2pm-2:39pm. Clover Kids are 4-H’ers ages 5–7. In this delightful event, members are invited to show and tell a static exhibit they have entered or a small animal. Clubs may show a group project or perform a short skit or song. 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 http://SuperFair.org In Lancaster County, the 4-H youth development program is a partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Lancaster County government.

Livestock Risk Protection Insurance for cattle can be a tool that can be used to protect a price for cattle in the future while participating in market price increases. This video discusses Livestock Risk Protection Insurance.

Pasture Rangeland Forage Insurance Rainfall Index is a risk management tool that can be used to insure for precipitation that impacts forage production

Matt Spangler discusses the use of EPDs in the selection of sires and how the information can be used.

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.