Southeast Nebraska livestock producers and small acreage owners can improve their knowledge and enhance their operations by attending the 2024 Southeast Nebraska Pasture & Acreage Expo. Scheduled for Friday, August 23rd, the conference will take place at the Lancaster County Extension office in Lincoln. The conference kicks off with registration, refreshments and a trade show […] Continue reading → 
Agriculture in southeast Nebraska is changing rapidly, creating new opportunities for both traditional and alternative farming. There is a great potential for those willing to take risks and invest time in small-scale ventures like vegetables and flower farming. These alternative enterprises can thrive with careful planning and dedication. Nebraska Extension in Nemaha County is excited […] Continue reading → 
Written by John Nelson and Ritika Lamichhane As of July 19, southern rust has been confirmed in several counties in Nebraska, including the eastern and central part of the state. This year, the disease development occurred earlier than usual and has spread further north than it typically does. You can track the disease distribution at […] Continue reading → 
Written by Matheus Ribeiro, John Nelson, and Ritika Lamichhane Pillbugs (Armadillidium vulgare) In most cases, pillbugs (known as roly polys or snowbugs) are beneficial arthropods that are very adept at recycling nutrients. However, when present in large populations, they can shift their status from being beneficial arthropods to becoming significant pests, causing substantial injury and […] Continue reading → 
Written by Ritika Lamichhane and John Nelson UNL Plant Pathologist Dr. Tamra Jackson-Ziems and her team recently confirmed tar spot in Richardson County, just north of Falls City. The disease infestation is in very low levels, but it is important to begin scouting your corn fields. The Corn ipmPIPE helps track the appearance of tar […] Continue reading → 