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Nebraska Extension Almanac Radio

Nebraska Extension Almanac is the University of Nebraskas longest running series of radio interviews with University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension specialists and educators. Here you will find information and advice on a wide variety of topics and issues, including crop and livestock production, ag policy, health and nutrition, lawn and garden care, and more. Nebraska Ag Almanac is produced by the Electronic Media unit of NUs Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

  • 4 minutes 20 seconds
    Spring Rose Maintenance
    Now is the time to prepare your roses for another growing season. University of Nebraska - Lincoln Director of Landscape Services Jeff Culbertson offers some tips to get your roses off to a great start.
    24 May 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 38 seconds
    Weather Ready Farms
    Ever changing weather in Nebraska is a challenge that all farmers face. University of Nebraska - Lincoln Director of the Center for Resilience in Agricultural Working Landscapes Craig Allen says resiliency or bounce-back after severe weather hinges on several factors.
    23 May 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 41 seconds
    Optimal Management for Heifers in Feedlots
    Heifers that are not retained as replacement females for breeding often find their home in feedlots, with heifers comprising approximately 39% of total cattle on feed. Nebraska Extension Feedlot Specialist Jessica Sperber says managing feedlot heifers to ensure their health, well-being, and optimal growth is key for feedlot sector profitability.
    22 May 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 58 seconds
    Ideas for Estate and Transition Planning
    A transition plan for your farm operation is critical to the future success and good family relations. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf talks about gift leaseback, and how this strategy could be part of a good transition plan.
    21 May 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 47 seconds
    New Nebraska LEAD Program Director
    Nebraska LEAD Program Director Terry Hejny will be stepping down after 17 years of service. In his place Kurtis Harms, an experienced agricultural industry leader and communicator will be taking over the direction of the program beginning June 1st.
    20 May 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 31 seconds
    Keeping Rabbits Out of Your Home Landscape
    Rabbits are undoubtedly the cutest of backyard critters, but they can wreak havoc on your garden beds. Nebraska Extension Wildlife Specialist Dennis Ferraro offers a few tips to keep them away.
    17 May 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 55 seconds
    Horn Fly Management on Pastured Cattle
    Horn flies and stable flies will soon start to be a problem for livestock producers in Nebraska. Dave Boxler Nebraska Extension Educator talks about having a fly management plan for your pastured cattle.
    16 May 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 20 seconds
    Lone Star Tick and Red Meat Allergy
    Ticks can be active all year round, but May/June is regarded as high tick season in Nebraska. Jody Green Nebraska Extension Urban Entomologist says been on the lookout for one tick in particular this year called the Lone Star tick which can transmit a serious red meat allergy to humans if bitten.
    15 May 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 38 seconds
    Controlling Horn Flies on Pastured Cattle
    Nebraska’s spring weather conditions have made it more difficult to predict the emergence of horn flies. Nebraska Extension Educator Dave Boxler talks about several products that producers can use to control horn flies on pastured cattle.
    14 May 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 20 seconds
    New USDA Research Facility at UNL
    With the groundbreaking of a new USDA research facility at UNL, Nebraska agriculture is at the forefront of feeding the world. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen talks about how Nebraska farmers will benefit from this new facility.
    13 May 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 16 seconds
    Coccidiosis in Calves
    Coccidiosis is a common gut infection that typically affects calves less than 6 months old. Veterinarian and Nebraska Extension Beef Educator Lyndsay Waechter-Mead discusses how the disease is contracted by cattle and some of the symptoms it causes.
    10 May 2024, 2:00 pm
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