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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 52 seconds
    Winter Tree Inspection
    Now is a good time to inspect new or transplanted trees in your landscape. Nebraska Extension Educator Elizabeth Exstrom says be on the lookout for broken branches, crossing limbs and encourages pruning if needed to help your trees during the winter months.
    10 January 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 38 seconds
    Winter Calf Supplements
    Good cow nutrition going into the winter is essential for next year’s calf crop. Nebraska Extension Cow/Calf Systems and Stocker Management Specialist Karla Wilke says recent research has shown that properly supplementing the cow can increase profitability of the calf she's carrying.
    9 January 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 54 seconds
    Winter Watering
    Winter watering is essential in dry years to keep landscape plants alive and healthy through the winter. University of Nebraska – Lincoln Director of Landscape Services Jeff Culbertson says winter watering should occur on days when the temperature is at least 40-45 degrees and says it’s only necessary 1-2 times per month until spring.
    8 January 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 22 seconds
    What Did Higher Profit Cow-Calf Producers Do To Be More Profitable?
    Cow-calf operations that are successful focus on key issues like reducing operating costs and finding new ways to increase profits. Nebraska Extension Livestock Systems Educator Randy Saner talks about common traits among producers who are successful.
    7 January 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 26 seconds
    Preventing Sunscald
    During harsh winter conditions, younger trees need a bit more protection to help them get through the winter. A condition called sunscald or southwest disease, can crack and damage the thin bark of young trees. Nebraska Extension Associate Educator Scott Evans talks about preventing sunscald.
    6 January 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 48 seconds
    Changing Workplace Environments
    New technology is changing workplaces in every industry and agriculture is no different. According to a new study from the Harvard Business School, flexibility and incorporating new A.I. tools will be prominent features of new workplaces. Nebraska Extension Agricultural Economist Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel talks about how the workplace and workers are changing.
    3 January 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 8 seconds
    Cleaning Garden Tools Properly
    Sharp and clean garden tools work better and last longer. Nebraska Extension Educator Elizabeth Exstrom talks about giving your tools a good cleaning and sharpening when the garden season is over.
    2 January 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 40 seconds
    Sustainability in Agriculture
    Meeting the needs of the future while also protecting the environment and natural resource can be challenging in agriculture. Steve Evans, the Director of Research in Industrial Sustainability from the University of Cambridge offers some sustainability strategies farmers and farms can use in their operations.
    1 January 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 35 seconds
    Reviewing the 2024 Growing Season
    Keeping notes on your crops from past seasons is a great way to make successful decisions in the future. Nebraska Extension Water and Cropping Systems Educator Travis Prohaska talks about some of the challenges producers faced last season and encourages them to consider that before planting this spring.
    31 December 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 16 seconds
    Soybean Defoliation Estimating
    Defoliation is the most common type of insect injury observed by Nebraska soybean producers and can occur from emergence to harvest. Nebraska Extension Entomologist Wayne Ohnesorg says properly assessing leaf damage and applying pesticides at economic decision levels can boost your yields next growing season.
    30 December 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 40 seconds
    2025 Nebraska Turfgrass Conference
    Turfgrass professionals will want to mark their calendars for January 7th through the 9th for the 2025 Nebraska Turfgrass Conference in LaVista. Nebraska Extension Turfgrass Assistant Educator Amanda Folck says there will be plenty of great information on new research and turfgrass techniques for professionals.
    27 December 2024, 2:00 pm
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