Nebraska Extension in Dodge County

09/18/2026

Big Emotions | Behavior Stories
📖 Storybooks can be more than entertainment!
Use stories to help children learn new skills, understand expectations, practice social skills, reinforce routines, and prepare for new experiences.

🎧 Listen here for more: go.unl.edu/stories

09/16/2026

The Cornstalk Grazing Toolbox is your guide to grazing corn residue efficiently and profitably, with research-based recommendations for stocking, supplementation, residue quality, and managing agreements between cattle and crop producers.

Explore the toolbox at https://beef.unl.edu/producer-resources/beef-producer-toolbox/feed-forage-range-management-tools/corn-stalk-grazing/

09/15/2026

Fit & Healthy Kids | Early Childhood Continuing Education Hours
Join us online for monthly webinars designed for Early Childhood Professionals.

📅 Webinars are offered once a month, October–March
💻 Attend live or watch the recording within one week
📝 Registration is now open! > go.unl.edu/fhkonehour

09/09/2026

The Nebraska Grazing Exchange is a free online platform that helps connect livestock producers with landowners offering forage.

Search available sites across Nebraska by location, forage type, or grazing season for cattle, sheep, goats, or mixed herds: https://nebraskagrazingexchange.com/

09/04/2026

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Dodge County 4-H Blast

09/02/2026

Drought, frost, and other stress conditions can increase nitrate and prussic acid levels in many summer annual forages.

Stop by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln building at Husker Harvest Days to visit with our livestock team about managing risk and pick up nitrate and prussic acid testing kits.

08/28/2026

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Dodge County 4-H Blast

08/28/2026

Fit & Healthy Kids Webinar Series starts in October!
Take a peek at the full schedule here: go.unl.edu/fhkonehour
Stay tuned - Registration opens soon!

08/20/2026

Join us for the Southeast NE Alfalfa & Wheat Expo in Beatrice!

Southeast Nebraska wheat and alfalfa producers can gain latest insights to improve crop health and productivity by attending Nebraska Extension’s 2026 Southeast Nebraska Alfalfa and Wheat Expo.
The expo will be held on Friday, Sept. 28, 8:30 – 4:00 p.m. at the Southeast Community College, 4771 W Scott Rd, Beatrice.
The cost of this program is covered by Nebraska Extension and event sponsors.
The morning sessions will focus on wheat production and disease management. The afternoon sessions will focus on alfalfa management.
The program will also feature an alfalfa producer panel, providing attendees with an opportunity to hear directly from farmers about their experiences and management practices.
Topics include:
• Transition to organic wheat
• Wheat variety selection criteria
• Wheat and alfalfa diseases
• Alfalfa insect management
• Alfalfa and livestock production

Please click on this link to register: go.unl.edu/2026alfalfawheatexpo or call the Saline County Extension Office at 402-821-2151.

08/20/2026

Nebraska Extension is pleased to bring you the Crop Production and Soil Health Clinic at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension, and Education Center on Thursday, August 27th.
The Clinic will run from 8:45 am to 4:00 pm, with registration starting at 8:00 am.

For those needing no CCA credits, there is a $35 registration fee to attend, which includes training, lunch, and reference materials. For those needing CCA credits, there is a $75 registration fee to attend.
More information can be found at

2026 Crop Production and Soil Health ClinicAugust 27, 2026University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research and Education Center1071 County Road G, Ithaca, NE Nebraska Extension is providing a Crop Production and Soil Health Clinic that provides: Research-based recommendations for healthy soilsRege...