Family, Community and Health

Monday March 18, 2024
Climate Resilient Landscapes
Weird weather in Nebraska isn’t something out of the ordinary. Having a home landscape that can withstand some of our wild swings in temperature and precipitation will mean a lot less management problems. UNL Director for Landscape Services Jeff Culbertson talks about a climate resilient landscape. MP3
https://youtu.be/1OkW4vogDhc

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Tuesday March 19, 2024
Chasing the Elusive Second Calf
First time heifers can sometimes experience problems getting pregnant a second time. Extension Cow/Calf Specialist Karla Wilke discusses some of the reasons why getting a new heifer pregnant can be tricky. MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2024/chasing-elusive-second-calf

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Wednesday March 20, 2024
Managing Bovine Congestive Heart Failure Part 1
Even the best cattle on the best feedlot can experience a congested heart. UNL veterinarian Brian Vander Ley talks about bovine congestive heart failure and some of the indicators that point to this condition in cattle. MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/bovine-congestive-heart-failure-bchf-feedlot-cattle

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Thursday March 21, 2024
Managing Bovine Congestive Heart Failure Part 2
There are some genetic indicators that might predict if your cattle will suffer from congested heart failure. UNL veterinarian Brian Vander Ley says there are also other factors that could lead to the condition and talks about what producers can do about it. MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/bovine-congestive-heart-failure-bchf-feedlot-cattle

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Friday March 22, 2024
What Makes an Insect a Pest?
We think of insect pests as an annoyance and in need of control. Nebraska Extension Entomologist Jody Green says what we think of as pests may just be insects that are out of place. She says all insects serve a purpose, but when they’re invading our homes and gardens they can become a pest. MP3
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/insects/

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Monday March 11, 2024
2024 Buy Fresh, Buy Local Membership Drive
A program offered by the University aims to bridge the gap among producers, sellers and buyers seeking foods grown in the Cornhusker state. Nebraska Extension Cooperative Development Center Director Charlotte Narjes talks about the membership drive for Buy Fresh, Buy Local. MP3
https://buylocalnebraska.org/

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Friday February 2, 2024
Raccoon Management
Raccoons can be a very damaging animal pest and they are known for carrying several diseases that can be passed on to humans. Nebraska Extension Specialist Dennis Ferraro talks about raccoon management and control. MP3
https://youtu.be/iNnvioiQDDE

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Thursday January 11, 2024
Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health Among Producers
Everyone needs help now and then, but for ranchers and farmers sometimes the stigma of asking for help prevents them from getting relief during stressful times. Nebraska Extension Educator Wayde Pickinpaugh talks about the importance of mental health in the farming community. MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/breaking-stigma-mental-health-among-producers

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Monday January 1, 2023
Agriculture and Community Wellbeing
Farms and farmers have always had a strong connection to local communities. Nebraska Extension Rural Prosperity Educator Marilyn Schlake talks about research findings and the correlation between the ag industry and rural communities.MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/rural/agriculture-and-community-wellbeing-review-three-research-studies

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Wednesday December 27, 2023
New Year’s Resolutions
January is a month when many people reflect on the year behind and set goals or “resolutions” for habits they wish to change in the year ahead. Nebraska Extension Educator Carrie Schneider-Miller says that making resolutions are fine, but you also need to put steps in place to achieve those goals.MP3
https://newsroom.unl.edu/announce/lancasterextension/12109/70681

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Friday December 22, 2023
Preventing Lice Infestation Over the Holidays
Lice infestations are usually an issue when the kids go back to school, but holiday gatherings can be spoiled unless certain precautions aren’t followed. Nebraska Extension Entomologist Jody Green talks about keeping lice off you this holiday season.MP3
https://lancaster.unl.edu/pest/lice

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Monday December 18, 2023
Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program
The Engler program at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln is helping students take their agribusiness ideas and turn them into reality. Halle Ramsey from the Engler Entrepreneurship Program talks about how they help students build on ideas to form a solid business.MP3
https://englerjourney.com/

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Thursday December 14, 2023
Choosing and Caring for Christmas Trees
Nebraska has more than 20 tree farms in central and eastern Nebraska that grow and sell Christmas trees. Nebraska Extension Educator John Fech gives us tips for picking out a healthy tree and ideas on keeping it fresh for the holiday season.MP3
https://lancaster.unl.edu/christmas-tree

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Tuesday December 12, 2023
Mole, Vole or Mouse
Colder weather means moles, voles and mice are trying to find warmth and food in your home or landscape. Nebraska Extension Wildlife Specialist Dennis Ferraro talks about stopping mice from entering your home and keeping voles and moles out of your gardens.MP3
https://youtu.be/sxMUV899zYI

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Wednesday December 6, 2023
Insects in Your Food & Pantry
Pantry pests are the name given to beetles and moths that tend to infest stored food products. Nebraska Extension Entomologist Jody Green says many food-processing plants and supermarkets struggle with controlling these types of pests and offers ways to control them before they become a problem in your home.MP3
https://lancaster.unl.edu/pest/resources/pantrypests304.shtml

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Monday December 4, 2023
Keeping Your Weight in Check During the Holidays
Keeping the extra pounds off during the holidays isn’t easy with all the gatherings, parties, and celebrations. Nebraska Extension Food, Nutrition & Health Educator Carrie Miller offers a few simple tips to avoid weight gain during the holiday season.MP3
https://ianrnews.unl.edu/panhandle-perspectives-smart-eating-during-holidays

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Friday November 24, 2023
Holiday Food Safety
Most Thanksgiving meals include turkey, but there are also several side dishes that everyone enjoys. Nebraska Extension Food, Nutrition & Health Educator Cindy Brison discusses food safety to avoid food borne illness this holiday season. MP3
https://food.unl.edu/free-resources/newsletters/family-fun-run/thanksgiving-food-safety

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Wednesday November 22, 2023
How to Safely Fry a Turkey
Frying a turkey is one of the best ways to enjoy the bird on Thanksgiving. But there is plenty of video evidence of disasters happening if you don’t prepare correctly. Nebraska Extension Food, Nutrition & Health Educator Cindy Brison talks about how to safely fry that turkey.MP3
https://food.unl.edu/free-resources/newsletters/family-fun-run/thanksgiving-food-safety

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Tuesday November 21, 2023
Picking out a Holiday Tree
It’s tradition in a lot of our homes to pick out a tree for the upcoming holiday season. Nebraska Extension Landscape Horticulture Specialist Kim Todd gives us some tips to making the right choice.MP3
https://youtu.be/48SuxDkERYU

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Monday November 20, 2023
How to Cook, Serve and Store Turkey
Avoid food borne illnesses by keeping risky habits out of the kitchen this Thanksgiving. Nebraska Food, Nutrition & Health Extension Educator Cindy Brison stresses the importance of properly handling, cooking and storing your turkey.MP3
https://food.unl.edu/free-resources/newsletters/family-fun-run/thanksgiving-food-safety

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Tuesday November 7, 2023
Household Spiders
Internet memes have made fun of homeowner’s fear of spiders. Nebraska Extension Entomologist Jody Green says most spiders are harmless or even beneficial and could be eating other insect pests inside your home.MP3
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/insects/

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Tuesday October 31, 2023
Drain Flies
Indoor nuisance flies can be really annoying. Aside from common fruit flies, there is another tiny fly that lives in your sink. Nebraska Extension Entomologist Jody Green talks about drain flies, how to figure out the difference between them and fruit flies, and how to get rid of them. MP3
https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/douglas-sarpy/pdfs/ce/resources/ce-abl-drain-fly.pdf

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