Gage County Extension
July 2024
Irrigation for Maintaining a Landscape
As we move into the heat of the summer, we need to remember proper irrigation practices for our plants. It is just as easy to overwater as it is to underwater plants. And remember that irrigation practices differ among all different types of plants. Continue Reading.
Butterflies and Moths
Summer is really here, not quite by calendar, but definitely the temperatures, and bugs. As an Entomologist, I love when insects become active, but I know not everyone feels the same about bugs. I do not like mosquitoes and other annoying bugs that bother me outside and I especially dislike those that do damage to my plants. However, most of our insects are beneficial and therefore do not need to be killed. Continue reading here.
Yard & Garden: June 28, 2024
This is the Q&A for the Yard and Garden show for June 28, 2024. Yard and Garden Live is a call-in radio show I do on KUTT 99.5 FM from 10-11:30 am and it will run through July 26 and continue again in September for two fall episodes. It can also be found on kutt995.com for online listening. If you missed a show or just want to read through the questions, I have written them all in my blog and will continue to do so throughout the season. Continue Reading.
Gage County Fair Volunteers Needed!
We are excited about the 2024 Gage County Fair, but we need your help to make it a success! If you would like to help with 4-H events at the fair, please see sign up links below.
If you have something specific that you would like to help with, but prefer not to use the sign-ups, please call the office to make arrangements.
4-H Building Sign-up: https://go.unl.edu/24gcf4hbuildingsignup
Fashion Show, Table Setting & Performing Arts: https://go.unl.edu/24contestsignup
Large Animals: https://go.unl.edu/24gcflargeanimal
Small Animals: https://go.unl.edu/24gcfsmallanimal
Questions? Contact the Extension Office (402-223-1384). Thank you in advance!
Gage County Extension
Gage County Extension
How to contact us
For Horticulture & Entomology questions:
- E-mail Nicole Stoner at nstoner2@unl.edu
For Food & Nutrition questions:
- Call our office at 402-223-1384
For 4-H & Youth Development questions:
- Email Jacie Milius at jacie.milius@unl.edu
For Water & Cropping Systems questions:
- Email Ritika Lamichhane at rlamichhane3@unl.edu
For Agriculture Profitability questions:
- Email Anastasia Meyer at ameyer71@unl.edu
For Early Childhood questions:
- Email Ingrid Lindal at ingridchavarria@unl.edu
For Livestock Systems questions:
- Email Wayde Pickinpaugh at wayde.pickinpaugh@unl.edu
Email: gage-county@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/gage/
Location: 1115 West Scott Street, Beatrice, NE, USA
Phone: 402-223-1384