Feb. 4: Pesticide Training, 9:30 a.m., Fairgrounds, David City
Feb. 4: Pesticide Training, 2 p.m., Community Center, Davenport
Feb. 4: Dicamba Training, 5:30 p.m., Community Center, Davenport
Feb. 4-5: 2019 Iowa Soil Health Conference, Ames, IA
Feb. 5: Dicamba Training, 10 a.m., Fairgrounds, Central City
Feb. 5: Beef Profit Tips: Production Improvements in Cow Systems, 1 p.m., ENREC near Mead
Feb. 5: Pesticide Training, 1:30 & 6:30 p.m., Fairgrounds, Central City
Feb. 6: Pesticide Training, 9 a.m., Fairgrounds, Hastings
Feb. 6: Pesticide Training, 10 a.m., Community Center, Nelson
Feb. 6: Dicamba Training, 10 a.m., Fairgrounds, Aurora
Feb. 6: Chemigation, 1:30 p.m., Fairgrounds, Hastings
Feb. 6: Pesticide Training, 1:30 p.m., Fairgrounds, Aurora
Feb. 6: Pesticide Training, 2:30 p.m., Courthouse Club Room, Hebron
Feb. 6: Land Application (Manure) Training, O’Neill, amy.timmerman@unl.edu
Feb. 7: Pesticide Training, 9 a.m., Civic Center, Seward
Feb. 7: Pesticide Training, 9 a.m. & 1 p.m., Fairgrounds, Osceola
Feb. 7: Dicamba Training, 11:30 a.m., Civic Center, Seward
Feb. 7: Pesticide Training, 1:30 p.m., Fairgrounds, Geneva
Feb. 7: Land Application (Manure) Training, Curtis, twhitney3@unl.edu
Feb. 8: Wilber Crop Clinic, 9 a.m. (Reg. 8 a.m.), Sokol Hall, Wilber
Feb. 8: Successful Farmer Series: Ag Marketing, 9-11:30 a.m., Extension Office, Lincoln
Ag Land Management Webinars: Extension Ag Economists will be presenting quarterly webinars The first episode on February 18th at 6 p.m. CST will examine recent trends in Nebraska cash rental rates and considerations for updating agricultural leases for 2019. Future episodes will address landlord-tenant communication, lease decision-making issues, and seasonal lease considerations. The webinars will conclude with an “Ask the Experts” session where participants can get answers to their land or lease questions. The webinars can be viewed online at agecon.unl.edu/landmanagement. Webinar dates are: Feb. 18, May 20, Aug. 19, and Nov. 18.
RUP Dicamba Information: Several have asked this question: if you plan on applying RUP dicamba products this year, you do need to take RUP dicamba training again. It’s an annual certification which can be obtained through online or face to face training. NDA also shared the 2019 record keeping form which can be found at: http://www.nda.nebraska.gov/pesticide/dicamba/RUP_DicambaApplicationRecord2019.pdf. A team of us also updated a Frequently Asked Questions document which can be found at: https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2019/2019-faq-rup-dicamba.
Shark Tank Coming to UNL: If you’ve got an innovative idea or product you want to develop commercially, start prepping your sales pitch. ABC’s “Shark Tank” television show is coming to Lincoln on April 5-6, courtesy of the Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Entrepreneurs from across Nebraska and the northern Great Plains are encouraged to come to Lincoln to present their ideas and products to “Shark Tank” casting producers. The one- to two-minute pitches are the first step in being considered for pitching on the show’s 11th season. On the show, “sharks” — successful business people and potential investors — hear pitches and question presenters, seeking out those most likely to be successful and warrant investment. For the first time, an open Shark Tank Casting Call is taking place in Nebraska. This is your opportunity to help us showcase the entrepreneurial spirit of the heartland. The Heartland Shark Tank, presented by the Engler Program and local partners, is more than a simple pitch. It’s a unique opportunity to network with other small business owners, hear from local small business leaders, celebrate midwest entrepreneurship, and take your shot at Shark Tank. You can learn more at: https://heartlandsharktank.com/.
UNL’s 150th Birthday Celebration: The University of Nebraska was chartered on February 15, 1869 and charged with its land-grant mission of public education and service to Nebraska. In 2019, we mark a 150-year legacy of improving the quality of life for Nebraska and beyond. From February 11-15, UNL is celebrating Charter Week and Charter Day on Feb. 15. You can learn more about all the activities at: https://n150.unl.edu/. Specifically on the 15th is an open house at the Wick Alumni Center from 10 a.m.-Noon where attendees can enjoy a cupcake and view the Nebraska charter along with other historic items on display. Tune in to a live stream of the event on the official University of Nebraska–Lincoln Facebook page. Dairy Store N150 ice cream called “Nifty 150” will be served from 1-2 p.m. at the East Campus Dairy Store. Then at 7:30 p.m. is the Charter Day grand finale at the Lied Center for Performing Arts with a multimedia concert showcasing the university’s incredible history with over 300 artists, two world premiere musical works, fireworks and a toast to the next 150 years.
There’s also a new book ““Dear Old Nebraska U: Celebrating 150 Years,” published by the University of Nebraska Press that is available for sale. The book traces the history of UNL from one building in a small prairie town to more than 43,020 acres of campuses statewide. The book is available for purchase in the University Bookstore, local booksellers and through the University of Nebraska Press website at https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/university-of-nebraska-press/9781496211811/. A book signing is planned as part of the N150 Charter Day Open House, 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 15 at the Wick Alumni Center, 1520 R St.
