Profitable Ways to Promote Wildlife and Gamebird Habitat

Homeowners can take steps to prevent termites from entering their homes. Nebraska Extension Urban Entomologist Jody Green discusses ways to control moisture, eliminate wood-to-soil contact, and use routine inspections to help keep termites away and prevent costly damage.

Glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth is creating serious management challenges particularly for specialty crops like sugarbeets and dry edible beans. Neven Lawrence, Nebraska Extension Integrated Weed Management Specialist talks about strategies for controlling this highly aggressive weed.

Cool temperatures and abundant moisture are setting up the potential for some extra grass growth heading into the fall. Nebraska Extension Educator Ben Beckman says producers can take advantage of fall grazing but warns about the risks of nitrate toxicity.

Water quality is important for the health and safety of people and livestock. Nebraska Extension Associate for Domestic and Wastewater Management Becky Schuerman stresses the importance of knowing your water quality and explains how homeowners can test for potential contaminants.