Nebraska Extension Almanac Radio

A hobby greenhouse is a great way to continue gardening all year long. Nebraska Extension Specialist Kim Todd talks about the many plants and activities you can enjoy inside a greenhouse.

During the coming weeks it will be important to prepare your houseplants for the move back indoors. Nebraska Extension Associate Educator Scott Evans says there’s a few things to keep in mind before getting your plants back inside.

If you have had insect pests, fall is a great time to cleaning up your garden. Nebraska Entomologist Kait Chapman says cleaning up plant debris now will help you avoid similar pest problems next spring.

Planting bulbs is a fall tradition for many gardeners who love to see flowers bursting out of the soil in early spring. Nebraska Extension Landscape Horticulture Specialist Kim Todd explains that timing and soil temperature is everything.

Paper wasps can be an annoyance in late summer and early fall. Sometimes it’s impossible to avoid contact with them if their nest is on your porch or other areas where your family spends time outdoors. Nebraska Extension Entomologist Jody Green talks about safe removal of the wasps and the nest.

There’s nothing more stately than a giant oak tree on your property and for the most part, oaks provide a lot of benefits to the owner. But Graham Herbst with the Nebraska Forest Service says the oak wilt disease can be catastrophic if you have red oak trees.

Biosecurity on the farm might seem like a scary topic, but Extension Educator Jesse Fulton says producers should take it seriously, even in day-to-day operations. With a lot of cattle being moved around the country, biosecurity has never been more important.

The negotiations for a new farm bill are up in the air with the upcoming Presidential and congressional elections. Extension Specialist Brad Lubben talks about the current state of the farm bill and what challenges are ahead to try to get something passed.

Managing risk is critical to farm operation success and even more important during unstable times. Extension Ag Policy Specialist Brad Lubben talks about managing risks during times of lower prices and higher production costs.

As the weather starts to cool down here in Nebraska, some insect pests might be thinking your home will be a great place to shelter for the fall and winter. Nebraska Extension Urban Entomologist Jody Green talks about keeping fall invading insects out of your house.