Nebraska Extension - Gage County
September 2020 Newsletter
In This Issue:
- How to Contact Us
- 4-H Council Meeting
- Emerald Ash Borer Online Workshop
- Communicating with Farmers under Stress Online Webinar
- America's Farmers Grow Communities
- Fall Yard and Garden Live
- GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series
- Fall Tree Planting
- Lilac Disease Management
- Eight Everyday Kitchen Surfaces to Clean and Disinfect
- Congratulations State Fair Exhibitiors
ANNOUNCEMENTS
How to Contact Us
- E-mail Nicole Stoner at nstoner2@unl.edu
For food, nutrition and health questions:
- E-mail Tara Dunker at tara.dunker@unl.edu
- E-mail Jacie Milius at jacie.milius@unl.edu or Jane Esau at jane.esau@unl.edu
Gage County 4-H Council Meeting | Wednesday, September 23
UPCOMING EVENTS
America's Farmers Grow Communities
Farmer Eligibility Requirements:
- 21 years or older
- Actively farming 250 acres or more
Fall Yard & Garden Live | September 11 & 18
GROBigRed Virtual Learning Series
Fall Tree Planting
Health and longevity of the tree starts with good planting practices as well as proper watering. Good planting starts with removing the tree properly from the container and making sure you are digging the proper size of holes for the tree. Trees need to be watered properly in order for them to grow properly. The tree should be kept watered for the first few years.
Where to plant your tree is also very important. Make sure you are paying close attention to where you want to plant it so you can ensure that it will have a long life. Plant the tree where it can spread its branches and grow to full size. You must also consider what is around the tree. Are there power lines, underground utilities, current buildnings, any future construction, and sidewalks close by?
Lilac Disease Management
Leaf Spot
Pseudocercospora is a fungal disease found on lilacs and has been quite common this year. It shows up as brown spots on the leaves, moving from the edge of the leaves inward. This fungus will become active in moderate temperatures and high humidity. Increasing ariflow around the lilacs can help reduce this disease.
Powdery Mildew
This is common fungus on lilacs as well. It appears as a powdery substance that covers the leaves of the plant. High overnight humidity and low humidity during the day generally cause powdery mildew. Typically, this fungus will show up on the plants later in the season and if it does occur later, there is no need to use a fungicide. If it shows up earlier in the season, then applications of a copper fungicide should be made as soon as the diease shows up on the plant.
Pruning Shrubs
Lilacs should be pruned within a few weeks after blooming. At this time of the year, the flower blossoms are already set on the plant, pruning now can reduce the amount of flowering that will occur next spring. Lilacs are best pruned by heading back or rejuvenation.
Food, Nutrition & Health - Tara Dunker, Extension Educator
Eight Everyday Kitchen Surfaces to Clean and Disinfect
With many people prioritizing clean and disinfected environments, it may be a good time to give your kitchen some well-deserved attention.
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes transmission of the novel coronavirus to persons from surfaces has not been documented, cleaning and disinfecting surfaces remains a best practice for preventing the spread of viral respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19.
If you are looking to clean and disinfect the heart of your home, consider paying special attention to the following frequently touched, and often overlooked, surfaces.
4-H & Youth Development - Jacie Milius, Extension Educator & Jane Esau, 4-H Assistant
Highlights of the 2020 Nebraska State Fair
Gage County Showcase Special Recognition/Best of Show:
Amber Dorn-Home Environment
Ashtyn Humphreys-Quilt Quest
Luke Katz-Heritage
Caleb Oltman-Photography
Fashion Show:
Ashtyn Humphreys-Purple
Emily Rempel-Blue
Isabelle Barkoudah-Purple
Erin Oldemeyer-Purple
Tree ID Contest:
Devon Rasmussen-Intermediate Divison: Red
Livestock:
Jordan Musil-Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman, Champion Commercial Breeding Ewe, Overall Grand Champion Breeding Eww, and Reserve Grand Champion Natural Color Market Lamb.
Tatum Schroeder-Purple, Crossbred Market Steer.
Additional results will be available in the October newsletter.
Nebraska Extension - Gage County
Email: Gage-County@unl.edu
Website: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/gage/
Location: 1115 West Scott Street, Beatrice, NE, USA
Phone: 402-223-1384
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLExtensionGageCo/
Twitter: @GageCoExtension