Nebraska Extension-Seward County

10/19/2026

10/14/2026

FYI for Seward County growers.

10/14/2026

The first frost of fall is on its way, are your plants weather ready? Follow these steps to prevent landscape damage as nighttime temperatures dip below 36°F this week.

Water and mulch soils around plants and trees, especially for new plantings.
Bring tender plants inside or cover them with staked bedsheets overnight, then uncover in the morning.
Unhook garden hoses from spigots and drain them prior to freezing temperatures (32°F) to prevent splits, burst fittings and frozen pipes and back flow devices.
Don’t walk or drive on green lawns showing frost, or mow or fertilize them.
Don’t cut spent foliage to the ground for winter—leave at least 12 inches as insulation from wind and cold.
Wait until spring to prune trees to avoid frost cracking.

10/14/2026

Our first 4-H Clover Kids discovery session was about harvest - seeds, apples, and pumpkins!

10/08/2026

Our Seward County 4-H leaders are so appreciated! 🍀

10/08/2026

Seward County 4-H volunteers are some of the Best! 💚

10/07/2026

National 4-H Week is the start of a new 4-H year and enrollment is NOW OPEN! If you are enrolling in 4‑H for the first time, you must contact your local Nebraska Extension Office before beginning the 4‑H Online enrollment process. There is no fee for officially enrolling as a Nebraska 4‑H member; however, counties or clubs may require enrollment fees. Learn more at 4h.unl.edu/enroll and enroll today!

10/06/2026

We are “Going and Glowing Green” for National 4-H Week! 🍀💚

10/06/2026

It’s Ag Literacy Festival Day at the fairgrounds! Helping students learn where their food comes from and the importance of Agriculture is what it’s all about!🌽🐄🫛 🐖🐓🐐

10/05/2026

Once wet fields are ready for harvest, delaying further could come at a cost as shattering, sprouting and seed deterioration threaten soybean quality. Know what to watch for.