February 1, 2012
Nebraska Ag Technologies Association Conference Feb. 1-2 in Grand Island
February 2, 2012
Land Application Training Field Day Offered in February
February 6, 2012
Animal Welfare, Current Industry Issues Discussed at UNL Extension Program
February 7, 2012
Nutrition, Fitness Class Begins Feb. 7
February 8, 2012
Cattlemen’s Day Feb. 8 to Offer Presentations for Beef Producers
February 10, 2012
2012 Rural Advantage/Healthy Farms Conference Feb. 10-11 in Nebraska City
February 14, 2012
2012 Beef Feedlot Roundtables at Three Locations in February
February 20, 2012
New Water for Food Institute Director to be Heuermann lecturer Feb. 20
February 21, 2012
Conferences Will Help Farmers Use No-Till Successfully
February 23, 2012
Women in Ag Conference Feb. 23-24 in Kearney
March 1, 2012
UNL’s Winery and Grape Growers Forum and Trade Show March 1-3 in Kearney
April 2, 2012
Small Food Manufacturers Conference April 2-3 in Omaha
April 16, 2012
Public Food Safety Requirements Affect Many Farmer’s Market Vendors
June 26, 2012
Invasive Plant Ecology and Management Short Course Set for June
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News photos online
News media now can download photos that accompany IANR News Service stories from the Web. The site includes an archive of news photos distributed in 2005. New photos are added as their accompanying stories are distributed to media. The site also features a limited image gallery of stock photos. This service is free to news media. Details on how to use the site as well as links to photo archives are at: IANR News Photos |
Teens and cars
Most teens are eager to buy their first car. UNL Extension's Autotown is a Web tool that helps teens go through the steps to purchase a car and explore ongoing expenses. They can prepare a personal budget to see whether they can afford the car they've got their eye on. |
Soybean rust info
IANR's Trageting Soybean Rust site is a one-stop resource for Nebraska soybean producers who are on the lookout for the new disease. It features information on managing soybean rust, photos to help identify rust, a list of registered fungicides and the latest forecasts on the disease's movement nationwide. |
Soil fertility software
Crop producers will find a variety of information at IANR's soil fertility and nutrient management Web site. This site offers downloadable software developed by University of Nebraska-Lincoln agronomists, including Fertilizer Chooser, Hybrid-Maise and Yield Check, all developed by IANR agronomists. |
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January 27, 2012
2012 Beef Feedlot Roundtables at Three Locations in February
LINCOLN, Neb. — Beef feedlot managers, owners, employees and supporting industry personnel will learn the latest in feedlot health, nutrition, environment, and economics at the 2012 Beef Feedlot Roundtables Feb. 14-16 in West Point, Lexington and Bridgeport with remote connections to locations in Iowa.
MoreJanuary 27, 2012
Invasive Plant Ecology and Management Short Course Set for June
LINCOLN, Neb. — A hands-on course on the basics of invasive plant ecology and management for public and private landowners, managers, students and others will be offered at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's West Central Research and Extension Center in North Platte this summer.
MoreJanuary 27, 2012
New Water for Food Institute Director to be Heuermann lecturer Feb. 20
LINCOLN, Neb. — Global water and food issues take center stage Monday, Feb. 20, when Professor Roberto Lenton, one of the world's foremost water management and development experts, presents the February Heuermann Lecture in the Hardin Hall auditorium, 33rd and Holdrege, on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus.
MoreJanuary 27, 2012
UNL's Winery and Grape Growers Forum and Trade Show March 1-3 in Kearney
LINCOLN, Neb. — Grape growers and wine makers will find ample educational opportunities, speakers and vendors during the annual Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Forum and Trade Show March 1-3 in Kearney.
MoreJanuary 25, 2012
Conferences Will Help Farmers Use No-Till Successfully
LINCOLN, Neb. — University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension will provide corn and soybean producers with information on how to be successful using no-till farming practices at the Nebraska No-Till Conference.
MoreJanuary 23, 2012
UNL Leads $25 Million Project Targeting E. coli Threat to Food Safety
LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will lead a $25 million project to reduce throughout the beef production chain the occurrence of E. coli strains that pose a major threat to public health.
MoreJanuary 20, 2012
Cattlemen's Day Feb. 8 to Offer Presentations for Beef Producers
LINCOLN, Neb. — It's been a good year for beef producers. Above-average rainfall produced abundant hay. Record prices made producers smile all the way to the bank after selling calves. But while the generous rain and prices have made ranching easier, the fundamentals haven't changed. Producers who want to stay on top will want to attend the fifth annual Cattlemen's Day Feb. 8.
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