July 3, 2008 UNL Hosting Adaptive Management Short Course This Month LINCOLN, Neb. — The challenges of integrating science and societal dimensions of natural resource problems to help find solutions for managing large and complex ecosystems will be explored in a one-week short course on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's East campus July 28-31. MoreJuly 2, 2008 Flaming Weeds Has Potential as Organic Weed Control Tool LINCOLN, Neb. — Weeds are the No. 1 problem when it comes to organic farming. To combat this, University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers are studying weed control with a propane-induced flame. MoreJuly 2, 2008 Water Science Focus of Collaboration Between UNL, Chinese University LINCOLN, Neb. — With its focus on water science and engineering, Hohai University in Nanjing, China, is a natural partner institution for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, say scholars who are laying the foundation for long-term collaboration. MoreJuly 1, 2008 Protect Yourself to Keep Away Mosquitos, West Nile LINCOLN, Neb. — Heavy rainfall has affected most of the Midwest, but flooding won't be the only consequence. An increased mosquito population will be an outcome of more rain as well, said Barbara Ogg, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educator in Lancaster County. MoreJune 30, 2008 Getting Buggy about Summer When it comes to insects and spiders (arthropods) in the landscape, many people tend to think of little critters that cause problems and that we wish would go away. We think of stings, itchy bites, damage to plants/vegetables and the sheer creepiness of so many species. That's too bad, because the vast majority of arthropods are either benign or are actually very beneficial to the world around us. It's easy to enjoy butterflies, with their colorful wings and fluttering movements. We also should learn to enjoy many of the other arthropods in the garden. A few that are worth a closer look include: MoreJune 27, 2008 Tree Planting and Landscape Grant Funds Available LINCOLN, Neb. — Trees for Nebraska Towns provides nearly $300,000 in grant funding to help with tree-planting and associated landscaping in communities across Nebraska. MoreJune 25, 2008 Grill Carefully During Summer Barbecues LINCOLN, Neb. — Barbecuing safely means more than just wearing an apron while grilling. Those who grill need to follow proper food safety rules and keep an eye on food temperatures, said Julie Albrecht, University of Nebraska-Lincoln extension food specialist. MoreJune 25, 2008 4-H Horse Exposition Will Bring Top Riders in Nebraska to Fonner Park LINCOLN, Neb. — The best rated young riders at the six 4-H District Horse Shows in Nebraska will meet July 13-17 at Fonner Park in Grand Island for the 2008 Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Exposition. MoreJune 24, 2008 UNL Event Gives Benefits To Past, Present Attendees LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's annual Premier Animal Science Events and Life Challenge is an event that can give benefits to 4-H'ers even into college. MoreJune 24, 2008 Summer Weather Outlook: Equal Chances Wet or Dry LINCOLN, Neb. — Most of Nebraska has seen above normal precipitation and below normal temperatures this summer, and July forecasts show equal chances of those trends continuing, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's state climatologist said. More |
