September 5, 2008 New Web Site Provides UNL Water Expertise LINCOLN, Neb. — A new Web site from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln provides access to a wide variety of UNL expertise on water issues. MoreSeptember 5, 2008 Center for Grassland Studies Schedules Fall Seminar Series LINCOLN, Neb. — The 14th annual fall seminar series offered by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Grassland Studies will feature faculty and guest lecturers on topics ranging from the new farm bill to bioenergy crops. MoreSeptember 3, 2008 School of Natural Resources Seminar Series Begins Sept. 9 LINCOLN, Neb. — The Missouri River and native peoples as seen by the Maximilian-Bodmer scientific expedition in the 1830s will be the topic of a free talk at 7 p.m. on Sept. 9 in the first-floor auditorium of Hardin Hall, 33rd and Holdrege. MoreSeptember 3, 2008 Nebraska Farm Bureau Official to Receive AgRelations Award LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska AgRelations Council will honor an official with the Nebraska Farm Bureau with its 2008 AgRelations Award. MoreSeptember 2, 2008 Wheat Growers Need to Consider Options to Manage Grasshopper Problems LINCOLN, Neb. — Grasshoppers have been plentiful in many parts of Nebraska this year. With the upcoming planting of winter wheat, growers need to consider their options to manage grasshoppers this fall. MoreSeptember 2, 2008 Outside Play Helps Children Learn and Grow Play is an essential activity of children. Research shows that nature play provides opportunities for creativity, expression, social interaction and imagination and improves cognitive functioning, critical thinking and self-esteem. However, with television, computers, video games, organized activities and continuous fears of "stranger danger," kids spend most of their time indoors. Recent studies have linked an increase in childhood obesity, Attention Deficit Disorder symptoms and childhood depression to this phenomenon and shown that time in nature can actually relieve some of these symptoms. MoreAugust 29, 2008 UNL Extension Partners With Industry to Conserve on Center Pivot Water Use LINCOLN, Neb. — Municipal supplies, domestic users, industries, commercial businesses, livestock and power plants are among the users of Nebraska's water resources. None, however, use as much of Nebraska's water as farmers irrigating their crops. MoreAugust 29, 2008 Nebraska LEAD Announces 2008-2010 Fellows LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska LEAD Group XXVIII participants were announced by Terry Hejny, director, Nebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) Program. MoreAugust 28, 2008 Land Application Training Field Day Sept. 9 in Scottsbluff LINCOLN, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension field day in Scottsbluff Sept. 9 will provide livestock and crop producers with the latest information on how to turn manure nutrients into better crop yields while protecting the environment. MoreAugust 28, 2008 UNL Exhibitors Key on Water and Water-Use Topics at September's Husker Harvest Days LINCOLN, Neb. — The University of Nebraska's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources will highlight the latest in water research, education and programming within a framework unlike any other in its 31-year history at the Husker Harvest Days show in Grand Island this September. More |
